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Didactic Training
The Infectious Diseases Fellowship incorporates a strong didactic component in its curriculum. Seminars, small discussion groups, one-on-one instruction, case-based and patient-focused teaching during rounds, and "chalk talks" are conducted on a regular basis, in addition to regularly scheduled conferences. Microbiology rounds also are conducted weekly to review patient cultures and smears.
A partial list of additional learning opportunities during your fellowship:
- Courses in clinical research: introduction to clinical research, introduction to clinical epidemiology, statistics in clinical research, how to write a scientific paper, writing winning grants, and responsible conduct of research
- Fundamentals of Clinical and Translational Science (FunCaTS) Program, a combination of online modules to improve patient safety and knowledge about clinical and translational research
- Orientation to Mayo Clinic Libraries, including learning about available resources and services provided
- Computer-based courses to learn Microsoft Office products, EndNote and statistical software
- American Academy of HIV Medicine (AAHIVM) credentialing exam during the second year
- Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) online Infection Control Course
- IDSA Core Antimicrobial Stewardship Curriculum
- IDSA in-training exam once a year
- IDSA practice exam in preparation for infectious diseases boards
- Infectious Diseases Board Review Sessions (by ID faculty)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention TB 101 for Health Care Workers, an online tuberculosis course