The Division of Infectious Diseases of the Sidney Kimmel Medical College offers an Infectious Diseases Fellowship based at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.  Our division is dedicated to training physicians to become leaders in the field of Infectious Diseases. 

We accept three fellows per year to our Program. Fellows will gain unparalleled clinical experience with a diverse patient community and multidisciplinary team to mature into compassionate, competent ID physicians.

Our fellows see patients at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital as well as several other locations for a well-rounded clinical experience.  Our fellows work alongside our 15 faculty members of the Medical College and actively manage patients on our general, opioid use disorder, solid organ transplant, bone marrow transplant, orthopedic surgery and neurological subspecialty consult services. 

In addition,  our program offers elective time to allow each fellow to tailor their training to their interest, for instance in medical education, Transplant Infectious Diseases, ambulatory HIV practice, critical care and global health.

There are plenty of opportunities for fellows to dive into research/quality improvement projects, educate other trainees including students and residents and partake in our Division's Antimicrobial Stewardship and/or Infection Control committees.

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Fellowship Benefits & Other Information

Thank you for visiting our website at Thomas Jefferson University Division of Infectious Diseases fellowship program. We welcome you to explore and learn about the many opportunities that await you as potential fellow in our program.

We are proud to offer several concentrated pathways within our Infectious Diseases fellowship program. These include additional and/or focused training in:

  1. Transplant Infectious Diseases
  2. Infectious Diseases-Critical Care Fellowship 
  3. Substance Use Disorder Associated Infections
  4. Medical Education

We are proud to celebrate our differences and believe a diverse training program and division strengthens our ability to serve our patients. 

We are constantly inspired by our fellows. Come join us and help shape not only your own education, but also the education of future Jefferson Infectious Diseases fellows for many years to come.

Devin Weber, MD, FACP, FIDSA  - Program Director 
Sean Moss, MD - Associate Program Director
Tina Melton - Program Coordinator

First Year

  • Inpatient consult service - 36 weeks (General, Transplant, Surgical, OUD)
  • Research - 8 weeks 
  • Elective - 2 weeks
  • Microbiology lab - 2 weeks
  • Vacation - 4 weeks

Second Year

  • Inpatient consult service - 22 weeks (General, Transplant, Surgical, OUD, Neuro)
  • Outpatient ID clinic - 6 weeks
  • Research - 8 weeks
  • ASP/IC - 4 weeks
  • Elective - 4 weeks
  • Subspecialty clinics - 2 weeks
  • Microbiology lab - 2 weeks
  • Vacation - 4 weeks

Outpatient

  • HIV clinic 1/2 day per week for all fellows with our HIV specialists
  • Transplant ID clinic while on service or elective
  • Lankenau outpatient clinic block in 2nd year (includes follow ups, new referrals, HIV, Hep C, Travel, miscellaneous)

Didactics

  • Weekly case management conference
  • Weekly board review
  • Weekly core curriculum lectures by faculty
  • Weekly microbiology rounds
  • Monthly HIV conference
  • Monthly journal club
  • Monthly city-wide conference amongst Philadelphia training programs
  • Quarterly IDSA guidelines reviews

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital 

Thomas Jefferson University is an 800-bed university teaching hospital, based in Center City Philadelphia, with a broad referral base from the Pennsylvania-New Jersey-Delaware tristate area. Fellows rotate on several consult services, including: general teaching service, solid organ transplant service, bone marrow transplant service, and neurological/neurosurgical service. Fellows will mentor other trainees, but will also have the opportunity to work one-on-one with faculty on specialty services. 

About Jefferson Health - Greater Philadelphia & South Jersey Region

Lankenau Medical Center

Lankenau Medical Center is a 500-bed community teaching hospital with a strong academic tradition. Fellows rotate on both inpatient and outpatient services with the Infectious Diseases physicians of the Delaware Valley Associates, including unique rotations in travel clinic consultation and exposure to private practice. Parking is free for fellows.

Lankenau Medical Center

Drexel Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice

The Drexel Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice (PCCP) is one of two sites where our ID fellows may rotate for their HIV continuity clinic experience.  PCCP has been a safe haven for many in our local community with HIV/AIDS and has one of the largest ambulatory patient panels. PCCP offers an exceptional ambulatory experience inclusive of primary care, gender affirming care, behavioral health and case management.

About Drexel's Program

Wills Eye Hospital

Wills Eye Hospital is a freestanding eye hospital that has an affiliation with Thomas Jefferson University as its Department of Ophthalmology. The hospital includes an Emergency Department and four inpatient beds that fellows may visit while on the neurological/neurosurgical consult service.

