Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School Program
About This Program
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center's Medical Microbiology Fellowship provides comprehensive training in clinical and translational microbiology across adult, pediatric, and public health settings. Fellows gain expertise through hands-on bench work, consultative roles, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, and rich research opportunities, preparing graduates for leadership positions in clinical microbiology.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
James Edward Kirby, MD
Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Debbie Ribaya
Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr
Locations
Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr
Dept of Pathology YA 309
330 Brookline Ave
Boston, MA 02215
300 Longwood Ave
Boston, MA 02115-5737
250 Washington St
Boston, MA 02108-4619
Application Information
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U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Aug 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
May 26, 2025 - Mar 31, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-5 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.