In addition to the benefits for accredited residency programs (i.e. stipends, insurance, paid leave/sick days etc.) listed below, the fellowship in pediatric infectious diseases (ID) program offers:
- Paid memberships
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (membership is free for training fellows)
- Infectious Diseases Society of America (3 years) or American Academy of Pediatrics (3 years)
- Library resources
- Borland Health Science Library
- Baptist Medical Center Library
- Allowances
- Specialty in-training examination (3 years)
- Travel allowance for national meetings where fellow is presenting
- Scholarships available to attend other meetings/conferences
- Infection control course (IDSA/SHEA): Primer on healthcare epidemiology, infection control and antimicrobial stewardship (online ID fellows course)
Benefits, Requirements and Resources for Accredited Programs
University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville residencies and fellowships are designed to offer the finest training possible in order for you to achieve excellence in the diagnosis, care and treatment of patients. To achieve this goal, residents and fellows agree to abide by certain policies and guidelines. In return, a number of benefits and resources are provided for you to succeed.