Core Curriculum of the Allergy and Immunology Fellowship

The core curriculum and goals for the first and second years of the Allergy and Immunology Fellowship Program include the following:

• Perform history and physical exam, and order diagnostic tests relevant to the allergic, immunologic or cutaneous complaint
• Perform allergic immediate skin test and interpret delayed hypersensitivity (patch) skin testing
• Perform desensitization to inhalant allergens and drugs
• Perform and interpret spirometry, full pulmonary function tests and methacholine challenges
• Demonstrate proficiency in fiberoptic rhinoscopy
• Perform oral challenges to foods and drug
• Gain knowledge of the principles, objectives and processes of quality assessment, improvement and patient safety and event reporting.  Fellows aspiring to be leaders in healthcare quality, patient safety, or informatics can apply for and engage in the Heathcare Leadership for Quality Residency Track. 
• Design, perform, analyze and synthesize Research (clinical, basic, translational). Write and submit manuscripts for peer-review publication before the end of the second year
• Understand and master immunology principles through the Basic Immunology Course. This intensive review course, led by Dr. Scott Feldman, involves interactive sessions, uses the Abbas textbook as a guide.  Fellows review the textbook twice during their training
• Prepare for career planning in academic positions, community practice positions, and industry

Wellness

We are dedicated to fostering an environment of collegiality and a well-rounded and healthy training experience for our fellows. We are constantly seeking ways to foster a sense of balance and community without our program (with faculty, fellows, clinic staff), and there are effective institutional resources available to trainees.  

Inclusion and Diversity

At Penn, we are fully committed to the ideals of diversity and equity in health care, our communitites, and our training program.  This commitment is reflected in our research patient care, teaching and culture.  In addition, there is an active Office of Inclusion and Diversity, which serves as a resource for all staff at Penn. 

Life at Penn and in Philadelphia

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Life in Philadelphia

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Conferences

The following are various conferences and lecture series of the core curriculum.