Train physician microbiologists to:

1. Be expert in the selection, use, validation, troubleshooting and interpretation of conventional and state-of-the-art microbiologic tests
2. Know and understand the strengths and limitations of various test modalities, sample types, and testing strategies.
3. Understand the principles and value of diagnostic stewardship and clinical and analytical implications of pre- and post-test probability of disease in the contest of individual tests, patients, settings, and populations.
4. Understand the role of microbiology laboratories in patient care, infection prevention, antibiotic stewardship, diagnostic stewardship, and public health.
5. Be active participants and consultants in patient care from the laboratory.
6. Communicate test and result information effectively to people of all levels.
7. Understand, design evaluate and improve processes to detect laboratory errors, and measure, monitor, and ensure quality laboratory testing.
8. Understand/know laboratory management principles and be ready to lead/direct a high-complexity, high-volume state-of-the-art microbiology laboratories.
9. Complete 1-2 research projects or test validations.
10. Write and publish 1-2 scientific papers.
11. Be proficient at critically reviewing and interpreting the scientific literature, especially in clinical microbiology.
12. Be comfortable and knowledgeable using data to ask and answer questions relevant to laboratory quality, performance, test utilization, and outcomes.
13. Be adaptive, life-long learners capable of practicing in a variety of settings, in particular academic and public health laboratories.

MD applicants must have completed postgraduate training in an ACGME Anatomic and Clinical Pathology or Clinical Pathology, or an ACGME approved Infectious Disease training program.  
 
The Department of Pathology sponsors J1 Visa applications.

Selective Service System Registration:

• All male applicants (as determined by gender assigned at birth for purposes of this requirement) who are US citizens or immigrants must have registered with the Selective Service System within 30 days of their 18^th birthday, or arrival date into the USA.  Individuals are eligible to register until the age of 26.  Failure to register is a violation of federal law, and can face significant penalties, including loss of eligibility for citizenship for immigrants.  Individuals who have not registered are not eligible for a variety of benefits including federal student aid, federal job training, and any job in the Executive Branch of the government (e.g. VA, Medicare, federal prisons), and are not allowed to work in federal facilities even as a resident or fellow.
• Most Duke GME programs require rotations at federal facilities such as VA hospitals or prisons.  All trainees in those programs must be eligible to work at those facilities.  All applicants should ensure that they have registered for the Selective Service System if appropriate.  If they have not registered, they should discuss this with their potential program director. Additional details can be found at https://www.sss.gov.

1. College of American Pathologists Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships with signature (Click here for application)
2. Personal statement
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Medical School transcript
5. ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
6. Copies of USMLE/COMLEX transcripts
7. Three letters of recommendation (including one from current training program director, if applicable)

Questions about the program and application materials should be emailed to:
Ms. Jennifer Allan, Program Manager of Medical Microbiology Fellowship
Email

Links pertaining to eligibility requirements:

American Board of Pathology
Booklet of Information
J-1 Visa Policy

American Board of Medical Microbiology (ABMM)
American Board of Medical Microbiology Exam

Duke GME
Welcome
Training Programs
Applicants

ECFMG
Exchange Visitor Sponsorship Program (EVSP)

North Carolina Medical Board
Resident Training License (RTL) Application