About Will's Eye

We are enthused to offer several subspecitalty tracks within the field of ID to best prepare you for the career of your dreams. These include:

Transplant Infectious Diseases (TID)

  • TID track will prepare the rising clinician to care for the immunocompromised patient with excellence.  Fellows should self-identify their interest in the concentration and notify the program leadership early in their training to best benefit from the opportunity.
  • Fellows will have additional time on Transplant clinical services, as well as benefit from close mentorship from our Transplant ID faculty, access to research projects, and participation in journal clubs.

ID-Critical Care Medicine 3year combined fellowship program

  • Fellows interested in pursuing a career inclusive of infectious diseases and critical care medicine may apply to our combined 3-year ID-CCM fellowship.  The program is administered through the Department of Medicine and is open to candidates who have completed an internal medicine residency training.  Upon completion of the combined fellowship, trainees will be eligible for board certification in both Infectious Diseases and Critical Care Medicine.

ID & Substance Use Disorder (SUD)

  • SUD track will provide the Infectious Disease clinician with focused training to lead acute and longitudinal care for infectious complications of substance use disorder and to develop a strong knowledge base of the treatment of SUD itself.
  • Fellows will have additional clinical time with addiction medicine, completing SUD focused research projects, and partaking in national modules.

HIV & Gender Affirming Care at the Drexel Partnership

  • Fellows will care for their HIV continuity patients at the Drexel Partnership Comprehensive Care Practice.  Fellows will be paried with faculty mentors from Jefferson and Drexel.  Fellows will master the wholistic care of persons living with HIV, as well as benefit from the site's gender-affirming care, opiod use disorder support, and research database.

Medical Education

  • The Medical Education concentration is ideal for the fellow who wishes to pursue a career as a clinician educator. Fellows will utilize their elective blocks for formal didactics on learning theory, coupled with opportunities to train different learners with feedback over the 2-years.
  • Fellows will be paired with a mentor from our Medical Education Committee and provided opportunities for research in medical education for publication and presentation.

Class of 2026 Fellows

Isaac Daudelin, MD, PhD
Class of 2026

I was born and raised in New Jersey, completed medical training at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School with a combined PhD focused on the role of the immune system in drug distribution within tuberculosis pulmonary lesions and stayed to complete internal medicine residency.  I am thrilled to now be living in Philadelphia to complete my infectious disease specialty training at Jefferson. When I'm not in the hospital, I enjoy creating larger than life microbes by needle felting, exploring the diverse food scene in and around Philadelphia, and hiking around the surrounding parks.

Lucjan Lang, DO
Class of 2026

I'm originally from the Hudson Valley in upstate NY where I did most of my undergraduate and medical training before coming to Jefferson Health - New Jersey to complete my internal medicine training.  I came to Philly after visiting it a number of times during my residency training and fell in love with the city of brotherly love! Jefferson Health has been a great place to train in as an ID fellow, with a wide variety of pathologies, unique cases and a very supportive faculty has made it an incredible learning environment!  I enjoy going on runs in the woods, taking my dogs for walks and enjoying the great food scene in Philly!

Angelina Liddy, MD
Class of 2026

I was born and raised in Bucks County, PA. I attended medical school at St. George's University and completed my Internal Medicine residency and chief year at Jefferson Health - Northeast in Philadelphia. I am thrilled to continue my education in my home city of Philadelphia. Jefferson has provided me the opportunity to care for a diverse patient population, explore a broad range of pathology and learn from amazing faculty.  My interests within Infectious Diseases include orthopedic infections, tropical medicine, pandemic preparedness and tick-borne illnesses. Outside of medicine, I enjoy reading, hiking/camping, and spending time with familty and friends.

Welcoming our Class of 2027

  • Nicholas MacDonald, MD
  • Claire Zurlo, MD
  • Kaitlyn Barney, DO

Laura Walters, DO
Class of 2025

Joining the infectious disease fellowship at Jefferson Health in the heart of Philadelphia was both a humbling and exhilarating journey.  From the very beginning, I was surrounded by a faculty whose expertise, passion for teaching, and unwavering commitment to mentorship set a gold standard for clinical education.  They were genuiely invested in my growth, both as a doctor and as a person.  The wide spectrum of complex and rare infections we encountered every day pushed me to think critically and adapt quickly.  But what made this program truly exceptional was the culture. Every member of the department, from senior faculty to fellow trainees, created an environment that was warm, collaborative, and inclusive. My opinion and input as a fellow felt truly heard and valued by my experienced attendings.

I loved my fellowship training so much that upon my completion, I knew without a doubt that I wanted to stay and continue my career at this institution.  The opporunity to contribute as a faculty member at Jefferson Health now feels like the perfect next chapter. In every case, every lecture, and every discussion, I continue to feel supported and guided by a community that is truly invested in my sucess which allows me to provide the best possible care to my patients. 

