Fellowship in Allergy, Asthma and Immunology
Duration: 2 Year(s)
Nemours Children's Hospital, Delaware
Wilmington, Delaware, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Clinical Immunology
Overview
The Allergy, Asthma & Immunology Fellowship at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware, in collaboration with Sidney Kimmel Medical College, is a two-year ACGME-accredited training program providing comprehensive clinical, research, and educational experience. Fellows rotate through pediatric and adult allergy, asthma, and immunology clinics, gaining experience evaluating and managing conditions including asthma, food and environmental allergies, urticaria, angioedema, drug allergy, immunodeficiency, autoimmune disorders, and anaphylaxis. The curriculum combines didactic lectures with hands-on clinical practice, research mentorship, and interdisciplinary conferences. Fellows build skills in diagnostic procedures such as skin testing, pulmonary function testing, food challenges, immunotherapy administration, and collaborative care with subspecialties such as dermatology, pulmonology, and gastroenterology. There are opportunities for scholarly work, presentations, and participation in national meetings.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Annual salaries vary by postgraduate year level; typical stipend structure includes progressive PGY increases. Example recent stipend figures (for illustrative similar programs): ~$79,708 (PGY-4) up to ~$93,247 (PGY-8).
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Completed residency in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, or Med-Peds
- Board eligibility in primary specialty
- USMLE/COMLEX scores submitted
- ECFMG certification for IMGs
- Application submitted by deadline via ERAS
- Invitation for interview from program directors
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Prepare Application Materials: Compile CV, personal statement, medical school transcript, USMLE/COMLEX scores, letters of recommendation.
- Submit ERAS Application: Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service by the program deadline (often Sept 1).
- Program Review: Fellowship leadership reviews applications.
- Interview Invitations: Qualified applicants are invited to interview.
- Interview Process: Attend formal interviews with faculty.
- Selection & Offer: Fellowship offers are extended based on interview performance and program ranking.
- Onboarding: Accepted fellows complete onboarding and licensing requirements before start.
