This document discusses the emerging issue of antimicrobial resistance in microorganisms. It provides an overview of antibiotics and multi-drug resistance. Common multi-drug resistant organisms include MRSA, ESBL-producing bacteria, and carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae. The mechanisms of antibiotic resistance include reduced permeability, enzymatic inactivation, efflux pumps, and target modification. Inappropriate antibiotic usage accelerates the development of resistance. If not addressed, antimicrobial resistance could lead to untreatable infections and increased mortality.