Joseph Glowacki, DO
Class of 2024

My time at Jefferson as an Infectious Disease fellow was incredibly rewarding.  The fellowship program was thoughtfully structured and it felt truly fellow-focused, with faculty demonstrating a clear commitment to education, professional and personal growth, and maintained an excellent balance between autonomy and supervision.  I particulary enjoyed working across the various ID services, participating in a dedicated HIV clinic (with an amazing mentor-Dr. DeSimone), and collaborating closely with the microbiology and pharmacy teams.

The program also fostered a strong sense of camaraderie.  I appreciated the larger fellowship class size and developed lasting friendships with my co-fellows-we remain in close contact to this day, discussing cases and catching up on life.  The weekly conferences and case discussions were also a highlight; essentially all the ID attendings in the division attended and provided invaluable input.

I lived in Philadelphia for over 10 years during medical school and postgraduate training.  I believe it is one of the best cities in the country when considering its rich history, culture, academia, athletics, arts, and food scene.  I enjoyed walking to work every day and I took pride in serving my community. 

Overall, Jefferson provided an exceptional and well-rounded training experience that gave me the knowledge, resources, and confidence to competently manage a wide range of infectious diseases and succeed in any environment as an attending physician.

Sarah Haddad, MD
Class of 2023

I was lucky enough to match at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for my infectious diseases training and as soon as I started, I quickly realized that there was no better program for me!  In addition to the very diverse array of pathologies, the wide exposure to patients from different backgrounds and the very solid training I received, I had the chance to meet impactful individuals that I am still in contact with till today.  On one hand, the faculty was always around to guide me and make sure I have all the opportunities I need to develop my interest in transplant infectious diseases and guide my professional development in a way I will always be grateful for.  On the other hand, I have gained the greatest colleagues and lifelon friends.  My two years as an ID fellow at Jefferson were definitely an unforgettable ride with the most amazing co-fellows who I am honored to have worked with!

Sarah Haddad, MD
Class of 2023

I was lucky enough to match at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital for my infectious diseases training and as soon as I started, I quickly realized that there was no better program for me!  In addition to the very diverse array of pathologies, the wide exposure to patients from different backgrounds and the very solid training I received, I had the chance to meet impactful individuals that I am still in contact with till today.  On one hand, the faculty was always around to guide me and make sure I have all the opportunities I need to develop my interest in transplant infectious diseases and guide my professional development in a way I will always be grateful for.  On the other hand, I have gained the greatest colleagues and lifelon friends.  My two years as an ID fellow at Jefferson were definitely an unforgettable ride with the most amazing co-fellows who I am honored to have worked with!

Anusha Govind, MD
Class of 2018; Assistant Professor, UT Southwestern, Dallas, Texas

I trained at Thomas Jefferson for my internal medicine training, and quickly knew that I wanted to stay there for my infectious disease fellowship as well. I was lucky to match there and receive training under a stellar group of faculty. Every faculty member is knowledgeable and well versed in general infectious diseases, but are experts in their respective fields of infectious disease. As a fellow, you could reach out to an expert in every specific ID field, be it infections in immunocompromised patients or infection control or antibiotic stewardship. The pathology that we saw at Jefferson was humbling, and you see a wide breadth of cases in all areas of infectious disease. More important though than the superb clinical training was being treated as an equal colleague even as a fellow. Your ideas and plans were always valued on rounds, and there was always an exciting discussion to be had. While expectations of the fellows were very high, equal was the support that was provided by each and every faculty member. I had my first child during fellowship, and could not have asked for a better group of faculty and co-fellows to help manage a complicated and exciting time of life without any hindrance to my training. The collegiality between every member of the group is what I remember most about my time in the Jefferson ID training program. As an assistant professor now at UT Southwestern hospital in Dallas, I find myself constantly referring back to what I studied during fellowship to help treat patients. I have a built-in network of support and amazing mentors that I still turn to for help with managing complicated patients and for personal support and guidance. Philadelphia was also an amazing place to live, with a unique food scene and the ability to travel to many other metropolitan cities for a quick getaway. My years in the fellowship were a phenomenal two years that I will cherish for a lifetime. I’m always looking forward to heading back to Philly for a vacation and sitting in on an interesting Friday morning conference.

Puja H Nambiar, MD
Class of 2016; Assistant Professor, Weill Cornell Medical College, NYC 

I joined as an Infectious Disease Fellow at Thomas Jefferson University hospital in 2014. The decision was personal to move to Philadelphia, following residency training. When I look back in time, I can say it was one of my best career moves. Fellowship training at Jefferson was a fun learning joyride that I shared with my exceptional co-fellows. I was immersed in a diverse clinical experience that provided extensive exposure to ID, with unwavering support from faculty that were more like family. I felt confident to practice independently following my fellowship training. And above all got to enjoy a terrific city. I am so honored to be a Jefferson alumna!

