Infectious Disease Residency Program Major

Description: A residency training program that prepares physicians in the natural history, prevention and treatment of major infectious diseases, including sexually transmitted diseases, and the long-term management of patients. Includes instruction in epidemiology, identification and specimen collection techniques, and quality assurance and cost containment. Requires prior completion of a program in internal medicine. Is Infectious Disease Residency Program the right major for you?
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Infectious Disease Residency Program Major

What Courses Do Infectious Disease Residency Program Majors Take?

The required and elective courses you would take for Infectious Disease Residency Program majors vary considerably among institutions. Courses are listed here that are illustrative of the breadth of topics you are likely to experience were you to major in this field.

  • Disease Identification
  • Epidemiology
  • Pathology