TRAINING PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Matthew Laurens, MD, MPH
COORDINATOR: Ms. Carol Kairo
CHIEF, INFECTIOUS DISEASES: Karen Kotloff, MD
MAJOR FEATURES OF TRAINING PROGRAM: The Division of Infectious Diseases and Tropical Pediatrics of the University of Maryland School of Medicine is a three-year ACGME accredited program. Clinical training takes place at the University of Maryland Children’s Hospital, a large tertiary level referral hospital that houses all pediatric and surgical sub-specialty services. Ten Pediatric Infectious Diseases faculty members are clinician-scientists committed to fellow education and professional development in clinical Pediatric Infectious Diseases, and clinical and epidemiological studies. In addition, trainees are mentored by teams of leaders in their respective fields. The Division of Peds ID is part of the UMB’s Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD), recognized internationally for expertise in all aspects of vaccine development both domestic and international from basic science vaccinology research, infectious diseases epidemiology and burden of disease, to cutting-edge immunology and to post-licensure studies. The CVD provides a rich, international training environment with research support for fellows available through an NIH T32 Training Grant in Vaccinology. Trainees advance to positions in academia, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), clinical infectious diseases, industry, and international non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
TITLE(S) OF RECENT FELLOWS’ PUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS:
GRANT FUNDING RECEIVED FOR FELLOW RESEARCH PROJECTS:
AFFILIATED HOSPITAL(S):
University of Maryland Children’s Hospital
NUMBER OF INPATIENT/OUTPATIENT CONSULTS PER YEAR: 500
FELLOWS ACCEPTED EACH YEAR: 2
VISAS ACCEPTED: J1
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