Opportunities for Students & Residents An important part of IDSA's mission is to promote the ID sub-specialty by attracting medical students to the field. Opportunities Career Paths in ID G.E.R.M. Medical Students GrantExternal Link Grants for emerging researchers/clinicians mentorship. IDSA Foundation Medical Scholars ProgramExternal Link IDWeek Mentorship ProgramExternal Link ID Match Medical Student Interest GroupsExternal Link ID Training Programs by State