Inpatient training consists of consultation on the Infectious Diseases services at University Hospitals, the VA Medical Center, and MetroHealth Medical Center. Rotations in the microbiology laboratory provide practical experience in laboratory diagnosis. The second and third year of the program consist of research in specific areas with the guidance of a faculty member. In addition, the trainee may work on collaborative projects with faculty from basic science departments. The research program for each postdoctoral trainee is developed by an education committee which also monitors progress and assists in career planning.
Fellows participate in research seminars, conferences, and journal clubs.
Depending on scientific background and individual goals, trainees may enroll in postgraduate courses. International collaborative research programs exist in Brazil, Mexico, Egypt, Kenya, Papua New Guinea and Uganda. The unique character of this program, in fact derives from the critical blend of faculty with shared backgrounds, interests and commitment to investigation of infectious diseases and from the complementarities between research in the U.S. and overseas. The main criteria for selection are clinical ability, a demonstrated interest in research, and a commitment to a research career in Infectious Diseases or Geographic Medicine. This three year program encompasses the clinical activities as described above.