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Careers in
A/I for Medical Students and Medical Residents: FAQ What do I have to do to become an
allergist/immunologist?
Typically, an Allergy/Immunology fellowship involves 24 months of
required clinical education and research after completion of residency
in internal medicine or pediatrics or a medicine-pediatrics program.
FITs who have completed the
required training may take the certification examinations given by the
American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI). For information on
board certification in A/I, go to www.abai.org.
Combined fellowships in Allergy/Immunology and Pediatric Pulmonology
or Adult Rheumatology may also be possible. Details are explained in
the ABAI's Policies and Procedures at www.abai.org.
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To view accredited training programs in A/I, click here.
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For more information on training to become a physician, visit
the Association of American Medical College web site www.aamc.org.
How can I make myself attractive to potential training programs?
- Do well in immunology coursework
- Talk to professors and make your interest in the specialty known as early as possible to the A/I Department of the medical school or the residency program director
- Do an A/I rotation as a medical student
- Do a research elective with the chairperson, program director or head of the section
- Write a clinical report about an A/I related case
- Do well on the Internal Medicine or Pediatrics Board Exam
- Participate in the Chrysalis Project or Odyssey Program
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