Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PD)
Specialty Description
Specialty Overview
Pediatric infectious diseases treats a wide range of infectious and immunologic diseases such as those caused by bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Pediatric infectious diseases specialists diagnose, treat, and work to prevent infectious diseases in children. Additionally, they often function like medical detectives and evaluate children with symptoms that are recurrent, atypical or unexplained.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.
Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PD) Training
Graduate year 1 positions are not available immediately upon medical school completion.
Eligibility & Application Criteria
Types of Graduates
Resident Statistics
Average Number of Residents/Fellows
3.2
Resident Gender
Faculty Statistics
Faculty Distribution
Graduate Career Plans
In 2025, 69 residents or fellows completed training in Pediatric Infectious Diseases (PD). Program directors knew of the plans of 63 (91.3%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
Post Graduate Landing Spots in 2025
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.