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Fellowship in Vector-Borne Illness Program

Become an ILADS Fellow - Apply Today

The ILADS’ Fellowship Program is a core educational offering of ILADS and ILADEF. This Fellowship is designed to further develop and showcase distinguished members who have displayed extensive knowledge in the field and dedicated commitment to the organization. In order to qualify to become an ILADS Fellow, the candidate must meet all requirements set out by the ILADS Board of Directors.

The program is appropriate for and tailored to meet the educational needs of advanced practitioners who have successfully completed the ILADEF Vector-Borne Illness Fundamentals and the ILADEF Physicians Training Program. In addition, to achieve the status of ILADS Fellow, the following criteria must be met:

  1. A point accumulation total as described below in 'Fellowship Application'.
  2. Successful passing of the ILADS fellowship exam
  3. Clearance from the Quality Control Committee.

Fellowship Application

Candidates must earn a minimum of 30 points to qualify for the Fellowship Program.

Category Points
ILADS Membership 1 point for each year of membership in good standing after the five year requirement
ILADS Education 3 points for each CME-approved talk at ILADS conferences
1 point for each ILADS conference attended
1 point for each ILADS conference/Webinar moderated
1 point for each regional conference attended
1 point for each Webinar participation
2 points for being an ILADS training Physician per year
Non-ILADS Education 1 point per non-ILADS CME-approved talk at Quality Control Committee discretion
Publication 1 point per peer-reviewed publication (maximum 10 points)
1 extra point for the primary author
ILADS Board/Committee 1 point for committee participation
1 point for the committee chairperson
10 points after a president completes their term
5 points after a board member completes a full term
5 points for completion of their term as an officer of the board
Other 2 points at the discretion of the committee or board for other activities (i.e., national or state Lyme advisory committees, huge donations, etc.)
1 point for providing an additional written clinical case presentation at the discretion of the Quality Control Committee committee
Complete Fellowship Application

Current Fellows

A smiling older man with a full white beard and short hair, wearing a blue shirt, striped tie, dark suit jacket, and a pin on his lapel, posing for a professional portrait against a gray background.

Gregory Bach, DO (d)

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Sabra Bellovin, MD

Steven J. Bock, MD (photo)

Steve Bock, MD

An older adult with gray hair is wearing a brown suit, white shirt, and a striped tie with blue and beige colors. They are smiling slightly, standing against a light brown background.

Robert Bransfield, MD

Smiling man with short gray hair, wearing a dark suit and white shirt, against a plain light background.

Joseph Burrascano, MD

Daniel J. Cameron, MD

Dan Cameron, MD/MPH

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Eboni N. Cornish, MD

Black-and-white photo of a middle-aged man with glasses, short dark hair, and a mustache, wearing a dark jacket and looking to the right. The background appears to be indoors with a wooden panel.

John Drulle, MD (d)

A man wearing glasses and a dark suit with a patterned tie smiles against a plain gray background.

Garth Ehrlich, PhD

A woman with shoulder-length brown hair, wearing a black turtleneck sweater, stands in front of a plain white background and faces the camera with a neutral expression.

Andrea Gaito, MD

A woman with long blonde hair and a black blazer smiles while standing outdoors in front of a tree with textured bark.

Christine Green, MD

Photo of Jody Greenfield, DO

Jody Greenfield, DO

A smiling older man with curly light hair wears a plaid shirt and dark jacket, standing outdoors in front of green bushes with red flowers.

Nick Harris, PhD (d)

A middle-aged man with short brown hair and light stubble, wearing a blue jacket and dark shirt, is smiling slightly while standing outdoors in front of a blurred green background.

Steven Harris, MD

A man with short, light brown hair is smiling slightly at the camera. He is wearing a black blazer over a white shirt with a grey circular pattern. The background is a solid blue color.

Richard Horowitz, MD

An elderly man with glasses and gray hair, wearing a white Nike jacket with a black stripe, smiles while seated indoors near a white door and panelled wall.

Charles Ray Jones, MD (d)

A person with long blonde hair and a black top smiles at the camera. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an indoor setting.

Casey Kelley, MD

An older man with glasses and thinning hair is wearing a light pink polo shirt. He stands in front of a textured gray background, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.

Kenneth Liegner, MD

Terri MacKnight, DO

Terri MacKnight, DO (d)

A person with short dark hair and glasses is smiling at the camera. They are wearing a white turtleneck sweater under a red blazer, and they are positioned in front of a plain white background.

Elizabeth L. Maloney, MD

A man with light brown hair and a beard smiles at the camera, wearing a dark blazer over a light blue patterned shirt, standing against a plain white background.

Thomas Moorcroft, DO

A man with short white hair, glasses, and a suit is smiling. He is standing in front of a brick wall.

B. Robert Mozayeni, MD

A woman with long brown hair is smiling warmly in front of a blurred background. She is wearing a black top and a gold necklace.

Amy Offutt, MD

Photo of Bernard D. Raxlen, MD

Bernard Raxlen, MD

Christine Saba, MD, PharmD

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Leo Shea, PhD

A woman with short, dark, curly hair is wearing a light-colored top with a patterned collar. She is facing the camera and smiling slightly. The photo is in black and white with a plain background.

Virginia Sherr, MD

A man with short, curly dark hair and wearing a dark suit with a white shirt and tie is smiling at the camera against a plain, light-colored background.

Samuel M. Shor, MD, FACP

Photo of Beatrice M. Szantyr, MD, FAAP

Beatrice Szantyr, MD, FAAP

(d) = deceased