Fellowship in Infectious Diseases (FID)
Duration: 2 Year(s)
University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine, Aurora
Aurora, Colorado, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Infectious Diseases
Affiliation
University of Colorado Anschutz
Overview
The Infectious Diseases Fellowship Training Program at the University of Colorado Anschutz School of Medicine provides comprehensive clinical and research training in adult infectious diseases. Fellows gain clinical experience across multiple sites, including University of Colorado Hospital, Denver Health, Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center, and National Jewish Health, serving diverse patient populations. The program focuses on developing skills in the recognition, diagnosis, and treatment of infectious diseases, while providing structured opportunities for research, scholarship, mentorship, and professional development. Fellows can work with faculty across Infectious Diseases and collaborating departments such as Microbiology and Immunology, preparing them for careers in clinical practice, academic medicine, and infectious diseases research.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a stipend according to the University of Colorado GME salary schedule and applicable PGY level.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must complete an Internal Medicine Residency Program from an accredited U.S. or Canadian training program
- Must be eligible to sit for the ABIM certifying examination
- Must successfully pass the Internal Medicine ABIM examination by the end of the first year of fellowship
- Applicants must be a U.S. or Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid J-1 or H-1 visa
- International Medical Graduates must have a valid ECFMG Certificate
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Submit the application through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
- Upload the required documents through ERAS:
- Application form
- Personal statement
- 3 reference letters from supervising physicians, including 1 letter from the Residency Program Director
- USMLE certified transcripts for Steps 1, 2, and 3
- ECFMG Certificate, if applicable
- MSPE (Dean’s Letter)
- Medical school transcript
- The program reviews completed applications and selects candidates for interview
- Participate in the required interview process
- Interviews include a program overview, faculty interviews, and an informal meeting with current fellows
- Register and participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Medical Specialties Matching Program
- Final match notification is provided through NRMP
