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, 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)

  • Fellows pursuing the Transplant Infectious Diseases (TID) Track will be prepared to care for immunocompromised hosts, including solid organ and stem cell transplant receipents.  Fellows should self-identify interest in the track and notify program leadership early in their training to best benefit from the opporunity.  Training will consist of a maximum of 24 weeks of inpatient consultation on a dedicated TID service at TJUH, 12 months of longitudinal outpatient TID clinic, mentored scholarly project in TID, and other structured activities (ie elective rotations with transplant subspecialty services, participation in journal club, attending regional transplant conferences). 

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 2027 Fellows

Kaitlyn Barney, DO 
Class of 2027

I was raised in Delaware County, PA.  I attended medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) and completed my Internal Medicine residency at Jefferson-Abington Hospital.  Continuing my medical education as an Infectious Disease fellow at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital has been an amazing experience.  We have the chance to see and learn about a variety of pathologies, and our faculty are incredibly supportative.  My interest within infectious disease include caring for individuals living with HIV, antimicrobial stewardship, and infection prevention.  Outside of the hospital, I love reading, cuddling with my cat, hiking/camping, and spending time with family and friends.

Nicholas MacDonald, MD
Class of 2027

While originally born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, I moved to Philadelphia in 2018 to attend medical school at the Sidney Kimmel Medical College.  I chose to stay at Jefferson for Residency and Fellowship training and now have the pleasure of calling both Philadelphia and Jefferson home.  I can't say enough good things about the people I work with and the amazing food our city has to offer!  In addition to general infectious diseases, I have a particular interest in infections among transplant recipients.  Outside of work, I like to spend time cooking, exploring the city or road-tripping somewhere nearby, and parenting my cats. 

Claire Zurlo, MD
Class of 2027

I was born in Hershey, PA before going to undergrad at Hamilton College in Upstate New York.  I worked for a bit in the non-profit sector out in California before coming back east to do a post-bacc and then ultimately starting at Jefferson for medical school.  I was lucky enough to match for internal medicine residency here and stay as a Chief Resident afterward before starting fellowship. I clearly have had a great experiennce at Jefferson that keeps me coming back for more!  My academic interests include infections in people who use drugs, non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections and medical education.  Outside of work, I love to run, read and spend time with my husband and son exploring our beloved city. 

Welcoming our Class of 2028

  • Samyuktha Manikandan, MD
  • Amulya Reddy, MD

Laura Walters, DO
Class of 2025: Assistant Professor, Sidney Kimmel Medical College-PA

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: Attending, Hackensack Meredith Health-NJ

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: Assistant Professor, Vanderbilt University School of Medicine-TN

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 lifelong 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!

2026: Thomas Jefferson University Infectious Diseases-PA

2026: Lankenau Medical Center, Mainline Health-PA

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