Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program

We appreciate your interest in the University of Minnesota's Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program and look forward to reviewing your application. The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program at the University of Minnesota participates in the National Resident Match Program and will accept applications only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Please feel free to contact the program director, Dr. Shannon Andrews ([email protected]), if you have any questions not answered here on the webpage.

Please Note:

• Applicants must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency program by the fellowship start date
• 3 letters of recommendation are required, to include one from the residency program director.

Additional documents include:

• Personal statement
• USMLE transcript
• CV
• ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
• Medical school diploma

Fellows are selected primarily on the basis of likely success in a career in Pediatric Infectious Diseases.

The University of Minnesota demonstrates a commitment to leveraging the transformative power of equity and diversity to advance excellence in teaching, learning, and community engagement. Applications from individuals who self-identify as members of underrepresented groups are particularly welcome.

Access information on stipends and benefits for medical residents and fellows.

Additionally, each medical fellow receives:

• Funding of the ABP General Pediatrics Certifying Exam
• At least $1,500 for professional development
• At least $300 annually in education funds
• MN medical license, or MN residency permit if ineligible for a MN license
• AAP membership with subspecialty section membership

Clinical training provides a wide range of experiences in neonatal, infant, child, and adolescent infectious diseases in both inpatient and outpatient settings. This clinical training includes one year of inpatient rotations and weekly outpatient pediatric infectious diseases clinics throughout the 3 years of training. 
Clinical time is spent at the University of Minnesota Masonic Children's Hospital, Children's Minnesota- Minneapolis, Children’s Minnesota - St. Paul, and at Hennepin County Medical Center. Children cared for at these facilities have a wide range of infections including unusually severe infections. Our fellows' clinical rotations include time spent providing care for children with increased susceptibility to infections including recipients of solid organ transplants and hematopoietic stem-cell transplants. During clinical rotations, the trainee will be supported in developing teaching conferences and lectures. These often focus on interesting cases or topics of interest to the clinical service. The trainee acts in a supervisory role for pediatric residents and medical students in the inpatient and outpatient settings, developing their preceptor skills.
Opportunities for clinical microbiology education include twice-monthly Infectious Diseases Diagnostic Laboratory (IDDL) Rounds and dedicated time spent with staff in IDDL. Fellows benefit from exposure to our Special Pathogens Unit, regular interaction with IDDL laboratory directors during weekly case conferences, and collaborative learning opportunities with the Minnesota Department of Health. Fellows also experience a dedicated Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship rotation.

A wide variety of research opportunities are available within our pediatric ID fellowship from bench to bedside. Fellows are paired with an academic advisor to support their professional development throughout training. In consultation with their advisor and program leadership, fellows select project mentors and a Scholarly Oversight Committee. By the end of the training period, the trainee will have submitted the results of their research for presentation at a national meeting (such as PAS or IDSA), and prepared a manuscript for publication, under the supervision of their mentor. Many fellows submit research grant applications for external funding during their training. Fellows also present research at PRESS (Pediatric Research, Education & Scholarship Symposium).

Throughout the three years of training, fellows receive informal and formal training in research methodology, research ethics, biostatistics, scientific publication preparation, and grant writing. It is expected that trainees will acquire the skills to submit strong applications for grant funding.