Transplant/Oncology Infectious Diseases Fellowship

Fellowship Title:	Transplant/Oncology Infectious Diseases Fellowship
Division:	Infectious Diseases
Fellowship Type:	Clinical
Supervisor:	Dr. Asma Syed
Duration:	1 - 2 years
Application Open and Close Date:	Internally funded applicants: Open: May 1st Close: June 30th Externally funded/sponsored applicants: Fellowship applications get accepted on a rolling basis throughout the academic year
Anticipated Start Date(s):	Internally funded applicants: July 1 Externally funded/sponsored applicants: Start date based on funding, and application processing
Number of position(s) per year:	Internally funded: 2 Externally funded/sponsored applicants: variable
Description:	The University Health Network (UHN) and the University of Toronto offer an exceptional training environment for graduating fellows seeking to establish or further advance an academic career in Transplant/Oncology Infectious Diseases. The program follows the curriculum recommended by the AST Infectious Diseases Community of Practice and is further enriched under the leadership and mentorship of internationally recognized experts: Drs. Shahid Husain, Coleman Rotstein, Atul Humar, Deepali Kumar, Sasan Hosseini, Victoria Hall, and Asma Syed. Two training tracks are available: A one-year clinical track for fellows pursuing a career as academic clinicians. A two-year research track for fellows aiming to develop an academic research career. It is subject to research mentors approval and available funding. The program is accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada under the Area of Focused Competence in Solid Organ Transplantation training track. Successful graduates who meet eligibility criteria are awarded the DRCPSC designation (Diplomate of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada). Further details can be found at: https://www.royalcollege.ca/en/eligibility-and-exams/areas-of-focused-competence.html https://www.royalcollege.ca/content/dam/documents/ibd/solid-organ-transplantation/solid_organ_transplantation_afc_ctr_e.html Clinical Training For inpatient consultations, fellows rotate between two specialized sites: one focusing on solid organ transplantation (SOT) and another dedicated to allo- and auto-stem cell transplantation, hematologic malignancies (including CAR-T cell therapy), and solid tumors. Overall, about 8 months of the fellowship are spent on the inpatient rotations. The outpatient component consists of a weekly longitudinal clinic held throughout the duration of the fellowship. In addition, fellows are expected to undertake electives across a variety of clinical disciplines to further expand their knowledge and proficiency in Transplant and Oncology Infectious Diseases. Academic Development The program includes a well-structured, interactive weekly lecture series, delivered by invited speakers, core faculty, and fellows, covering both core and advanced topics in Transplant/Oncology ID. Research-track fellows are encouraged to actively engage in ongoing research initiatives and to develop independent projects. Comprehensive training in clinical, translational, and laboratory research methodologies is supported through robustly funded clinical and laboratory-based research programs in Transplant/Oncology ID. Application Process Eligible applicants must be Board Certified/Board Eligible in Adult Infectious Disease. Interested candidates should submit: An updated curriculum vitae A statement of interest Three letters of recommendation Sponsored applicants are required to provide proof of funding when submitting their application. Applicants from Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates who have funding should apply through the STAR portal: https://star.pgme.utoronto.ca/. After submitting the application, please notify us by email.
Contact Name:	Dr. Asma Syed
Role:	Program Director
Telephone:	416-340-5230
E-mail:	Asma.Syed@uhn.ca
Mailing Address:	University Health Network, 585 University Avenue, 9-MaRS-9061 Toronto, Ontario M5G 2N2