Pulmonology Quick Info

Pediatric Pulmonology

Accredited/Nonaccredited: Accredited by ACGME

Number of fellow slots each year: 1

Funding: Divisional support, National foundations

Strengths of program:

• Established in 1986 as one of the first approved pulmonary fellowship programs in the country
• Selective to assure that each successful candidate will have the mentoring and access to facilities and patients that they need to assure their success in mastering clinical practice, in becoming proficient educators, and in generating new knowledge and advancing the field.
• Multiple regional and national collaborations.

General Schedule:

• Clinical vs. Research - 18-20 months clinical
• Call Responsibilities - In house when on NICU and PICU, from home otherwise

Types of research fellows could pursue (e.g. lab, clinical, community-based, etc.):

• Laboratory: airway injury, oxygen sensing and lung development
• Clinical: infant pulmonary function measurment in cystic fibrosis, asthma, chronic lung disease of infancy

Dual Degree:
Does your program fund Master's Program? No

Career Path:
Where do your fellows go after fellowship? More than 75% are full time clinical or tenured faculty and enjoy consultative practice, teaching and research.

Do you know of fellowship programs in your specialty program that address Med-Peds graduates? Yes, but choice usually must be made between pediatric pulmonary or critical care.

Additional Information: You'll enjoy the challenge!

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