Fellowship in Transfusion Medicine
Duration: 1 Year(s)
University of Illinois College of Medicine (UICOM), Chicago
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Transfusion Medicine
Affiliation
The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC)
Overview
The Transfusion Medicine Fellowship is a 1-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship program in Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine. The program provides comprehensive training in clinical transfusion medicine, therapeutic apheresis, immunohematology, transplantation immunology, stem cell collection and processing, coagulation, donor management, blood component preparation, and patient blood management. Fellows gain hands-on experience in managing complex transfusion services supporting solid organ transplantation, bone marrow transplantation, pediatric care, obstetrics, trauma, and sickle cell disease programs. The fellowship also emphasizes clinical consultation, laboratory management, quality improvement, research, and administrative skills, preparing graduates for leadership roles as transfusion medicine specialists in academic hospitals, blood centers, and healthcare systems.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
-
Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a stipend commensurate with their level of training, along with applicable Graduate Medical Education (GME) benefits.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
-
Eligibility
- Must have completed training in an ACGME-approved residency program in:
- Anatomic & Clinical Pathology (AP/CP), or
- Clinical Pathology (CP) before the fellowship start date.
- Candidates who have completed, are completing, or plan to complete training in Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, or other medical specialties may also be considered.
- Must meet the University of Illinois Graduate Medical Education (GME) requirements for fellowship appointment.
- Must fulfill applicable medical licensure and credentialing requirements before starting the fellowship.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Prepare the required application documents:
- Letter of Interest
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letters of Recommendation
- Submit the complete application package via email to the Transfusion Medicine Fellowship Program Coordinator.
- Applications are reviewed by the fellowship selection committee based on the applicant’s qualifications, residency training, clinical experience, and interest in transfusion medicine.
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for an interview with the fellowship faculty.
- Selected candidates receive an offer and complete the required joining formalities before starting the fellowship.
