medicine and Pediatric ID (Medpeds)
The University of Washington and Seattle Children's Hospital offer a four-year combined fellowship in Medicine and Pediatric Infectious Diseases.
The program is designed to provide comprehensive training across both adult and pediatric infectious diseases while supporting the development of an academic and research career.
Program Structure
- Year 1: Traditional Adult Infectious Diseases fellowship training
- Year 2: Predominantly Pediatric Infectious Diseases clinical training, with longitudinal continuity clinic in Adult Infectious Diseases.
- Years 3-4: Primarily research-focused training with ongoing clinical responsibilities
Applicants interested in the combined MedPeds ID pathway should apply through the Adult Infectious Diseases Fellowship application process and notify the program of their interest in the combined track by email.
Physician-scientist track (pstp)
The Physician-Scientist Track provides a structured pathway for MD/PhD graduates and research-focused MD residents pursuing careers as independent investigators.
Residents in the PSTP complete two clinically focused years of Internal Medicine residency before transitioning into a fellowship in an Internal Medicine subspecialty, including Infectious Diseases. The program is designed to support the development of physician-scientists through integrated clinical training, dedicated research time, and longitudinal mentorship.
Applicants interested in pursuing Infectious Diseases fellowship through the PSTP are encouraged to explore the Internal Medicine Residency PSTP program for additional information about eligibility, training structure, and the application process.