Director’s Statement
As Fellowship Director of the Section on Infectious Diseases I am pleased that you are interested in our Fellowship Training Program in Infectious Diseases. This web section contains information on the three major aspects of our training program: Clinical Activities, Education, and Research. I encourage you to explore these areas as they provide excellent educational and research opportunities for trainees.
The focus of our Fellowship program is to produce academic or clinical specialists in Infectious Diseases. Since the establishment of our traineeship in 1974, approximately 40 percent of graduates have assumed positions with academic affiliations and 60 percent have entered the clinical practice of Infectious Diseases.
In addition, our program has developed a special track to prepare ID Fellows for academic careers. We seek highly qualified Fellow applicants who plan to pursue an academic career as well as the practice of Infectious Disease. The academic training extends a minimum of three years beyond the core clinical program.
Those interested in basic research will be trained through multidisciplinary research projects, collaborating across departmental lines, and leading to expertise in molecular approaches to Infectious Diseases. For those pursuing careers in clinical research, emphasis will be on our Masters Program in Clinical Epidemiology and Health Research. Candidates selected for these physician-scientist tracks will work with a primary mentor. A standing committee will frequently assess their development.
We look forward to receiving your application for our Fellowship program.
Sincerely yours,
James Peacock, MD
