The unique variety of experience provided in the program has netted fellows their own rewards. Over the past five years, WUSM fellows have won several Fellowship research awards, including the Glaxo Wellcome Allergy Fellowship Award and the Janssen Award for Research in Allergic Rhinitis. Hershey is now an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Cincinnati and her faculty mentor, Talal Chatila, M.D., is continuing active research into the genetics of atopic disease. Voluntary clinical faculty, international researchers contribute Another feature of the training program is the participation of voluntary clinical faculty in fellowship education. The voluntary faculty include 20 post-fellowship graduates who teach in the outpatient clinics and didactic conferences.
High expectations abound for all trainees.
Fellows interested in academic careers are strongly encouraged to apply for extramural research support for their second required year and third elective year of fellowship. Successful applicants possess a passion for learning and a strong work ethic. High expectations are reinforced throughout their training. The deadline for applications is October 1 of the preceding year.