Transplant/Immunocompromised Host ID Track
The Transplant/Immunocompromised Host ID Track is available as a 2-year clinical track or 3-year research track.
Both tracks provide advanced training in transplant/immunocompromised host ID through didactics, hands-on practical training, and scholarly projects. The 3-year research track is designed for fellows interested in advanced training in clinical/translational/basic-science research through additional coursework/degrees while completing a mentored research project. Applicants interested in the 2-year track would apply via the Clinician Educator Track and the 3-year track via the Research Track in ERAS. Fellows would complete the standard clinical requirements during the first two years of training. Additional details about this track are outlined below.
| Clinical Track (2 years) | Research Track (3 years) | |
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Clinical Time |
Inpatient - Transplant Service Time (≥6 months total) Ambulatory - Transplant ID Clinic (weekly for 12 months) Rounding with transplant teams (Lung, Heart, Kidney, Liver, Hematological Malignancy) |
Per Clinical Track |
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Hands-on Transplant Experiences (Local) |
Attend weekly Transplant ID meeting Attend selection committee meetings Attend local OPO advisory board meeting Attend Transplant Case Conference Assistant in review of donor test results |
Per Clinical Track |
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Lab Training |
Mycology/Mycobacteria Lab (1 week) Transplant Immunology Lab (1 week) |
Per Clinical Track |
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Coursework |
American Society of Transplantation Comprehensive Trainee Curriculum |
Per Clinical Track |
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Meetings |
IDWeek American Transplant Congress AST Fellows’ Meeting Immunocompromised Host Symposium |
Per Clinical Track |
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Research Training |
Summer Clinical Workshop (optional) |
Advanced Training in Clinical Research OR Implementation Science Certificate OR Master's Degree in Clinical Research |
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Med Ed Training (optional) |
UCSF Center for Faculty Educators Teaching Skills Workshops; Health-Profession Education Pathway |
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Scholarly Work |
Participate in mentored Transplant ID scholarly project that may include clinical research, QI, or curriculum design. Dissemination is aspirational. |
Complete a mentored Transplant ID research project while completing rigorous training in research techniques (see above). Dissemination is expected and hopefully will serve as a starting point for career in Transplant ID research. |