The FAHZU complex infectious disease precision diagnosis training program provides an exceptional learning platform for outstanding candidates, enabling them to gain in-depth knowledge of advanced pathogen detection technologies in clinical laboratories and learn how to develop clinical research strategies related to infectious diseases based on these technologies. Throughout the training process, as your experience, skills, and performance improve, you will take on increasing responsibilities. You will learn how to apply advanced pathogen detection technologies such as ddPCR and high-throughput sequencing in clinical laboratories in a standardized manner, and master related clinical and research tools, laying a solid foundation for your future clinical practice and academic career in this field.

Within our team, besides the hospital staff, there are also Medical Students, fellows, and resident trainees from across the country. We work together harmoniously, upholding the same values and sense of responsibility, always placing the needs of patients first and striving to provide rapid and accurate diagnostic solutions for them.

We care about your background and why you chose to join us. Everything we do is aimed at helping you succeed in medical research and clinical disease diagnosis, supporting you in achieving the impact you’ve always believed you could make.

1. Under the one-on-one guidance of our experienced mentors, you will learn and master pathogen identification technologies in clinical laboratories, such as PCR, high-throughput sequencing, gene chips, and mass spectrometry.

2. You will interact directly with mentors, and in addition to routine pathogen detection work, you will have the opportunity to participate in clinical scientific research of interest. Our mentors have extensive research experience and publish over 30 papers annually.

3. You will participate in the review and interpretation of complex diagnostic results (such as metagenomic high-throughput sequencing) on a daily basis, working as part of a small team with our interpretation team. During the result review process, you will learn from mentors about the biological characteristics of pathogens, the relationship between microorganisms and host responses, and other specialized knowledge. For rare and typical cases, we will also conduct teaching sessions.

4. Leveraging the National Infectious Disease Center platform in our hospital, you will have ample opportunities to initiate clinical research projects of interest during your training.

5. We offer a robust theoretical training program, including monthly meetings introducing new pathogen diagnostic technologies, weekly literature review sessions, and academic conferences with international teams within the hospital.

The goal of our program is to cultivate participants' excellence in the molecular diagnosis of complex infectious disease pathogens, covering laboratory setups, operational procedures, and result analysis for mass spectrometry, sequencing, gene chips, and various PCR technologies. By collaborating with multidisciplinary researchers engaged in pathogen identification for infectious diseases, participants will gain a solid foundation in clinical research, supporting their future success in academic medicine. Dedicated research time and resources will provide participants with opportunities to independently initiate and carry out research projects, while continuously growing under the guidance of their mentors.

The program offers a full-time training experience, with a duration of 2 weeks to 6 months. In special circumstances, training can be arranged for a different duration based on your needs and interests.

Fellows: Individuals with knowledge of clinical microbiology, clinical medicine, and/or molecular biology techniques.

Research Areas and Subspecialties:

1. Respiratory Infections

2. Central Nervous System Infections

3. Diarrheal Diseases

4. Fever of unknown origin

5. Sepsis

6. Tuberculosis/Non-tuberculous Mycobacteria

7. Clinical Microbiology

8. Molecular Diagnostic Techniques for Pathogens

9. Invasive Pulmonary Aspergillosis

10. Acute Infections

Technologies:

1. (Multiplex) Quantitative Fluorescence PCR

2. Gene Chip Technology

3. Mass Spectrometry (MALDI-TOF)

4. Metagenomic High-throughput Sequencing Technology

5. Targeted High-throughput Sequencing Technology

6. Various POCT Rapid Detection Systems

Week one: Introduction and welcome, program overview, department introduction

Daily: Practical operation of diagnostic technologies and result interpretation under the guidance of mentors

Every Tuesday: Discussion on rare and complex infection cases

Every Wednesday: Ward rounds and discussions with doctors regarding patient care

Every Thursday: Clinical microbiology and molecular diagnostic techniques learning meetings

Every Friday: Participant literature review presentations

Final Week: Summary and reflection, participant presentations or discussions on key takeaways, feedback session (such as online surveys or live Q&A)

In the final week before the completion of the program, each mentor will conduct a comprehensive assessment of the participants based on the training content. The assessment will cover areas such as theoretical knowledge, technical skills, case analysis, practice-based learning and improvement, interpersonal communication skills, professional ethics, and clinical research abilities. Mentors will meet with participants individually to provide oral feedback and evaluation. Theoretical knowledge will be assessed through a written exam. The results will be included in the participant's graduation certificate in the form of a report. At the end of the program, participants are required to submit an objective self-assessment and summary form.

The program is free of charge.