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AAAAI Assemblies »Careers in A/I for Medical Students and Medical Residents: FAQ What is an allergist/immunologist?
An allergist/immunologist is a physician certified in either internal medicine or pediatrics, who has completed an additional two years of training in allergy and immunology at an accredited* training program and passed the examination given by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI).**MD or DO?
Both MDs and DOs completing pediatric or internal medicine residencies are eligible to apply for A/I fellowships.
* Approved by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) www.acgme.org.
** The American Board of Allergy and Immunology (ABAI) is a conjoint board of the American Boards of Internal Medicine and Pediatrics www.abai.org
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