University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program

The University of Miami/Jackson Health System offers a rigorous Infectious Disease Fellowship Program, designed to train the next generation of leaders in this vital field of modern medicine. This ACGME-accredited two-year fellowship emphasizes high-quality care in underserved and multicultural populations while advancing the specialty through research. The training is divided across distinguished sites with diverse clinical experiences extending to over 3,000 combined inpatient beds.

Curriculum Overview

The fellowship encompasses two years of comprehensive clinical, research, and educational training. Fellows are expected to gain exposure to various aspects of infectious diseases during this time.

Year 1 Rotations

In the first year, fellows rotate through multiple infectious disease consultation services, spending an average of two to three months on each service. Rotations occur in diverse settings, including:

• Jackson Memorial Hospital - a large public academic hospital.
• UHealth Tower/University of Miami Hospital and Clinics - a private academic facility.
• Bruce W. Carter Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center - a federal hospital.

Fellows will also gain experience in microbiology, specialized clinics, and have opportunities for research electives.

Year 2 Specialization

The second year allows fellows to pursue specialization tracks tailored to their career objectives. These tracks may include:

• Antimicrobial stewardship
• HIV medicine
• Infection control and hospital epidemiology
• Transplant infectious disease
• Tropical medicine

During this year, fellows will engage in diverse clinical consultation services, teaching opportunities, and significant research projects aligned with their specialty track.

Fellowship Locations and Patient Populations

The training sites listed offer a rich environment for fellows, with each location providing unique patient demographic experiences, particularly from Latin America and the Caribbean. Special populations served include:

• Individuals living with HIV
• Patients at risk for various sexually transmitted infections
• Military veterans
• Solid and liquid transplant candidates and recipients

Research and Scholarly Activities

Throughout the fellowship, fellows are encouraged to engage in scholarly activities and quality improvement projects, working closely with chosen research mentors. Opportunities for abstract submissions at national meetings and manuscript presentations are actively supported, fostering a robust academic environment.

Educational Conferences

Fellows participate in a variety of educational conferences, enhancing their learning and collaboration with peers across different specialties. Regular conferences include:

• Journal Club
• Tropical Medicine Teleconferences
• Infectious Disease Case Conferences
• Weekly Seminars for board review

These collaborative learning experiences are critical to the progression of fellows in their understanding of infectious diseases.

Visa Support

The program provides J1-Visa sponsorship under the Alien Physician Program for international applicants who are not U.S. citizens or permanent residents. This allows qualified candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply and participate in the fellowship, enriching the training environment.

Competitiveness and Application Requirements

The program maintains high competitiveness and welcomes applications from both U.S. graduates and international medical graduates. Applicants must have successfully completed the United States Medical Licensing Examination Steps 1, 2, and 3 before starting the program. There are no specific limits on failed STEP exams mentioned, allowing applicants greater flexibility.

Program Highlights

The highlights of the University of Miami/Jackson Health System Infectious Disease Fellowship include:

• A 100% board pass rate for infectious diseases
• An expansive training network among diverse patient populations
• Opportunities for specialization in numerous tracks during the second year