About the Infectious Diseases Fellowship Program

The Infectious Disease Fellowship Program at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center/Case Western Reserve University, in partnership with MetroHealth Medical Center and VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, is proud to offer a comprehensive training program that prepares fellows for diverse careers as experts in Infectious Disease.

Our goal is to train leaders in our field who, above all, are committed to compassionate patient care and patient advocacy. In addition to training excellent clinicians, the CWRU Infectious Disease Fellowship supports each trainee to develop their individual career path. Graduates of our program have pursued a range of careers as experts in clinical and translational research, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, medical education, and as respected clinicians in both academic and community settings.

To achieve this, our program offers teaching and mentorship by diverse faculty, a wide breadth of clinical experience at three training sites, and rich opportunities in research. In addition to access to premier HIV research programs such as the AIDS Clinical Trials Unit and Centers for AIDS Research, trainees can participate in research projects related to TB, global health, drug-resistant bacteria, vaccine uptake and epidemiology, among others.

Our program is a two-year, ACGME accredited training program, with the availability of a third year for research with funding through the VA Geriatric Research Education and Clinical Center (GRECC).

Program Snapshot

• Three distinct and complementary clinical training sites at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center, VA Northeast Ohio Healthcare System, and MetroHealth Medical Center
• Each training site designated as an Antimicrobial Stewardship Center of Excellence by IDSA, supported by state-of-the art Pharmacy and Clinical Microbiology
• Access to robust academic and research infrastructure at the 3 academic medical centers and Case Western Reserve University
• Over $10 million in funding for active basic, translational, and clinical research in antimicrobial resistance, HIV/AIDS, and tuberculosis by program faculty
• Opportunity to care for more than 2500 persons living with HIV across our three training sites  
• Inter-professional support from dedicated ID pharmacists, nurses, mental health specialists and social workers at each of our outpatient clinics 
• Comprehensive ID subspecialty exposure including stem cell and solid organ transplant, bone and joint, trauma, and advanced cardiovascular support devices
• Global health research opportunities at the long-standing Uganda-CWRU Research Collaboration and through funding from The Roe Green Center for Travel Medicine and Global Health