Established in 2012, the UCSF Allergy and Immunology Fellowship is a two-year, ACGME-accredited program that trains one pediatric and one internal medicine (or Med-Peds) fellow each year. A third year focused on research is strongly encouraged for those pursuing academic careers.

UCSF offers a unique, comprehensive training environment with robust clinical and research opportunities in both pediatric and adult Allergy/Immunology (A/I). Fellows benefit from strong collaborations with UCSF’s nationally ranked Pediatric Blood and Marrow Transplantation Program, leadership in primary immunodeficiency treatment, and participation in NIH-sponsored asthma and drug allergy research networks.

Our mission is to train exceptional, compassionate clinicians who advance the field of Allergy and Immunology through leadership and scholarly activity. To do this, the program provides:

• Robust, comprehensive clinical training provides exposure to a wide range of pediatric and adult A/I cases that fosters excellence in both routine and highly complex care.

• Diverse scholarly opportunities in basic, translational, clinical, quality improvement, and medical education research supported by NIH-funded investigators, a vibrant academic opportunity, and structured training in each area.

• Longitudinal mentorship and individualized career development to support each fellow’s growth as a compassionate clinician, scholar, and leaders in A/I.

Fellows gain in-depth experience managing a broad spectrum of routine and complex pediatric and adult allergy/immunology cases through clinical training and clinical education.

Clinical Training

The adult and pediatric rotations provide a breadth of exposure to general A/I conditions, with additional subspecialty training on both sides. Additionally, pediatric training emphasizes inpatient management of primary immunodeficiency, complemented by outpatient pediatric experiences in immunodeficiency and food allergy. Adult training focuses on outpatient care with particular emphasis on diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for allergic rhinitis, drug allergy, venom hypersensitivity, and food allergy.

Year 1: Fellows in the pediatric and adult tracks each complete approximately 6 months of training in their primary discipline, 3-4 months in the complementary discipline, and 2 months dedicated to ambulatory and scholarly activity.

Year 2: Fellows in the pediatric and adult tracks each complete an additional 3 months of training in their primary discipline, and 9 months of clinic and scholarly research.

Year 3: Fellows who elect to stay an additional 3rd year will engage primarily in independent study.

There are 4 weeks of vacation each year.

Clinical Education Conferences

Fellows participate in a wide range of scheduled teaching conferences to broaden their medical knowledge and complement their clinical training.  

• Educational Conferences (protected time with pager coverage) 

  • Weekly Grand Rounds Lectures

  • Weekly Guided Learning (Abbas Immunology chapters or Practice Parameters)

• Critical Thinking and Reflective Practice 

  • Monthly Journal Club

  • Quarterly M&M Conference

• Case-Based Learning (opportunities to discuss complex cases) 

  • Weekly Adult Allergy/Immunology Case Conference 

  • Weekly Pediatric Immunology Case Conference

  • Monthly Pediatric Allergy Case Conference

Scholarly Activity

UCSF offers a tremendous breadth of scholarly opportunities in basic, translational, clinical, quality improvement, and medical education research to cultivate future leaders in the field.

Opportunities for career development include:

• Education and training in research methodology through the Department of Epidemiology & Biostatistics. Prior fellows have completed Master’s degrees, certificate programs, summer workshops, and individual coursework tailored to their specific research needs and interests. Education & Training | Epidemiology & Biostatistics

• Participation in the year-long, faculty-mentored REFLECT program that aims to engage clinical trainees in leading interprofessional quality improvement and patient safety initiatives. Residents & Fellows Leading Interprofessional Continuous Improvement Teams (REFLECT) | UCSF Medical Education

• Develop and hone teaching skills through the Teach for UCSF Certificate Programs. Teach for UCSF Certificates | UCSF Medical Education

• NIH T32 Training Grant in Pharmacology or Pulmonary

At UCSF, you’ll be part of a collegial, mission-driven environment, working with renowned faculty in pediatrics, internal medicine, allergy/immunology, and transplantation. UCSF’s fellowship program provides:

• Holistic support for academic development through regular meetings with program leadership and protected time for monthly mentorship meetings with faculty.

• Ongoing commitment to fellow well-being through continuous program feedback, fellow bonding events including protected time for weed walk off-site, and fellow-faculty community-building social events.

• Engagement opportunities at an institutional, regional, and national level through faculty sponsorship.

Fellow Research and Clinical Concentrations to Date

Fellows have joined the program from residencies across the United States.

Graduates of the UCSF Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program have gone on to successful careers in academia, industry, and private practice.

Bay Area

- UCSF (9)

- Allergy and Asthma Medical Group of the Bay Area (2)

- Asthma and Allergy Associates of Northern California (1)

- Menlo Medical Clinic (1)

- San Francisco Allergy (1)

- Gilead (1)

- Inflammatix (1)

National

- Academic: Emory, Boston University Medical Center, Oregon Health Sciences University

- Private Practices: Northwest Allergy & Asthma Center, Southwest Allergy & Asthma Associates, Austin Regional Clinic, Schreiber Allergy

We accept applications annually through ERAS. Eligible candidates must have completed a US residency in pediatrics, internal medicine, or Med-Peds by the start of the fellowship. Applicants should demonstrate a strong interest in an academic career in allergy/immunology.

Please visit our ERAS application portal or contact us at [email protected]  for more information.

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