Section Overview
- The Section of Immunology, Allergy, and Rheumatology delivers exceptional patient-centered care across multiple clinical sites, earning top patient satisfaction scores in FY25 and receiving Harris Health’s 2025 Best Service Award for Rheumatology.
- Clinical programs continue to expand through innovative, collaborative models of care, including a new rheumatology-renal clinic and specialized services such as musculoskeletal ultrasonography and centralized patch testing at the McNair campus.
- Faculty are advancing the field through translational and clinical research focused on rheumatic and allergic diseases, leading studies that improve treatments, patient outcomes, and quality of life.
- The section's educational programs continue to excel, with rheumatology fellows maintaining a 100% first-time board pass rate and the Texas Children's Hospital–Baylor Allergy and Immunology Fellowship remaining one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive programs.
- Faculty and trainees receive recognition for outstanding achievements in research, education, and clinical excellence, including prestigious institutional awards and nationally recognized publications.
- Guided by a commitment to innovation, collaboration, and compassionate care, the section continues to improve the lives of patients with immune-mediated, allergic, and rheumatic diseases.
Chief's Message
View a message from the Chief, Section of Immunology, Allergy and Rheumatology, Jasvinder Singh, M.D., MPH
Education
Our faculty provide healthcare services and have major teaching responsibilities for medical students, graduate students, residents and fellows.
Research
Our research activities cover a broad range of topics, including fundamental investigations of cellular function, the causes of asthma and other allergic diseases, exploring osteoarthritis and more.
Healthcare
The section provides clinical services to patients with diverse rheumatologic conditions and allergic and general immune disorders.