A defined clinical curriculum in Infectious Diseases has been designed for house officers in our Department. It consists of readings from current and classic literature in the field, reference to specific electronic resources, specific textbook readings, case studies, and presentations. This curriculum, which constitutes the basic knowledge base for our clinical training, is compiled and updated regularly.

Each week the Division holds a clinical conference: Infectious Diseases Grand Rounds. Fellows organize this clinical conference, which is primarily case-driven, but involves didactic presentations and discussions. Our colleagues from Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Obstetrics and Gynecology, and St. Joseph Mercy Hospital are also regular participants in this event.

Current Grand Rounds Schedule

Every Wednesday morning, the fellows, residents, and students on service meet with the Division Chief and members of the faculty to review and discuss interesting or problematic cases encountered during the previous week at UMHS.

One of our faculty members, Dr. Carol Chenoweth, is Director of the University of Michigan Health System's Infection Control Service. Fellows are expected to gain experience in hospital epidemiology during their fellowship. They do this by attending the monthly meetings of the Infection Control Committee and by participating regularly in the activities of the Infection Control Service. They may choose to conduct epidemiological research with our faculty. The opportunity to obtain formal training through the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) is also available to interested fellows.

Once each month a Journal Club is held at the home of a Division member. The purpose of this event is both to remain current on important new developments in our field and also to instruct our fellows on the critical evaluation of published research.