Careers in A/I: Training Programs - Rhode Island

Brown University/Rhode Island Hospital-Lifespan Program

Address
Rhode Island Hospital
Division of Allergy & Immunology
593 Eddy Street
Providence, Rhode Island 02903
Phone: 401-444-6380
Fax: 401-444-6115
Email: jaguiar@Lifespan.org
Website: https://allergy-immunology.med.brown.edu/

Program Director
Marcella Aquino, MD
Email: maquino@lifespan.org

Program Coordinator    
Natasha Cortez Sou
Email: ncortezsou@lifespan.org

Major Goals of Training Program
Our mission is to train expert allergy and immunology physicians to become leaders in their community, in academia and in research. We expect our graduates to continue their careers as clinicians in private practices and academic programs with the skills to participate in research, training programs and clinical care. Our program provides resources and strategies for state-of-the-art clinical training in allergy and immunology with patients of all ages. The allergy and immunology fellow will develop a solid foundation in the principles of basic allergy and immunology fundamental to understanding and managing clinical disorders. We recognize that each fellow has their own unique background, special interests, and career goals. We are committed to personalizing the training experience for each fellow in an environment that emphasizes respect for others, excellence, innovation, diversity, inclusion, and social responsibility.  

Trainees Accepted Each Year
1

Duration of Fellowship
2 years

Application Deadline
Please refer to the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) website for fellowship match information in regards to the fellowship timeline, application deadlines and additional important dates.

Joint Residency (Fellowship) Availability
No

Electives for Residents and Students
Yes. May include Rheumatology, Pulmonary, Dermatology or Gastroenterology.

Special Requirements
Completion of a residency program in Pediatrics, Internal Medicine or Med/Peds
Eligibility for ABIM or ABP