TRAINING PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Anne J. Blaschke, MD, PhD
ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/CO-DIRECTOR: Sonia Mehra, MD
COORDINATOR: Ms. Christie Davis
CHIEF, INFECTIOUS DISEASES: Andrew Pavia, MD
MAJOR FEATURES OF TRAINING PROGRAM: The Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division at the University of Utah is committed to providing outstanding clinical care, performing innovative research and training future leaders in the field. Faculty in our Division create an atmosphere of intellectual curiosity and discovery that allows faculty, staff, students, and fellows to maximize their potential while benefiting the health of children on a global scale. Primary Children’s Hospital (PCH) is the main site for clinical training and has a busy and varied clinical service. PCH is a 289-bed pediatric hospital that serves both as the community hospital for Salt Lake City and northern Utah and as a referral center for southern Utah, Idaho, Wyoming, Nevada, and Montana. With no other Children’s Hospital within a 500-mile radius, our consultation service provides a broad exposure to infectious conditions. Fellows in our program develop the skills and experience to practice infectious diseases independently in any setting. Upon completion of fellowship, they compete at the highest level for jobs in academic infectious diseases. Fellows frequently do their research projects under the supervision of Division faculty, but also have opportunities to work with faculty in the wider Medical School and University Community. As funding is guaranteed for all 3 years of fellowship, fellows have the freedom to pursue research in a wide range of areas. In addition, we have recently introduced a Global Health track to our fellowship.
TITLE(S) OF RECENT FELLOWS’ PUBLISHED RESEARCH PAPERS:
GRANT FUNDING RECEIVED FOR FELLOW RESEARCH PROJECTS:
NIH T32 Training Grant (Microbial Pathogenesis)
AFFILIATED HOSPITALS:
Primary Children’s Hospital
University of Utah Hospital
NUMBER OF INPATIENT/OUTPATIENT CONSULTS PER YEAR: 4,067
FELLOWS ACCEPTED EACH YEAR: 1
VISAS ACCEPTED: J1, H1B
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, 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