Jay Sellers, MD
Class of 2014; Attending, Raleigh Infectious Diseases Associates, NC

I very much enjoyed my two years of ID training at Jefferson. I am very fortunate to have worked with several of the faculty, whom I consider mentors, and whom I model myself after every day in my current professional life. I found the environment to be very collegial, with the attending physicians always having their doors open to discuss patients, research projects, and future plans. The program is very unique in that fellows are exposed to both large-scale, urban academic medicine and private practice in a more suburban environment. I am currently in private practice and found the experience at Lankenau Hospital to be invaluable. The attending physicians there were extremely influential on my future in infectious diseases. Philadelphia is such a great city for learning medicine from a historical and cultural perspective as well - and the food scene is spectacular. I felt extremely well prepared to become an attending physician following completion of fellowship at Jefferson. We had weekly board review sessions, progressive autonomy with patient management, and a fund of knowledge obtained through weekly case presentations and lecture series. Of all the transitions in medical training, I have always thought the transition from fellow to attending was the smoothest - and this is because I was trained extremely well at Jefferson.

2026: Infectious Diseases Associates, PA

2025: Rochester Regional Health Infectious Diseases-NY

2025: Infections Limited East-NJ

2025: Thomas Jefferson University Infectious Diseases-PA

2024: Hackensack Meridian Health University Medical Ctr Infectious Diseases-NJ

2024: Allegheny General Health Infectious Diseases-PA

2024: Geisinger Infectious Diseases-PA

2023: Transplant Fellowship-Vanderbilt University, TN

2023: Main Line Health-Riddle Hospital, PA

2022: Albany Medical Center, NY

2022: Rutgers Health/Robert Wood Johnson, NJ

2021: Delaware Valley ID Associates, PA

2021: Associates in Infectious Diseases, Abington Jefferson, PA

2020: Critical Care Fellowship Thomas Jefferson University; Associates in Infectious Diseases-Abington Jefferson, PA

2020: Upstate University Medical Center Infectious Diseases, NY

2019: Loma Linda University, Veterans Affairs Infectious Diseases, CA

2019: Capital Health Infectious Diseases, NJ

2018: UT Southwestern Medical Center-Infectious Diseases, TX

2018: Delaware Valley ID Associates, PA

A selection of recently published and presented work by our Infectious Diseases fellows:

  1. Lazarevic, B., Daudelin, I., Feingold-Link, J., Damle, N., et al.  Enhancing Communication of Antimicrobial Side Effects for OPAT patients at Discharge.  IDWeek. Atlanta, GA.  October 22nd, 2025
  2. Singanamala., Walters, L., Weber, D., Comar, C.  QuantiFERON TB Gold Test Utilization during Inpatient and Emergency Department Encounters at a Multi-Site, Single Academic Institution.  IDWeek 2025 Atlanta, GA.  October 19, 2025.
  3. Papastamelos, C., Novick, E., Zurlo, J., Seval, N., et al. Viral Hepatitis and HIV Screening Amongst Inpatients with Substance Use Disorder:  An Initial PDSA Cycle Analysis.  Jefferson Health Equity and Quality Improvement Sumit. May 2025.
  4. Walters, L., Nassur, J., Weber., Pettengill, M.  The Use of BCID2 on CSF in Nosocomial CNS Surgical Site Infections.  Poster presented at IDWeek. Los Angeles, CA. October 17, 2024. 
  5. MacGuire. L., Zurlo, C., Urtecho., Weber, D.  "An Unusual Presentation of Meningitis".  American Academy of Neurology 2024 Annual Meeting. April 2024.
  6. Rockower, H., Yeager, S., Schulte, J., Coppock, D., Fenkel, J., Belden, K. Medication Access Barriers to Hepatitis C Anti-Viral Therapy Following Transplantation of Hepatitis C Positive Donors into Hepatitis C Negative Recipients.  Jefferson Health Equity and Quality Improvement Sumit. May 2024.
  7. Tsang, D., Cox, Avery.  "The Impact of Telemedicine on Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Related Clinical Outcomes During the COVID-19 Pandemic" was accepted for publication in AIDS and Behavior 2024.
  8. Glowacki, J, Weber, D, Coppock, D, Novick, E, Tucker, M.  Mixed Fungal Brain Abscess.  Contagion. March 2024. Mixed Fungal Brain Abscess (contagionlive.com)
  9. McCarthy, M., Glowacki, J., Livinsky, R. Taupin, D., Coppock, D. Removing barriers to tecovirimat for mpox-infected individuals via novel models of care delivery.  Poster presented at the Society of General Internal Medicine 2023 Annual Meeting Innovation in Healthcare Delivery, may 2023; Aurora, CO.
  10. Haddad, Sara., Zurlo, J., et al. Genetic Sequencing of Breakthrough Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 Infections in Fully Vaccinated Healthcare Workers. Infectious Diseases in Clinical Practice 31(1):e1202, January 2023. | DOI: 10.1097/IPC.0000000000001202