The Pediatric Clinical Immunology and Allergy program at the University of Manitoba has a longstanding history of training internationally recognized physicians within the specialty. The program offers a balanced learning experience of outpatient care within a tertiary center and community clinics, challenging outpatient consultations, along with abundant formal teaching exposures. Trainees have pursued a broad variety of careers, including both research and clinical focuses. Trainees have published and presented peer reviewed manuscripts and abstracts at national and international meetings. Perhaps the greatest strength of our training program is the approachable and friendly nature of our support staff and staff physicians.

Research

All trainees are expected to undertake a research project. This may be clinical or basic science depending on their interest. Clinical studies may be organized with any of the members of the Clinical Immunology & Allergy program, while basic studies are usually organized with affiliated members if the Clinical Immunology & Allergy training program (e.g. Clinical Pharmacology, Rheumatology). Clinical studies may involve such areas as: drug studies, retrospective chart reviews, prospective clinical trials, and studies of diagnostic tests used in the practice of Clinical Immunology & Allergy, etc.

Trainees are expected to present results of their research projects at national and international meetings.

Fellow Responsibilities

• See consultations on the ward. The resident may review all patients with the Attending Staff. The resident will complete the consultation form under supervision.
• Attend Allergy and Immunology Clinics at the Children’s Hospital. The resident will assess at least two new patients plus follow-up patients during each clinic day. On at least two occasions during the rotation, the resident will have an observed patient assessment. At other times, portions of the resident’s interactions with the patient/family will be observed. Immediate feedback will be given.
• Dictate consultation and follow-up letters after each clinic. These letters will be reviewed by attending staff and used for feedback. Letters should be dictated on the day of the clinic. Typed letters will be returned to house-staff and discussed with the resident. Copies of letters will be available as examples.

Attend and participate in all academic Allergy sessions.

• Post-clinic conferences as scheduled. Residents/Fellows should be prepared to discuss patients seen in the previous clinic.
• Cross-Canada distributed fellows’ academic half day, Wednesdays 12:00- 15:00 Thursdays Pediatric Research Rounds: 12:00 – 1:00 pm
• Weekly academic allergy/immunology rounds (Journal Club and Interesting Cases)
• Monthly Evening Journal Club with Adult and Pediatric Allergists.
  • Monthly Academic Rounds (including Journal Club) attending adult and pediatric allergists within the hospital and community