Fellowship in Medical Microbiology

1. Must have completed postgraduate training in Clinical Pathology or Infectious Diseases.
2. Must have passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3.
3. Must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia, United States.
4. International medical graduates must provide an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate, where applicable.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, is a medical education and research institution affiliated with Emory University. It supports advanced clinical training, scientific research, and healthcare innovation. The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine offers a one-year, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited Medical Microbiology Fellowship designed for pathologists and infectious disease specialists. Fellows receive practical training in bacteriology, mycobacteriology, mycology, parasitology, virology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and serology through structured laboratory rotations. The program also provides experience in laboratory management, clinical consultations, infection control, diagnostic test development, and applied clinical research.

1. Complete the standardized College of American Pathologists (CAP) Fellowship Application.
2. Prepare an updated curriculum vitae.
3. Prepare a personal statement describing your academic background and interest in medical microbiology.
4. Submit copies of United States Medical Licensing Examination results (Steps 1, 2 Clinical Skills, 2 Clinical Knowledge, and 3), or applicable Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) results (Levels 1, 2, 2 Performance Evaluation, and 3).
5. International medical graduates must submit a copy of their ECFMG certificate.
6. Arrange for three letters of recommendation addressed to Dr. Colleen S. Kraft, Medical Microbiology Fellowship Program Director.