Fellowship Program - Basic Curriculum

The fellowship occurs over a 2-year period that is equally divided between clinical and research programs with optional third and fourth years. Of the 2 years training, one year is for clinical training in the management of Infectious Diseases and the second year is dedicated to clinical/basic science research.  The clinical component includes training in the diagnosis and management of infections among hospitalized patients and in the ambulatory clinics.  Professionalism is taught at the bedside and through role models.  In addition to learning management skills and effective communication, the trainees are involved in teaching the house staff and medical students. 

The fellows lead the Infectious Diseases consultation team, and supervise, teach and run day-to-day functions of the team in close coordination with the designated faculty member.  Throughout the clinical year, the fellows will participate in the management of patients admitted to various services (i.e. General Medicine, General Surgery, OB-GYN, Pediatrics, Cancer, Transplantation, Intensive Care Units).  The fellows are guided to improve their learning through extensive clinical experience.  During the 2 years, the fellows attend the ambulatory clinic every week.  The clinic is mostly dedicated for the care of HIV infected patients and is supervised by a designated faculty member with expertise in the management of HIV infection.  The fellows also gain experience in the outpatient management of hepatitis C and complicated bone and joint infections.