University of Colorado School of Medicine/National Jewish Health (Adult) Program

Program Overview

The University of Colorado School of Medicine and National Jewish Health offer a fellowship in Adult Allergy and Clinical Immunology that is designed to equip fellows with the skills required for a successful career as physician-scientists and clinician-educators in the fields of allergy and immunology. The collaboration of these renowned institutions provides a unique opportunity to engage with a broad array of clinical challenges alongside cutting-edge research initiatives.

Why Choose This Program?

National Jewish Health is acclaimed for its expertise in treating respiratory, immune, and allergic disorders, consistently rated among the top hospitals in these specialties. The fellowship aims to blend rigorous academic training with substantial clinical experience across varied patient populations.

The program boasts a high faculty-to-fellow ratio, ensuring personalized mentorship and one-on-one interactions. Fellows will benefit from state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced patient clinics and research laboratories that support bench science and clinical trials.

Fellowship Goals

The primary goal of the fellowship is to cultivate exceptional physician-scientists and clinician-educators who will contribute to the advancement of allergy and immunology. Training comprises two years, with the first year predominantly focused on clinical training, while the second year emphasizes completing clinical requirements and conducting research.

Curriculum Structure

The fellowship curriculum encompasses clinical rotations and research components across both National Jewish Health and the University of Colorado Denver. During the first year, fellows experience clinical training rotations every two months, diversifying their exposure to severe asthma management and adult immunodeficiency diseases, among other topics.

Cross-training in pediatrics occurs at both institutions, allowing fellows to gain insights into a broad spectrum of allergic conditions such as allergic rhinitis, urticaria, food allergies, and angioedema.

Teaching and Learning Environment

The program emphasizes interactive learning, held through various conferences and journal clubs. The Allergy Journal Club, Immunology Journal Club, and Denver Allergy Rounds are vital components for discussion and analysis of current research and clinical cases.

Fellows will also engage in a series of formal presentations, enabling them to hone their communication and presentation skills.

Research Opportunities

Research is a cornerstone of the fellowship. Fellows are encouraged to partake in both laboratory and clinical research, aiming to publish findings that contribute to improving patient outcomes in allergy and immunology.

Application Requirements

Eligibility for the fellowship requires that applicants be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, ensuring all participants can legally train in the U.S. Candidates must successfully complete USMLE Steps and should ideally have no more than two attempts per step.

Visa Support

The program does provide visa sponsorship for international candidates; however, the specific types of visas eligible for sponsorship are not detailed in the available documentation.

Competitiveness

Given the reputation of both participating institutions and the highly specialized nature of Allergy and Immunology, the fellowship is highly competitive. However, the program is described as being friendly to DOs and IMGs, reflecting a commitment to diversity and inclusion within the fellow cohort.

Salaries and Benefits

Fellow salaries are competitive, in alignment with the 50th percentile of the Western Region as established by the ACGME guidelines, and are reviewed annually. Additionally, fellows are entitled to 20 calendar days of vacation/education leave per year.