About the Program
The Allergy and Immunology Fellowship provides a diverse and comprehensive clinical and didactic training experience in all aspects of allergy and immunology included allergic diseases, asthma, congenital and acquired immunodeficiency, solid organ and bone marrow transplantation, and immune dysregulation. Our program is to produce physicians and physician scientists who will be leaders in the field in academic medicine and patient care.
Tracks
The Baylor College of Medicine Allergy/Immunology Fellowship Program is a two-year program, accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and offers the following training options:
- Medicine Track (1 spot per year) - Two-year program in Allergy and Immunology
- Pediatric Track (2 spots per year) - Two-year program in Allergy and Immunology
Both tracks offer in-depth clinical and research experiences in allergic and immunologic diseases, with significant opportunities for cross-training. Expansion of training to three years is possible in either track with admission to an NIH T32 training program in immunology or clinical research. Successful completion of the program provides eligibility to take the American Board of Allergy and Immunology certifying exam.
Training
We offer training in the diagnosis and treatment of the following conditions:
- Anaphylaxis
- Asthma
- Atopic Dermatitis and Allergic skin disorders
- Chronic rhinitis and sinusitis
- Chronic urticaria and Angioedema
- Food, Drug, and Environmental allergies
- Immune deficiency (primary and secondary)
We further offer exposure to a wide variety of other chronic airway inflammatory conditions including emphysema, bronchiectasis, chronic bronchitis, pulmonary fibrosis, cystic fibrosis and many others. Our fellows further become expert in the following diagnostic techniques and procedures:
- Allergen skin testing
- Allergen immunotherapy
- Chest computed tomography
- Drug allergy desensitization
- Flow cytometry
- Food Challenges & desensitization
- Pulmonary function tests
- Rhinoscopy
- Sinus computed tomography
Admissions and Benefits
All applications are processed through the Electronic Residency Application Service.
An application packet includes:
- ERAS application
- Three letters of recommendation
- USMLE scores
- Photo
- ECFMG certification (for foreign medical graduates)
Interviews are by invitation only. For additional information, please submit your questions by email to the program coordinator for the track you are applying for.
Pediatric Track:
Christina Cowperthwait
burleson@bcm.edu
Medicine Track:
Linda Johnson
lindaj@bcm.edu
Information about stipends and benefits is available on the Graduate Medical Education website.
Wellness
Maintaining your physical and emotional wellness is a prerequisite to professional success. Our fellows have access to a number of programs to support their well-being.
Life in Houston
Houston, the nation's fourth-largest and most diverse city, offers all the benefits of a big city at a significantly lower cost of living than other major cities. Use the cost of living calculators on our housing web page to see how far your stipend can go in Houston.
Affiliates
Clinical and research training occurs in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings across Baylor College of Medicine and affiliated hospitals. Significant cross-training in both tracks achieves excellent and well-rounded clinical training in both pediatric and adult allergic and immunologic diseases. View our program training sites.