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Introduction

Allergy and Immunology encompasses a wide array of conditions, ranging from rare diseases such as primary immunodeficiencies to more common disorders such as asthma and allergic rhinitis. This rotation guide covers key areas in Allergy and Immunology that will help you care for pediatric patients with allergic and immunologic disorders.

The following topics (or conditions) are addressed in this rotation guide:

Other relevant topics in Allergy and Immunology are covered in the following rotation guides:

The following image is an overview of the major cell types involved in immune responses and key functions of these cells.

Principal Cells of the Immune System

The major cell types involved in immune responses and the key functions of these. (Source: Cellular and Molecular Immunology. 2016 Philadelphia: Saunders/Elsevier.)

For a brief history of allergy and immunology, click here.

See Next Steps if you would like to explore or are interested in a career in pediatric allergy and immunology and are looking for more information on conferences, training, and other opportunities.

This rotation guide was developed by a collaborative team of contributors including:

Writers: Sara Barmettler, MD
Peer Reviewers: Lacey Robinson, MD; Jessica Gereige, MD; Amy Levin, MD.
Section Expert:  David Amrol, MD 
Senior Editor: Julie Ingelfinger, MD
Last updated: March 2020 by Nicole Lahood, MD

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    David Amrol, MD

    Dr. Amrol graduated medical school magna cum laude from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1998. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in 2001. After his residency, Dr. Amrol continued his education at Vanderbilt University Medical Center where he completed a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology in 2003. Dr. Amrol joined the Division of Allergy and Immunology in 2003, where he is currently Director of the Division of Allergy and Immunology, and Associate Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine. Dr. Amrol’s academic interests include asthma, allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, food allergy, and immunodeficiency.

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