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Fellowship Program

ApplicationProcess:

Applications for 2013 will be accepted through the Electronic Application Service (ERAS) July 1, 2012 - October 15, 2012. Potential candidates can access applications through the AAMC/ERAS website.

Recommended items for applying to the program include:

• Completed ERAS application
• CV
• Dean's letter and three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• ECFMG (if applicable)
• USMLE or COMLEX scores

A Few Facts About Our Fellowship Program:

• We currently have 10 Fellows
• ACGME Accreditation for 6 years with commendation
• 80 graduates since 1980
• Board pass rate 100%
• 77 Fellowship applications for the 2011 program year
• The largest ID program in Florida - one of the largest in the US!
  

Current Fellows

	Christine Ayarza, MD
	Pamela Damisse, MD
	Patrick Kenney, DO
	Phuong Nguyen, MD

Year 1 Fellows - Graduation June 2014

	Joseph Halliday, DO
	Lily Jones, DO
	Mitsuya Katayama, MD
	Nancy Rihana, MD
	Rey J. Rivera, MD
	Vivian Vega, MD

• Rotation Sites: Learn about each site's patient population and educational purpose.
• Fellowship Alumni
• Clinical practice sites
• Academic practice sites

Alumni Testimonials:

"When I came for an interview I was impressed with the program in many ways and could tell the current fellows were extremely satisfied. The attendings and Division staff had more than a professional relationship; something more like family. My time in the fellowship program exceeded my expectations. It provided multiple learning opportunities in a comfortable, team environment. The clinical experience covered every detail and helped me develop an increased confidence in clinical management. I found many role models for my personal and professional life and will miss the program greatly."

Luis Rosas MD, Class of 2012

"I thoroughly enjoyed my time at USF during my ID fellowship. The opportunities available at our fellowship are remarkable. The program is very supportive of new ideas from the fellows especially in the field of research. The ID program is also very supportive of sending the second year fellows to a standardized ID board review. Even more importantly, there is great camaraderie among the ID fellows, staff and attendings. I really enjoyed seeing patients in three very distinct hospitals as well. If I had to do it all over again, I would definitely go to USF for ID."

Aliyah Baluch MD, Class of 2010

"I was trained as an infectious disease fellow with USF Infectious Disease for the academic year July 2007 through June 2009. I have been working as an Infectious Disease/HIV Specialist in California since July 2009. My two year ID Fellowship experience is totally helping me in managing patients on my own, even though some are different and challenging. The different rotations I did in USF ID Fellowship training covered varieties of ID aspects in terms of general infectious disease, HIV, infections in immunosupressed and transplant patients and outpatients primary and HIV care. I feel confident in managing patients independently because of my training experience with USF ID as an ID Fellow."

Theingi Oo MD, Class of 2009

"The USF Infectious Disease & International Medicine program has really prepped me well for private practice! I would like to thank all of the attendings once again. The program had just the right combination of academic and interesting cases but yet 'bread & butter' routine infectious diseases. I can now appreciate all of the weekly lectures & presentations. All of the attendings has had a unique impact on my knowledge base. I felt 'comfortable' immediately upon entering the private world, in fact I had a vast of new & 'cutting edge' knowledge that I was able to share with my collegues. I often receive statements from other physicians such as 'you seemed to have trained at a good program.' I am very proud of our program."

Juan D. Diaz DO, Class of 2007

"The USF Infectious Disease fellowship program provided me with all the essential tools to provide excellent care and expertise in the area of infectious disease. The faculty were not only excellent mentors but they were better human beings. We were not only fellows, we were a family. The pathology we were exposed to during my two years was incredible. From the simple community-acquired pneumonia to Hansen’s disease (Mycobacterium leprosy). Now that I am in private practice, I can really appreciate everything that was taught to me during those two years. I can definitely say, it was worth it! I would recommend this program to young physicians who are interested in pursuing a career in infectious disease. It will not only make you a better doctor, but as I like to think of it 'A Super Internist.' "

Anibal Maldonado MD, Class of 2007

Fellowship Training is based on five general concepts:

• Patient care
• Dedicated research time
• Education objectives
• Curriculum development
• Regular evaluation of fellows, faculty and the program