Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology Fellowships
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Duration: 2 years Focus: Health
economics, decision science, and disease modeling to assess the effectiveness of public health
interventions. Offers two tracks: Traditional (for economists and health services researchers) and
Analytics and Modeling (for disease modelers, applied mathematicians, etc.). Eligibility:
Post-doctoral candidates with backgrounds in economics, health services research, applied
mathematics, or related fields. Details: Fellows work on quantitative policy analysis,
cost-effectiveness, and health disparities, contributing to evidence-based public health decisions.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) Duration: 2 years Focus:
Training public health professionals from African Union Member States in applied epidemiology to
strengthen disease prevention and response in Africa. Eligibility: Public health professionals from
African Union countries. Details: Focuses on field epidemiology, outbreak response, and public
health system strengthening.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Duration: 2 years Focus: Applied
epidemiology training for “disease detectives” to investigate outbreaks, conduct surveillance, and
implement prevention strategies. Eligibility: Physicians, veterinarians, scientists, and other
health professionals with a master’s or doctoral degree. Details: Combines fieldwork, research, and
public health practice. Often collaborates with infectious disease fellowships, such as the ID/EIS
track at Stanford.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: Stanford University Duration: 2-3 years Focus: Includes tracks in Hospital
Epidemiology/Infection Prevention & Control (HE/IPC) and Antimicrobial Stewardship (ASP),
emphasizing infection prevention in clinical settings. Eligibility: Completion of an
ACGME-accredited internal medicine residency. Details: Offers clinical training in infection
prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, and transplant infectious diseases, with opportunities for
global health rotations.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (in collaboration with UTHealth
Houston and Baylor College of Medicine) Duration: 2-3 years Focus: Infection prevention in
immunocompromised patients (cancer, transplant). Offers ACGME-accredited traditional and
immunocompromised tracks, plus a nonstandard Transplant and Oncology Infectious Diseases program.
Eligibility: Board-eligible in internal medicine; additional training for nonstandard program
requires ACGME ID certification. Details: Focuses on managing infections in cancer and transplant
patients, with exposure to chemotherapy and immunotherapy complications.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: University of Pittsburgh Duration: 3 years Focus: Dual training in infectious diseases
and critical care, with emphasis on infection prevention in ICU settings, antimicrobial stewardship,
and outbreak management. Eligibility: Internal medicine residents interested in dual specialization.
Details: Prepares fellows to manage serious infections in critically ill patients and lead infection
control in intensive care environments.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: Columbia University Duration: 2-3 years Focus: Clinical proficiency in diagnosis,
management, and prevention of infectious diseases, with research opportunities in hospital and
outpatient settings. Eligibility: Internal medicine residency graduates. Details: Includes training
in infection prevention and antimicrobial stewardship, with an optional third year for research.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: University of Michigan Medical School Duration: 2-3 years Focus: Core training in
infection prevention, hospital epidemiology, antimicrobial stewardship, HIV/AIDS, and transplant
infectious diseases. Eligibility: Board-eligible in internal medicine. Details: Offers specialized
tracks for fellows interested in antimicrobial stewardship or public health, with access to the
School of Public Health for additional training.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: Memorial Healthcare System (South Florida) Duration: 2 years Focus: Infection
prevention and control, antimicrobial stewardship, and HIV/AIDS care in a diverse population.
Eligibility: Board-eligible in internal medicine. Details: Community-based program with a focus on
tropical diseases and HIV care, contributing to institutional protocols for infection prevention.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: Penn State Duration: 2-3 years Focus: Infection prevention, hospital epidemiology,
antimicrobial stewardship, and HIV care, with opportunities for public health training. Eligibility:
Board-eligible in internal medicine. Details: Includes rotations in clinical microbiology and
infection control, with options for a Graduate Certificate in Clinical Research or MPH.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) Duration: 3-4 years
Focus: Clinical and research training in infectious disease prevention, including combined internal
medicine-pediatrics tracks. Eligibility: Internal medicine or medicine-pediatrics residency
graduates. Details: Offers federal student loan repayment and research tracks in public health
policy or microbiology.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: IDSA, SHEA, and PIDS Duration: 1 year Focus: Leadership training in epidemiology,
antimicrobial stewardship, and public health to prevent infectious diseases. Eligibility: Infectious
disease fellows or early-career professionals. Details: Provides mentorship and networking at
IDWeek, focusing on prevention and stewardship.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: Houston Methodist Hospital (with MD Anderson Cancer Center) Duration: 1-2 years Focus:
Prevention and management of infections in transplant and oncology patients. Eligibility: Completion
of an ACGME-accredited ID fellowship for advanced training. Details: Focuses on immuno-compromised
populations, with opportunities for research in infection prevention.
|
Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Fellowships
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: Various (e.g., National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute [NHLBI] programs, listed by
American College of Cardiology) Duration: 1-2 years Focus: Prevention of atherosclerotic
cardiovascular disease (ASCVD) through training in cardiac rehabilitation, lipid management,
hypertension, and diabetes care. Eligibility: Cardiologists or internal medicine graduates; some
programs restricted to U.S. citizens or green card holders. Details: Programs vary but often include
clinical rotations and research in cardiovascular epidemiology and prevention. A 2012 survey noted
that only 24% of U.S. cardiology programs meet recommended prevention training guidelines, but a
consolidated list is available through the ACC
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: University of Toronto Duration: 1 year Focus: Advanced skills in designing and
delivering exercise and lifestyle interventions for cardiovascular disease prevention. Eligibility:
Clinicians with a background in cardiology or related fields. Details: Provides comprehensive
training in cardiac rehabilitation and preventive cardiology.
|
Public Health and Global Health Fellowships
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: Global Health Corps Duration: 12 months Focus: Training emerging public health leaders
to address health disparities and strengthen U.S. health systems, with a focus on disease
prevention. Eligibility: Current public health professionals in the U.S. Details: Includes
mentorship, skill-building, and a $1,000 grant for continued learning, with collaboration with
Sub-Saharan fellows.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: CDC Duration: 2 years Focus: Applying information science and technology to public
health for disease prevention and surveillance. Eligibility: Professionals with advanced degrees in
public health, informatics, or related fields. Details: Fellows work on data-driven prevention
strategies and health informatics projects.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: CDC (managed by ORISE) Duration: Varies (1-2 years) Focus: Research in disease
prevention areas like HIV/AIDS, adolescent health, and public health communication. Eligibility:
College students, recent graduates, or faculty with STEM backgrounds. Details: Offers hands-on
research experience in prevention-focused projects, such as HIV/AIDS prevention or health
communication.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: Various international development organizations (e.g., UN World Food Program, Mercy
Corps) Duration: 2 years Focus: Food security, nutrition, and disease prevention in global settings,
addressing issues like maternal and child health. Eligibility: Professionals with relevant
experience in public health or development. Details: Includes a stipend, health insurance, and
travel expenses, with placements in NGOs and government agencies.
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: Gulf Research Program Duration: 1 year Focus: Applying scientific expertise to public
health policy and environmental health to prevent disease in Gulf Coast communities. Eligibility:
Early-career scientists with a focus on health or environmental science. Details: Fellows work in
federal or state agencies on prevention-focused policymaking.
|
Other Notable Fellowships
|
| |
♣ |
|
|
Institution: Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL) and CDC Duration: Varies (typically
1-2 years) Focus: Training scientists in public health laboratory techniques to support disease
prevention initiatives. Eligibility: Scientists with relevant degrees in microbiology, chemistry, or
related fields. Details: Prepares fellows for careers in public health labs, focusing on diagnostics
and prevention.
|
