| Thank you for your interest in infectious diseases, an incredibly rich, diverse, and rewarding specialty. As is evidenced by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the bounds of our specialty know no limits, spanning pathogenesis, clinical care, disaster planning, infection control and prevention, immunology and vaccine development, public health, social determinants of health, diagnostic testing, and communication skills. While the task is daunting, we will overcome this pandemic, in large part thanks to the tireless efforts of infectious diseases experts and advocates everywhere.
IDSA, the ID Training Program Directors’ Committee, and all ID program directors understand that the fellowship application season falls during this complex and chaotic time. We also understand that some anticipated ID clinical elective rotations may not be undertaken, that anticipated research projects may not be completed, and that previously envisioned letters of recommendation may not materialize. We assure you that we will review all applications mindful of these realities, and we will not hold schedule changes imposed by COVID-19 against any applicant. We strongly encourage anyone who is considering applying for ID fellowship training to apply, and not to withhold your application because of these concerns. We welcome your interest in infectious diseases and our program, and we look forward to meeting many of you on the interview trail this year, whether in person or remotely |
Applications are only accepted through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS).
US residents should contact their Dean's Office or ERAS at https://students-residents.aamc.org/training-residency-fellowship/applying-fellowships-eras/.
International residents should contact the ECFMG at http://www.ecfmg.org/eras/index.html. Sponsorship of J-1 visas is preferred (on occasion H-1b).
An ECFMG certificate must accompany the ERAS application.
A background of research experience is not essential. However, we would encourage applicants who have a strong interest in pursuing an academic Infectious Diseases career. Our research programs range from Clinical Infectious Diseases (antibiotic stewardship, transplantation), Epidemiology (infection control, emerging infections network), Translational Research (vaccines, clinical trials, antibiotic/antifungal resistance), and Basic Research (virology, parasitology, bacteriology, and innate and adaptive immunity).
A complete ERAS application includes:
All applicants must also register with the National Resident Matching Program (Phone: 202-828-0566).
The NRMP numbers for our program is 1203146F0.
The deadline for applications is September 30.
Selected candidates will be invited to interview.
The deadline for applications is September 30.
Medical specialty certification in the United States is a voluntary process which serves multiple purposes for the trainee and the public.
Certification is
For more information visit the American Board of Internal Medicine for specifics on board certification requirements.
Qualifications for candidates include (1) an MD degree (or equivalent), (2) completion or expected completion of three years of residency training in Internal Medicine, with Board Eligibility or Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine, by the initiation of Infectious Diseases Fellowship training
At the interview, perspective candidates will receive an overview of the program and tour of the facilities. They will also meet individually with key faculty members that may include any or all of the following: the program director, other Infectious Diseases faculty, and the department chair.