Boston University Medical Center Program
Allergy and immunology - Boston, MA | ACGME Code: 0202421112
The Boston University Medical Center Allergy and Immunology Fellowship program aims to train outstanding specialists for careers in academic medicine with a focus on allergy, asthma, and immunology. The program emphasizes mentoring and teaching exceptional clinical care, as well as cutting-edge investigation in basic science and translational-clinical research. Graduating fellows from the program are prepared to pursue various career paths in academia as physicians, researchers, clinician educators, or highly regarded A/I clinicians in the community.
The training program consists of two years, with an option for a third research-focused year for fellows who secure F32 funding. Fellows will have the opportunity to rotate through various outpatient adult and pediatric clinics, inpatient consultation services, pediatric procedures, adult and pediatric asthma clinics, and ear, nose, and throat and dermatology rotations. Additionally, fellows will engage in dedicated time for research projects, including basic science, translational, and epidemiological research.
The curriculum includes a "Basics of Allergy/Immunology Boot Camp" at the beginning of the first year and weekly conferences covering various topics in pulmonary, allergy, critical care, and immunology. Fellows can also participate in city-wide Allergy and Immunology rounds and journal clubs for additional learning and networking opportunities. The clinical training aspect involves exposure to adult and pediatric allergy/immunology clinics, inpatient allergy and asthma consultations, procedures, and various subspecialty rotations.
Applications to the program are accepted through the ERAS system for the July 1, 2024 start date, with interviews typically conducted on Fridays in September and October. The program encourages under-represented minority candidates to apply and is committed to promoting equity by conducting the recruitment season virtually.
Overall, the Boston University Medical Center Allergy and Immunology Fellowship program provides a comprehensive training experience for future allergists and immunologists, equipping them to excel in academic medicine and make significant contributions to the field.
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- Allergy/Immunology Fellowship | Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep & Critical Care Medicine
- Pulmonary Center
- Scleroderma | Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep & Critical Care Medicine
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- Research | Pulmonary, Allergy, Sleep & Critical Care Medicine
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