Program Overview
The Infectious Disease Department within the Department of Medicine has created and continues to maintain a comprehensive Policy Manual. This manual addresses a range of rules and guidelines that are relevant to all facets of the fellowship program. This working document is consistently updated and maintained to ensure the highest level of accuracy at all times. We encourage you to review our full Infectious Disease recruitment program overview below.
In addition to the rules and regulations, the Department of Medicine provides various benefits and educational resources for each resident. Residents receive the standard Update Medical University benefits for Graduate Medical Education trainees. Those include full health and dental plans, malpractice insurance, life insurance, and retirement options.
In addition, the Department of Medicine also offers the following:
- PGY 4 - $63,380.00
- PGY 5 - $66,318.00
Four weeks (20 working days) per year as PGY 4 and PGY 5.
Free of charge for all current and future claims through NYS Public Officers Law.
Many health insurance options are available. Coverage begins on the 43rd day of employment.
Two plans are offered with a total of $40,000 coverage at no cost.
The parking fee and your parking location will be determined prior to your start date and an assignment will be made during the week of orientation for those who require parking.
- Free copies
- Computer Lab
- Department Library
- Lab Coats: Two coats provided at start of program, one additional coat provided each additional year of training
- $300 educational fund per year for each level of training, including preliminary interns
- Research travel awards for projects through Update at Syracuse (subject to departmental approval)
- Reimbursement for presenting at national conferences
Relocation advice, referrals, and general program assistance.
Upstate Medical University has many housing options to meet your needs during your Fellowship Training. Please contact the Office of University Housing to find the perfect place to call home while you experience all that Upstate Medical University Infectious Disease and Syracuse have to offer.
Should you require further assistance please contact Danielle Scott, ID Fellowship Administrator at (315) 464-7287 or via email at scotdani@upstate.edu.
Infectious Disease Fellow Recruitment
