Medical College of Wisconsin Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program

There are many different learning opportunities in which our fellows participate, including:

Pediatric Infectious Diseases Case Conference
Weekly meeting to discuss care of patients on the infectious disease service and complex longitudinal patient care.

Redbook Club
Weekly, fellow-targeted review of chapters in the Redbook.

Prep ID Board Question Review
Weekly, low-key opportunity to review Prep ID board style questions.

Fellows Immunology Review Series
Fellow-run combined seminar including rheumatology, allergy and immunology, and infectious disease fellows under the mentorship of immunologists.

Microbiology Rounds
Weekly conference lead by the microbiology director to review interesting, unusual, or unique microbiological findings.

Fellows Didactics
Hour long conference for fellows on educational topics including antibiotic coverage, pharmacokinetics/pharmacodynamics, and specific infectious disease states.

HIV Education
HIV patient care conferences and monthly statewide HIV case conferences.

Combined Peds Transplant Infectious Disease Teaching Series
Monthly educational series targeted to pediatric infectious disease fellows from multiple intuitions throughout the US.

Journal Club
Each fellow will lead journal club with two article reviews per year.

FACTS (Fellow Advancement through Career Development, Training, and Scholarship) Program
See more information on our website.

Additional optional conferences include:

Infectious Disease Grand Rounds
Weekly combined adult and pediatric infectious disease conference including fellow case presentations, invited speakers, morbidity and mortality discussions, and journal clubs.

Professor Rounds
Weekly conference presented by pediatric residents on unknown clinical cases.

Microbiology & Immunology Seminar Series
Twice monthly presentations by local or invited speakers on basic or translational research in the fields of microbiology and immunology.

Children’s Research Institute Conference
Weekly series focusing on pre-clinical and clinical child health research.

Integrative Study Conferences
Robust asynchronous learning including podcasts and pre-recorded lecture material.

Fellows also have numerous opportunities to practice bedside teaching of residents and medical students. Additionally, there are learning sessions to help improve teaching, lecture, and scholarly presentations.

Fellows will have approximately 52 weeks of clinical experience divided throughout the 3-year training period. A broad range of patients with an immense depth of pathology will be evaluated in the hospital including but not limited to intensive care, surgical/post-surgical, transplant and other immunocompromised hosts. Fellows will also participate in outpatient clinic experiences (approximately 2 half-day clinics per month) that includes general infectious diseases, pre-transplant ID evaluations, HIV, hepatitis C, and care for the international traveler. Fellows will participate in weekly microbiology rounds and weekly conferences that review in-depth management of patients and guidelines in pediatric infectious diseases.

Fellows can seek out mentors from multiple different departments and divisions at MCW and have a vast array of research training options from basic science to clinical/translational, quality improvement, or collaborating with the MCW Office of Global Health as a GME Global Health Scholar (PDF). The Department of Pediatrics also offers funding for up to 4 fellows per year to participate in APPD's SMERFS program (Supporting Medical Education Research Fellow Scholars). Ample opportunities exist to develop skills in grant writing and allow the fellow to be competitive for local and national awards during fellowship training. The vast resources of MCW include but are not limited to the Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Center for Infectious Disease Research, and Graduate School Public Health programs. With up to 18 months of research time, all fellows are provided ample opportunity for a successful research career.

Our 3-year fellowship program is ACGME accredited and begins on July 1 each year. We accept fellows each year through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). We also welcome combined medicine-pediatric infectious diseases applicants for a 4-year combined program. Applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited (ACGME, ACGME-I) pediatric or combined pediatric residency program. Applications from prospective applicants are accepted from July through October via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). We will access your application and contact you to make interview arrangements.

Complete applications should include the following:

• ERAS application form
• At least 3 letters of reference including Program Director letter
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation/Dean's Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal statement
• MD Applicants: USMLE scores - Steps 1, 2, and 3 or
• DO Applicants: COMLEX scores – Levels 1, 2 and 3
• ECFMG certificate for foreign medical school graduates (see visa information below)

Our program currently accepts applicants with Permanent Resident Visas and can also sponsor Exchange Visitor Visa sponsored by ECFMG (J-1). Please reach out to us regarding sponsorship of Temporary Professional Workers (H-1B)

For additional visa information please visit MCW’s office of Graduate Medical Education.

Apply on ERAS

Fellows are employed by the Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (MCWAH). View their website for information regarding vacations, leaves, insurance, stipends and professional liability.

MCWAH Benefits, Conditions, and Terms of Employment

As a fellow, you will participate in the FACTS Program and embark on a journey that not only enhances your professional skills but also fosters meaningful connections with peers across various pediatric subspecialties. FACTS is a comprehensive curriculum designed to enhance your education through career development, scholarly activities, and personalized learning experiences. FACTS offers centralized education on core topics relevant to all pediatric subspecialties, promoting collaboration and knowledge sharing among fellows. The curriculum emphasizes individualized education by providing multiple offerings in certain time slots, allowing you to tailor your learning to your specific interests and career goals. Through shared learning sessions and collaborative projects, you'll build lasting relationships that support both your personal and professional growth, preparing you to excel as a well-rounded pediatric subspecialist.

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