Transplant & Oncologic Infectious Disease Fellowship

Take your expertise in infectious disease (ID) to the next level with this advanced fellowship in transplant and oncologic infectious disease. This intensive year-long opportunity is designed for individuals who have already completed a general Infectious Disease Fellowship and are eager to enhance their skills in the field of onco-transplant-related infectious diseases. 

Through a combination of comprehensive training, hands-on experience and exposure to cutting-edge facilities, you will emerge as a proficient clinician capable of addressing complex cases in immunocompromised patients with cancer, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) and solid organ transplantation (SOT). Engage with emerging treatments and interventions, including CAR T cell therapies and advanced HSCT techniques, and associated infectious diseases.

Program Highlights

During this advanced fellowship, you will be immersed in a dynamic learning environment that bridges clinical excellence with research innovation. Our program offers the following key features:

• Comprehensive Clinical Exposure: Collaborate with experts and gain hands-on experience in the infectious disease management of patients undergoing Solid Organ Transplants and dealing with other forms of immunocompromised conditions. Your training will take place at two leading institutions: Houston Methodist Hospital (HMH) and MD Anderson Cancer Center (MDACC).
• Institutional Excellence: Benefit from the combined expertise of Houston Methodist Hospital, a top-tier solid organ transplant center in the nation with a remarkable record of 10,000 transplants, and MD Anderson Cancer Center, the premier cancer hospital known for its significant contributions to research and treatment in cancer care.
• Specialized Rotations: Over the course of the year, you will rotate through both institutions to gain exposure to a diverse range of cases. Spend six months at Houston Methodist Hospital, specializing in immunocompromised host infectious disease consults, with a focus on Solid Organ Transplants, oncologic, and related conditions. Transition to MD Anderson Cancer Center for five months, delving into Infectious Disease consultations within the HSCT service (2 months), Leukemia service (2 months), and Medical Oncology service (1 month).

Thank you for your interest in the Houston Methodist Transplant & Oncologic Infectious Disease Fellowship Program. For the 2026 recruitment cycle, all applicants will be interviewed virtually with an option for an in-person interview. Interviews will be conducted based on applicants’ submission of documents. 

Application Requirements

We invite applications from driven individuals who meet the following requirements:

• Previous Completion: Successful graduation from an ACGME-accredited 2-year General Infectious Disease Fellowship Program before the Transplant and Oncologic Infectious Disease Fellowship's start date.
• Letters of Recommendation: Submission of three letters of recommendation, including at least one from the program director of your General Infectious Disease Fellowship.
• Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV): Provide an updated CV highlighting your academic achievements, clinical experiences and research contributions.
• Statement of Interest: Submit a personal statement detailing your interest in the program and your aspirations within the field of onco-transplant-related infectious disease.

Responsibility

• Drug and Tobacco Screening: Job seekers will be tested for nicotine and drug usage during the post-offer physical. If a job seeker tests positive for nicotine use, including nicotine gum and patches, the offer will be rescinded, and individuals will be given the opportunity to participate in a free Houston Methodist-provided tobacco cessation program. Job seekers wishing to reapply after testing positive for nicotine may do so 90 days after the date the initial offer was rescinded. If the job seeker tests positive for drug use, the offer will be rescinded. Job seekers wishing to reapply after testing positive for the drug screening may do so one year after the date the initial offer was rescinded.
• Background Check: Prior to employment start date, job seekers must complete a criminal background check.

Ready to take the next step? Apply now by clicking here and direct any inquiries to Michelle Sullins via email at mmsullins@houstonmethodist.org.