Corewell Health Helen DeVos Children’s Hospital

TRAINING PROGRAM DIRECTOR: George Fogg, MD, PhD

COORDINATOR: Kristyn McCarthy

CHIEF, INFECTIOUS DISEASES: Rosemary M. Olivero, MD

MAJOR FEATURES OF TRAINING PROGRAM: The Pediatric Infectious Diseases fellowship at Corewell health Helen Devos Childrens Hospital, a top-ranked institution by U/S News & world Report for 12 years, offers a comprehensive training experience. Fellows primarily rotate at Helen Devos, the only free-standing children’s hospital in West Michigan, and at Corewell Health Butterworth Hospital, a major referral center. The program covers diverse infectious pathologies, including blood, bone, joint, lung, and gastrointestinal infections, and serves specialized patient groups such as international adoptees, refugees, and HIV patients. A key feature is the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program in both inpatient and outpatient settings, ensuring optimal antibiotic use. Fellows benefit from learning under experienced faculty, engaging in significant research opportunities, and working within a collaborative healthcare system. This fellowship provides extensive clinical exposure, robust mentorship, and opportunities to contribute to advancements in pediatric infectious diseases, making it an ideal choice for prospective fellows.

TITLE(S) OF RECENT FELLOWS’ PUBLISHED PAPERS ON RESEARCH PROJECTS: 

• Simeunovic, G. Polega, J. Toor, S. Andersen, N. Retrospective Analysis of Vaccinated and Unvaccinated COVID-19 Patients Treated with Monoclonal Antibodies (mAb) and Their Emergent Needs.
• Nguyen, C. Lampen, R. Grooms, A. Polega, J. Donkin, J. Bhugra, M. Impact of an inclusive COVID-19 visitation policy on patient satisfaction and visitor safety.

AFFILIATED HOSPITALS:

• Michigan State University

NUMBER OF INPATIENT/OUTPATIENT CONSULTS PER YEAR: 1,500

FELLOWS ACCEPTED PER YEAR: 2

VISAS ACCEPTED: J1

FUNDING ACCEPTED FOR ALL 3 YEARS: Yes

IS COMPLETION OF PEDIATRIC RESIDENCY TRAINING IN THE U.S. OR CANADA A REQUIREMENT? Yes

Program provides training (didactic lectures, hands on experience, or antimicrobial stewardship meetings/membership) in:

1. Microbiology lab on site
2. Infection control and hospital epidemiology
3. Antimicrobial stewardship
4. Immunocompromised hosts

Opportunities to fulfill ABP requirements for scholarly activity is available in the following areas:

1. Antimicrobial agents
2. Antimicrobial stewardship
3. Bacteriology/bacterial infections
4. Clinical trials
5. Epidemiology and statistics
6. HIV
7. Immunizations
8. Infection control/hospital epidemiology
9. Medical education
10. Quality improvement
11. Virology/viral diseases
12. Transplant medicine

Opportunities exist for research exist outside of the ID Division: Yes

Program offers the opportunity to obtain a Master’s degree in a field such as Public Health, Education, Clinical Sciences, or Epidemiology (assuming appropriate arrangements are made): No