Infection Prevention Fellowship

Infection Preventionists (IPs) are specially trained professionals and dedicated specialists in healthcare whose primary responsibility is to prevent the spread of infections. Parkview Health recognizes the vital importance of having highly trained IPs, and as such, they have created a two-year fellowship for Master of Public Health (MPH) students. This is a part-time, 24 hours a week, paid fellowship . On completion, fellows will have graduated with their MPH degree, obtained their Certificate in Infection Control (CIC) and have two years of hands-on work experience in an Infection Prevention Department.

The curriculum for the Parkview Infection Prevention Program but is not limited to:

• Intro to IPC
• EPIC Bugsy Training
• Precautionary Measures (Standard and Transmission-Based Precautions)
• Introduction to Infectious Diseases and Epidemiology
• Surveillance Basics and Reporting Requirements
• Quality, Safety and Infection Prevention
• The Regulatory Requirement of Infection Prevention
• Creating an Infection Control Plan: Facility Risk Assessments and Goal Development
• Outbreaks & Exposures 101
• NHSN Criteria and Surveillance
• Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization: Environment of Care, Endoscopy & High-Level Disinfection
• Infection Prevention in the Surgical/Procedural Setting
• Antimicrobial Resistance & Stewardship
• Construction, Design & Renovation
• Waterborne Pathogens & Healthcare Implications
• Infection Prevention in Dialysis, Ambulatory Care/Surgery Settings and Behavioral Health
• MPH Practicum
• Capstone projects 

Scott Stienecker, MD, FIDSA, FSHEA, CIC
Medical Director for Infection Prevention and Epidemiology
Medical Director for Antimicrobial Stewardship
Medical Director for Infection Diseases Research Studies
Department of Infection Diseases

Katherine Green, RN, MPH, CIC
Infection Preventionist
IP MPH Fellowship Coordinator

This is a paid, benefited position within the Parkview Infection Prevention department. The fellowship program will cover the cost of the standard Infection Prevention training. Additionally, fellows will be reimbursed for the cost of the CIC test after providing proof of obtaining their CIC.

Fellows are eligible to apply for a $5,000 Candidate Award between the first and second year with a one-year work commitment to Parkview upon completion of an MPH program.

Fellows must be currently enrolled in a Master of Public Health program and have a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Public Health, Biology, Chemistry, Pre-Med, Pathology, Health Science or other science-based major. They must be able to work onsite in Fort Wayne, IN at Parkview Regional Medical Center and commute for occasional training experiences at other Parkview facilities. In addition, fellows must complete all pre-hire requirements (criminal background check, drug testing, etc.) per Human Resources’ deadline.

Previous experience working in healthcare is preferred but not required.

Applicants are required to fill out an online application. Final candidates will be chosen to participate in an interview.