University of Chicago Medical Center Program
Allergy and immunology - Chicago, IL | ACGME Code: 0201600001
The University of Chicago Medical Center offers a 2-year Allergy and Immunology Training Program accredited by the ACGME. The program is open to graduates of pediatric and internal medicine residency training programs. The training aims to prepare residents to become specialists in providing expert medical care for both adult and pediatric patients with allergic and immunologic disorders. Upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to obtain board certification from the American Board of Allergy and Immunology.
The program's mission is to provide superior healthcare in a compassionate manner while training residents to become leaders in the field. The curriculum focuses on core competencies outlined by the ACGME to ensure residents achieve a solid foundation for autonomous practice in Allergy and Immunology. The program also emphasizes the importance of engaging residents with medical professionals from various specialties for multidisciplinary learning and patient care.
Overall, the University of Chicago's Allergy and Immunology Training Program aims to develop residents into specialists capable of serving as clinicians, educators, researchers, and industry leaders in the field of Allergy and Immunology.
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