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Thank you for visiting the Fellows-in-Training section on the ACAAI Web site. Here you will find links to news and announcements from the College, FIT Corner Questions, as well as information on educational opportunities, funding and grants, volunteer work, a list of your national and regional representatives, and a host of other pertinent information and links.
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Resources help FITs stay focused and on track
by Christopher Martin, MD, Senior FIT Representative to the ACAAI Board of Regents
You’ve heard me say it before, at the meeting in Miami and in previous communications, “The new ACAAI website is coming soon!” I am happy to report that the new ACAAI portal is us up and running with many features we’ve wanted for a long time. As before, the Fellow-in-Training section hosts information on fellow training requirements, research opportunities, and recommended reading lists. The FIT representative section has been expanded with up-to-date contact information (We want to hear from you!) as well as the forms to use when nominating someone for a representative position. Popular areas remain unchanged, such as the FIT Corner that still hosts the most recent ACAAI FIT board review-type questions, as well as an archive of previous years’ topics. Read more
Photo Highlights from ACAAI Annual Meeting 2009
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Clemens von Pirquet Awards
Dr. William Sheehan
Dr. Kunal Shah
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18th Annual ACAAI FIT Bowl
Dr. Pooja Varshey
Dr. Rafael Firszt |
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| Fellows-in-Training Reception at 2009 ACAAI Annual Meeting |
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Mentor Program
In response to numerous inquiries for assistance from young physicians and fellows-in-training, the College has set up a Mentoring Program (link below) to assist new graduates during their first year in practice. Click the link for more information on this valuable program. More senior physicians who are interested in being mentors for junior physicians may also find this information valuable.
Mentor Program
Practice Parameters
Looking for the latest "official" guidance from the A&I senior leadership? Browsing for information to include in presentations? Or searching for information on common conditions that an Allergist and Immunologist deal with? Look no further than the Practice Parameters (link below). An excellent resource to bookmark and have on hand when trying to answer the "What would my mentor do?" sort of questions. The link brings you to a listing of the most recent versions available.
Joint Task Force of Practice Parameters
Taking the Boards?
Are you taking the Boards, or preparing for the future? Start with the "official" word from the ABAI (link below) folks who administer the exam. Chock full of good information to help you on your way. There are even links to Twitter and Facebook so you can keep up on the latest exam requirements, MOC programs, fees, schedule and resources.
American Board of Allergy and Immunology
Federation of State Medical Boards
Do you need more information about the policies and requirements of a State you practice in, or plan on practicing in? Try the FSMB (link below). A repository of data on State-level practices, as well as a host of other information. Best of all, if you can't find what you're looking for, there are links to all individual States and Territories.
Federation of State Medical Boards
Grants and Awards
Many opportunities exist for monetary awards that offset the cost of travel to the ACAAI Annual Meeting. The Alliance of the ACAAI holds annual fundraisers to assist with the awarding of the Clemens von Pirquet Awards. Annual meeting attendees should have their abstracts in before the deadline to compete for these prestigious awards. Industry contributes generously to sponsor FIT attendees from around the world.
See Awards and Grant section under Member section for "Applications and Forms"