Allergy immunology fellowship

[u/Dynamics66]

Hi everyone,

I am currently a PGY-1 in Pediatrics at a lower-tier academic institution. Initially, I was interested in cardiology, but recently I have developed an interest in Allergy & Immunology (A&I). I am planning to do 1-2 away rotations in A&I, but I want to make sure I am making the right financial decision.

1. What does pay look like in A&I in private practice (PP)?I know that academic positions tend to pay less and are more research-focused, so I have ruled out academia. Is the pay similar for someone who does an A&I fellowship through pediatrics versus internal medicine (IM), especially if they end up seeing more adult patients? How common is it to make $350-400K in private practice, in A&I?

2. I don't have many research opportunities at my current institution, and to be honest, I dislike research.However, I am willing to work on 1-2 projects just for the sake of a fellowship spot. How crucial is research for matching into an A&I fellowship?

I would greatly appreciate your input. Thank you!