Transfusion Medicine Fellowship

Description: Dr. Christopher D. Hillyer directs this 1-2 year fellowship that is centered at Emory University Hospital with its active liver, kidney, heart and lung, pancreas, and bone marrow transplantation services. Further experience in pediatric, obstetric, and trauma-related medicine is gained at Egleston Children's Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, and Grady Memorial Hospital, and at the American Red Cross. The 12-month clinical rotation meets all requirements of the American Board of Pathology examination in blood banking. An optional 12 months of research training provides the laboratory skills for pursuing a career in academic transfusion medicine. Research opportunities include molecular virology (SIV, HIV, CMC), transplantation immunology, genetics and immunology of neoplasia, and stem cell physiology.

Positions:
ACGME fully accredited (1 position)

Requirements:
USMLE Step 3, Georgia Medical Licensure, AP/CP or CP completed

Faculty:
Christopher D. Hillyer, MD, Director
Robert Bray, PhD
Alexander Duncan, MD, ChB
Alfred Grindon, MD
Krista Hillyer, MD
Tommy Howard, MD, PhD
Lennart Logdbert, MD, PhD
John Roback, MD, PhD
James Zimring, MD, PhD