University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Program

The Allergy/Immunology Fellowship Program at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics is a 24-month, ACGME-accredited program that provides extensive outpatient and inpatient clinical experiences in adult and pediatric allergic and immunologic disorders. Fellows are assigned a research mentor and have opportunities for additional clinical educator training. There is an option for an additional year of research for selected candidates interested in an academic research path.

The program offers experiences in a multidisciplinary Drug Allergy Clinic, clinical and research opportunities in food allergy, and exposure to state-of-the-art facilities. Fellows participate in the Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID) Newborn Screening Program and attend various educational conferences and symposiums. They also engage in research opportunities at the Center of Immunology and Immune-Based Disorders.

Application requirements include submission through ERAS beginning July 1 with applications accepted starting July 15. The complete application includes a curriculum vitae, a statement of the applicant's long-term career goal, letters of support, ECFMG scores, transcripts, and a digital photograph. All applicants must register with the National Resident Matching Program, with the NRMP number for the program being 1203020F0.

For additional years of training beyond the standard 2-year fellowship, the program offers options for research training for aspiring physician-scientists and a Fellows as Clinician Educator program for those interested in an academic career as clinical educators.

The program provides a structured curriculum over the two years with opportunities for participation in various clinical experiences, scholarly projects, leadership roles, and educational conferences. Fellows are required to meet competency-based assessments and maintain an accurate learning portfolio throughout the program. The faculty are involved in supervising fellows and ensuring a supportive environment for training.

For interested, highly qualified candidates, the program offers a dual certification pathway in Adult Rheumatology and Allergy/Immunology, enabling board eligibility in both subspecialties in three years. The program emphasizes the importance of achieving board certification for trainee and public benefit.

The Allergy/Immunology Fellowship at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics provides a comprehensive training experience across various aspects of allergic and immunologic disorders for fellows interested in pursuing successful careers in private practice or academic medicine.