Fellows-In-Training Career Resources
IDSA is dedicated to fostering the professional growth of infectious diseases fellows.
Explore specific resources for fellows below: research and funding opportunities, courses, meetings, a list of infectious diseases training programs and more.
Training programs
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Curriculum Requirements link
An outline of the ID training curriculum for prospective ID fellows.
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ID Fellowship Match link
ID Fellowship Match information for programs and candidates.
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International Medical Graduate (IMG) link
Information regarding international medical graduates.
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International Medical Graduate (IMG) Information for Program Directors link
IMG information specifically for Program Directors.
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ID Fellowship Training Program Director Resources link
Resources for ID fellowship training program directors on the development and management of infectious diseases fellowship programs.
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ID Fellowship Training Program Directory link
IDSA has compiled detailed information on the faculties and specialties of 168 training programs around the United States. To add a new program or update an existing program email Arlene Martin in the Workforce & Professional Development Department at amartin@idsociety.org with the information to display.
Courses & classes
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Fellows In-Training Exam link
The Fellows In-Training Exam (ITE) gives fellows an opportunity to identify areas in which they need additional programmatic instruction and self-directed learning. Test takers are able to compare their scores with fellows nationwide.
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IDSA Antimicrobial Stewardship Curricula link
The CORE AS Curriculum is designed to provide ID fellows with a foundation in antimicrobial stewardship, regardless of their ultimate career plans; while the Advanced Curriculum is intended to provide ID fellows with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in antimicrobial stewardship. The curricula is also available in a self-study version for CME/MOC/CPE credits.
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Infection Control Course link
The course "Primer on Healthcare Epidemiology, Infection Control & Antimicrobial Stewardship: Online ID Fellows" is a product of the membership of the Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) and is endorsed by Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) and Pediatric Infectious Disease Society (PIDS).
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Manuscript Publishing link
The IDWeek 2015 session, How to Write a Publishable Manuscript, provides an overview of the characteristics of manuscripts that are published successfully in the leading infectious disease journals, along with details regarding each of the journals.
Meetings & calls
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IDWeek 2025 link
The annual IDWeek hybrid conference will take place in Atlanta, Georgia from October 19th to October 22nd.
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Fellows National Call: Job Search link
IDSA Fellows Subcommittee National Call – Job Search. Listen to a panel discussion on the job search featuring ID Chiefs Mary Hayden, M.D.; William Steinbach, M.D.; and Babafemi Taiwo, MBBS.
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Fellows National Call: Life after Fellowship link
Listen to a panel discussion around what to do during fellowship to prepare for “attendinghood.” Panelists include: Anar Patel, MD, TriHealth; Matifadza Hlatshwayo, MD, MPH, Washington University School of Medicine; Sonali Advani, MBBS, MPH, Duke University Medical Center; and Marwan Azar, MD, Yale University.
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Fellows National Call: Mentoring link
IDSA Fellows Subcommittee National Call – Mentoring. Listen to a panel discussion on mentoring featuring Talia Swartz, MD, PhD from Mount Sinai; Matifadza Hlatshwayo Davis, MD, MPH, Director of Health for the City of St. Louis; and Jennifer Spicer, MD, MPH from Emory University.
Opportunities
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ID/EIS Joint Fellowship link
Interested in how to apply ID training to being a CDC disease detective? IDSA, with funding provided by CDC, has created a joint infectious diseases and CDC Epidemic Intelligence Service fellowship pilot program for ID physicians. The four-year pilot program streamlines a career path for applicants interested in both the ID fellowship and EIS program. Learn more and begin planning for this new opportunity.
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Career Paths in ID link
Not sure if the infectious disease specialty is for you? IDSA members share their subspecialties in infectious diseases.
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Research and Funding Opportunities for Students link
Information on funding and research programs for students at all levels.
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LEAP Fellowship link
The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA), the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS), have joined together to create the Leaders in Epidemiology, Antimicrobial stewardship, and Public health (LEAP) Fellowship.
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IDWeek Mentorship Program link
Get a personal guide through IDWeek, the premier international scientific meeting of healthcare professionals in infectious diseases and healthcare epidemiology and prevention. With nearly 6,000 professionals in attendance, IDWeek can be overwhelming. Instead of going it alone, participate in the IDSA Foundation's IDWeek Mentorship Program and connect with leaders in the field who can help you make the most of the conference and your career.
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G.E.R.M. Program link
The G.E.R.M (Grants for Emerging Researchers/Clinicians Mentorship) program provide grants to medical students to support a longitudinal mentored clinical learning and/or research project for up to a year, on infectious diseases-related topics including HIV under the mentorship of an IDSA or HIVMA member. This program replaced the IDSA Medical Scholars and HIVMA Medical Students Programs.