Fellowship in Infectious Diseases (FID)
Duration: 3 Year(s)
UNC School of Medicine (UNCSOM), Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Infectious Diseases
Affiliation
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Overview
The Fellowship in Infectious Diseases (FID) at UNC School of Medicine (UNCSOM), Chapel Hill is a comprehensive, ACGME-accredited training program designed to develop physicians into experts in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of infectious diseases. The program provides extensive clinical exposure through inpatient consultation services, outpatient infectious disease clinics, HIV care programs, transplant and immunocompromised patient management, and hospital epidemiology. Fellows gain hands-on experience managing a wide spectrum of infections, including bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic diseases, while building strong expertise in antimicrobial stewardship and infection control practices. In addition to clinical training, the fellowship emphasizes research, global health, and academic development, offering opportunities to participate in clinical trials, epidemiological studies, and collaborative public health initiatives. The program prepares graduates for successful careers in academic medicine, clinical practice, public health, and infectious disease research.
Admission Intake
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Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a salary as per UNC Graduate Medical Education (GME) pay scale, which is determined by postgraduate year (PGY level) and institutional guidelines.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must hold an MD / DO or equivalent medical degree from an accredited institution
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency prior to fellowship start
- Must be board eligible or board certified in Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Eligible for medical licensure in North Carolina before joining the program
- ECFMG certification required for International Medical Graduates (IMGs)
- Strong interest in infectious diseases, clinical care, research, or public health
- Must meet all UNC Graduate Medical Education (GME) requirements for appointment
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
- All applicants must submit their application via ERAS, the standard platform for U.S. fellowship programs
- Submit Required Documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Medical School Transcript
- USMLE/COMLEX Scores
- Letters of Recommendation (typically 3, including from Internal Medicine faculty)
- ECFMG certificate (for international applicants)
- Application Review by Fellowship Committee
- Applications are screened based on academic performance, clinical experience, and interest in infectious diseases
- Interview Process
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews (virtual or in-person) with faculty and program leadership
- Participation in Match (if applicable)
- Many Infectious Disease fellowships participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) fellowship match process
- Applicants and programs submit rank lists for final selection
- Final Selection & Offer
- Candidates are selected based on overall profile including academics, research, clinical skills, and interview performance
- Onboarding & GME Formalities
- Selected fellows complete UNC Graduate Medical Education (GME) requirements, licensure, and credentialing before joining
