Research opportunities are available for fellows interested in basic mechanisms of disease or those interested in pursuing more clinically oriented projects. As the medical center is located in the midst of the main campus of the University of Michigan, research mentors may include faculty from our Division of Infectious Diseases, the School of Public Health, or other schools or departments throughout the University and Medical School. Historically, about 50% of fellows obtain funding and choose to do a third year of training to further their academic career goals.
Early during fellowship, conferences are scheduled to allow faculty members to present research opportunities. Fellows select mentors, and a division-wide research committee reviews proposals with fellows and mentors. For most fellows, the research project results in a presentation at a national meeting as well as a journal publication.
