Combined Fellowship Training
The pediatric track of the fellowship offers combined fellowship training with either Pediatric Pulmonology or Pediatric Rheumatology. The general structure of combined training has been outlined by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology, the American Board of Pediatric Pulmonology and the American Board of Pediatric Rheumatology to include 2 years of clinical training, one in A / I and one in the second specialty, and 2 years of research in an area that is pertinent to both specialties. Prior approval of the fellowship structure and research plan has been required by the boards in the past. Combined training positions at Cincinnati Children's are available by special arrangement between the Division of Allergy and Immunology and the Division of Pediatric Pulmonology or Pediatric Rheumatology and will be contingent on the candidate being accepted by both divisions. The candidate should apply to both A / I and the second division of choice, and indicate on both applications the interest in a combined fellowship. The A / I application should be submitted through ERAS and the candidate should register for the NRMP in A / I. Required application procedures for the second specialty should be requested directly from the division of choice. Combined training is very rigorous, so candidates are encouraged to have motivation for combined training and clear fellowship objectives and career goals that incorporate both specialties.
