750 E. Adams Street
Syracuse, NY
13210
TRAINING PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Leonard B. Weiner, MD
ASSOCIATE/CO-DIRECTOR: Jana Shaw, MD
COORDINATOR: Ms. Nuala Wheat
CHIEF, INFECTIOUS DISEASES: Leonard B. Weiner, MD
MAJOR FEATURES OF TRAINING PROGRAM: The three-year (36 months) subspecialty fellowship program is designed to prepare pediatricians for a career in academic pediatric infectious diseases with a focus on clinical care and research. The first year of the fellowship is primarily dedicated to inpatient and outpatient clinical training. The second and third years of the fellowship focus on research training in either the clinical or basic sciences. The development of teaching skills is emphasized, with fellows being given opportunities to develop educational portfolios and didactic skills. Fellows are expected to present their research data at national/international meetings and to publish one to two manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals. Investigative and clinical skills acquired during our training program distinguish our fellows as highly competitive for research funding and outstanding in clinical competence. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Fellowship Program fulfills the requirements for subspecialty training in pediatric infectious diseases prescribed by the American Board of Pediatrics ABP) and is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). After successful completion, fellows are eligible to sit for the ABP Pediatric Infectious Diseases sub-board examination to become board-certified.
TITLE(S) OF RECENT FELLOWS’ PUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS:
GRANT FUNDING RECEIVED FOR FELLOW RESEARCH PROJECTS:
Clark Pediatric Research Fund Award
AFFILIATED HOSPITALS:
Golisano Children’s Hospital, Syracuse
Crouse Hospital
NUMBER OF INPATIENT/OUTPATIENT CONSULTS PER YEAR: 1,540
FELLOWS ACCEPTED EACH YEAR: 1
FUNDING ENSURED 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:
Opportunities to fulfill the ABP requirements for scholarly activity is available in the following general areas:
Opportunities exist for research 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): Yes