SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Program
Allergy and immunology - Brooklyn, NY | ACGME Code: 0203521092
The Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University accepts one first-year fellow who is either a PGY4 or PGY5 with board eligibility in Medicine or Pediatrics. The program boasts a total of 5 faculty members and offers rotations at Kings County Medical Center and University Hospital of Brooklyn.
Fellows in this program have the opportunity to participate in various clinics such as Allergy Clinic and Immunology Clinic. Additionally, they attend conferences like the Immunology Conference & Rounds and Allergy Conference as part of their educational experience.
The program emphasizes research interests in areas such as Asthma, Immunodeficiency, and Mucosal immunity, with ongoing projects focusing on different aspects of allergy and immunology.
For application requirements, candidates must have completed an accredited three-year residency program in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics. The program participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application System (ERAS). Required application documents include Dean's letter, letters of reference, medical school diploma, transcripts, USMLE transcripts, ECFMG certificate (if applicable), ERAS Curriculum Vitae, and more.
Prospective applicants are evaluated based on various criteria including medical knowledge, training background, research involvement, and letters of recommendation. The program also offers J-1 visa sponsorship through the ECFMG.
If selected for an interview, applicants will meet with the Program Director, faculty, and fellows in the division of Allergy and Immunology. The program reviews applications starting in early September, with interviews typically scheduled in late September, October, and November.
For more information, candidates can contact Vaneisha Smith, the Division Administrator, and Program Coordinator, at the provided phone number and fax. The program's rotation schedule includes various clinics and activities throughout the week to enhance fellows' learning experience.
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