University of Michigan Health System Program

The University of Michigan's Allergy and Clinical Immunology Fellowship Training Program is highly regarded as one of the most sought-after programs in the country. Accredited by the ACGME, this two-year program offers a range of unique strengths to its fellows.

Key features of their program include multiple subspecialty clinics like a high-risk asthma program, a mast cell disorders clinic, and a combined immunodeficiency clinic. Additionally, they have a newly established University of Michigan Mary H. Weiser Food Allergy Center that enhances patient care and research opportunities. Fellows benefit from educational experiences with diverse patient populations at various clinics held by the University.

The fellowship program also provides innovative educational experiences, a team-based approach to learning, and unique clinical elective rotations. With a growing number of faculty members and research opportunities, fellows get exposure to a wide array of clinical, educational, and research experiences.

The program includes dedicated time for both clinical and research components, emphasizing a structured research experience lasting 6-12 months. Fellows will have didactic lectures, literature review sessions, and additional scholarly activities as part of their training.

Upon completion of the program, fellows will be well-prepared to sit for the ABAI certifying exam. The program ensures competency in areas such as patient care, medical knowledge, practice-based learning, interpersonal skills, professionalism, and systems-based practice.

The Allergy and Clinical Immunology Fellowship program at the University of Michigan accepts three fellows per year and requires completion of an ACGME and/or AACOM Accredited Internal Medicine and/or Pediatric Clinical Residency Program in the United States. Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the field of Allergy and Clinical Immunology through scholarly publications, leadership roles, and research activities. The selection process includes an interview day where candidates' accomplishments, commitment, and interactions are evaluated.

Overall, the University of Michigan's program offers a comprehensive and competitive training experience in Allergy and Clinical Immunology, designed to produce highly skilled allergists.