Infectious Diseases Fellowship (Combined MGH-BWH)

Overview

A combined MGH-BWH programme training leaders in infectious diseases, with a first clinical year across both hospitals, Mass Eye and Ear and Dana-Farber, and clinician-educator or research pathways.

The programme

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

2 years (board eligibility); optional further T32-supported research years

Start

7 July 2027

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Not stated on official page

Department

Division of Infectious Diseases, Mass General Brigham

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Not stated on official page

International applicants

Institution policyYes - IMGs need a standard ECFMG certificate for J-1 clinical sponsorship, completed base residency training and a Statement of Need from their home country

Visa support

Institution policyclinical J-1 (Alien Physician) sponsored by ECFMG, coordinated by the MGB Office for Global Professionals and Scholars (Training Program Liaison for MGH/BWH); GPS also processes H-1B, TN, O-1 and other visas - availability is programme-specific

Licence requirement

Institution policyMassachusetts limited licence (for trainees in ACGME programmes or fellowships at facilities hosting ACGME programmes; requires USMLE Steps 1-2 or MCCQE) or full Massachusetts licence; application initiated via the training facility

How to apply

Deadline

Apply through ERAS July-August; interviews 22 & 28 September, 5 & 13 October 2026; Match Day 2 December 2026

Application method

ERAS; NRMP Match

Funding

Funding

Institution policyhousestaff salary scale effective 1 July 2026: PGY-4 $97,728, PGY-5 $102,466, PGY-6 $106,612, PGY-7 $112,535, PGY-8 $118,458 (PGY-1 $84,579), plus benefits

Official sources