Fellows spend 50% of their time in clinical care, 25% in research, and 25% in didactic experiences over the two years.
A total of 12 four-week blocks make up each year of fellowship. Block 13 is vacation. Fellows have a monthly continuity clinic at Riley Hospital for Children throughout the fellowship. Overall, 50% of the time is spent in clinical care, 25% in didactic sessions, and 25% in research. During the first year, fellows spend eight to nine blocks in outpatient clinics, two blocks for research, and one to two blocks for electives. During the second year, fellows spend four to five blocks for research, three to four blocks for outpatient clinics, and three to four blocks for electives.
In the first year, outpatient clinics mainly take place in Indianapolis at Riley Hospital for Children, IU Health Methodist Hospital, IU Health North Hospital in Carmel and IU Health University Hospital. Fellows also have opportunities for training once a month at community practices. Fellows cover inpatient allergy and immunology consults at Riley Hospital and take call with attending physicians.
Electives in pulmonology, otolaryngology and dermatology are strongly encouraged. Second-year fellows have a continuity clinic twice a month. Faculty and fellows participate in weekly conferences, journal club and didactic sessions. Fellows study basic immunology and clinical allergy-immunology texts.
Similar goals and competencies are expected for the other core components of the fellowship training program, including Practice Based Learning and Improvement, Systems Based Practice, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, and Professionalism.