Medical Microbiology Fellowship Program
Description: The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics offers a one year ACGME accredited fellowship in clinical microbiology. The fellowship program combines training in the analytical, clinical, and administrative aspects of clinical microbiology with clinical research experience. The training is designed to prepare the candidate for a career in academic medicine. Exposure to infection control, molecular diagnostics, and molecular epidemiology is included. The clinical microbiology training faculty is comprised of four individuals of varied backgrounds and interests. The clinical research experience is generally in the laboratories of these faculty but can be arranged in the laboratories of other members of The University of Iowa faculty if desired. Most of the fellowship training occurs at the University of Iowa Hospitals within the Department of Pathology’s Division of Medical Microbiology. Fellows also complete six weeks of rotations at the University Hygienic Laboratory (state public health laboratory): a two-week parasitology rotation and three one-week rotations in bacteriology/bioterrorism, virology/serology, and molecular diagnostics.
Facilities and Faculty: The Microbiology facilities consist of a state-of-the-art clinical laboratory which houses molecular diagnostics, virology, bacteriology, and the mycobacteriology/mycology lab. In addition, a diverse research area is established which includes the Anti-Infectives Research Center and Molecular Epidemiology Laboratories. Teaching faculty includes: Sandra Richter, M.D., Dan Diekema, M.D., and Aaron Bossler, M.D., Ph.D.
Requirements: Eligible for certification in clinical pathology or infectious diseases (successful completion of ACGME-accredited training program in CP, AP/CP, or infectious diseases).
Stipend: Support is commensurate with the candidate's level of postgraduate training.
Applications: Inquiries should be sent to: Sandra Richter, M.D., The University of Iowa, Department of Pathology, C606 GH, Iowa City, IA 52242 (email: sandra-richter@uiowa.edu).
Phone: 319-356-2990 (voice) / 319-356-4916 (fax)