- 2 fellows every 3 years
- 7 faculty members and 3 immunologists
- One-to-one mentorship and close interaction with faculty members
- Antimicrobial stewardship program and infection control
- Protected time for research activities
- Direct interaction with immunologists
- Variety of clinical settings and expanded exposure to infectious diseases and immune problems
- Well rounded experience to prepare fellows for a successful career in pediatric infectious disease
- Learning environment that promotes diversity, communication and wellness
- Offers combined Medicine and Pediatric Infectious Disease Training
- 4 weeks of vacation per year
- Stipend for attendance to medical meetings and conferences, educational expenses, including electronics
- Strong administrative support
- Diverse population and opportunities for continuity clinic
- Strong benefits package from the University of Connecticut
- Free-standing children’s hospital providing care solely focused around children, adolescents, young adults and their families
- Dedicated antimicrobial stewardship team of pediatric infectious disease providers, pharmacist, pharmacy residents and other specialty providers
- Get involved with infection control and become a member of multiple committees including central line associated bloodstream infections and isolation procedures committees
- Fellows will have the opportunity to work directly with board certified immunologists
- All trainees participate in a major clinical, epidemiologic, and/or laboratory research project during their fellowship
Month | PGY 4 - 1st year Fellow | PGY 5 - 2nd year Fellow | PGY 4 - 3rd year Fellow |
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July | Microbiology Antimicrobial Stewardship | Inpatient/Research | Inpatient/Research |
August | Inpatient | Research | Research |
September | Inpatient | Research | Research |
October | Inpatient | Microbiology | Research |
November | Inpatient | Infection Prevention | Research |
December | Inpatient | Research | Research |
January | Inpatient | Antimicrobial Stewardship/Research | Antimicrobial Stewardship/Research |
February | Inpatient | Research | Research |
March | Inpatient | Research | Research |
April | Research | Inpatient/Research | Inpatient/Research |
May | Research | Research | Inpatient |
June | Research | Inpatient | Research |