By the end of the Clinical Masterclass, participants will be able to:
Identify the global challenges associated with antimicrobial resistance and the importance of antimicrobial stewardship.
Define the UK-adapted AWaRe categorisation and explain its relevance to antimicrobial prescribing.
Describe NHS England’s targets for antimicrobial resistance and stewardship.
Compare local performance against relevant national antimicrobial stewardship benchmarks.
Describe how research evidence can be applied to improve antimicrobial prescribing and practice.
Matthew Youngman is a Consultant Antimicrobial Pharmacist at West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, with 13 years’ experience as a pharmacist, including 10 years specialising in antimicrobial practice. In December 2025, he achieved consultant pharmacist credentialing with the Royal College of Pharmacy, recognising his level of professional practice in antimicrobial stewardship. Matthew is also a Module Lead and Honorary Teaching Fellow at the University of East Anglia, where he has contributed to pharmacy education since October 2020. Alongside his clinical and educational roles, he is a peer reviewer for JAC-Antimicrobial Resistance (JAC-AMR). His work brings together clinical practice, education and evidence-based antimicrobial stewardship to support the responsible use of antimicrobials and tackle antimicrobial resistance.
