Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Division of Pulmonary Diseases, Department of Medicine Home Education Department Programs Medicine: Pulmonary Diseases > Fellowship Advanced Clinical Training in Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine Our three-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine prepares trainees to provide exceptional care for patients with a range of conditions and disease processes. At our three main training sites, UCI Medical Center, part of UCI Health, the VA Long Beach Healthcare System and Long Beach Medical Center, fellows are exposed to racially and socioeconomically diverse patient populations with a breadth of acute and chronic respiratory and critical care illnesses. We accept three or four fellows per class year. Fellowship Opportunity 2024-2026 Critical Care Fellow We are seeking a Critical Care Fellow with a background in Emergency Medicine for a 2-year fellowship program running from 2024 to 2026. If you are interested, please contact Jillian Meltebarger by email at jmelteba@hs.uci.edu or call 714-456-5413. Our Culture A core strength of our program is its emphasis on work-life balance despite our robust curriculum and busy rotation schedules. Our Faculty Supportive of trainees, and in turn the trainees support one another. Open Lines of Communication Essential to our team, fellows are encouraged to provide input and feedback in both structured and informal settings regarding curriculum, scheduling of rotations and anything else that might affect their training. As faculty, we are gratified by the immediate impact we have on future clinicians. It is a joy to watch our trainees turn into confident, well-balanced and outstanding clinicians. While the fellowship is primarily a clinical program, fellows are encouraged to become involved in clinical research under the mentorship of our faculty, who have a broad range of clinical research projects underway. Fellows routinely present at meetings and publish in prestigious journals. Our Fellows Valuing the importance of teaching others, our fellows are actively involved in the education of medical students and internal medicine residents. Award Winning Members Multiple members of our program have received the Department of Medicine’s Fellow of the Year Award in the last few years, a testament to the excellent instruction and guidance they provide our residents. Our Core Clinical Training includes in-depth exposure to the following fields. Advanced Lung Diseases Including pulmonary hypertension, interstitial lung disease and pulmonary embolism Critical Care Medicine Fellows in our program undergo extensive clinical exposure to critical care medicine, including medical, neuro-ICU, trauma-ICU and surgical intensive care units. This hands-on experience allows fellows to manage a broad spectrum of critically ill patients. Pleural Diseases Our fellows are deeply immersed in a diverse range of pleural diseases, gaining hands-on experience in the diagnosis, management and treatment of conditions such as complex pleural effusions, pneumothorax and malignant pleural effusions. Thoracic Oncology Encompassing early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and interventional curative and palliative care, as well as end-of-life issues Interventional Pulmonary Including EBUS (endobronchial ultrasound), ENB (electromagnetic navigational bronchoscopy), percutaneous tracheostomy and advanced pleural procedures Sleep Medicine Fellows receive training in the management of complex sleep disorders including obstructive sleep apnea, obesity hypoventilation syndrome and central sleep apnea. Pulmonary Physiology Including cardiopulmonary exercise testing Our Research The Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine fellowship is to prepare interested trainees for a career in academic medicine. Research activities assist fellows in developing skills necessary for patient care, including use of evidence-based medicine, knowledge about hypothesis-driven research methodologies, integration of new technology, clinical- and research-derived information into patient care plans, as well as outcomes analysis. Multiple opportunities exist for fellows to participate in clinical trials, retrospective and prospective clinical investigations, case reports and research-education activities. All fellows are encouraged to present their data at local, national or international forums and to serve as educators through lectures and conferences of medical students and ancillary healthcare providers. Explore examples of active research areas. Pulmonary Diseases Research How to Apply The Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship participates in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) and the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applicants must have completed at least three years of internal medicine training (including an internship) at a hospital recognized by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). Applicants may register for NRMP online. For more information on the fellowship application process, contact the ERAS Fellowship Documents Office online or at 215-966-3940. Please submit the following supporting documents to ERAS: Dean's letter, transcripts and Doctor of Medicine certificate (diploma) from medical school (the original certificate must be brought to the interview) Three letters of reference (one from the residency program director) USMLE step 1 and 2 scores are required; step 3 must be scheduled CV and a personal statement International medical school graduates must provide a copy of their visa. Those with permanent residency status or a J-1 visa must provide a current certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. Salary & Benefits Learn more about the fellows salary, benefits and policies. Compensation Details Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Welcome to our Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Program, where we embrace diversity and inclusion within the medical community. We believe that a diverse and inclusive fellowship program is key to address the health disparities of our communities. Our vision is that fostering an inclusive environment is essential for achieving excellence in patient care, research and education. Because we recognize that each person’s unique experiences contribute to the strength of our team, in our program, we seek individuals from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Exposure to different perspectives enhances our ability to address complex medical challenges and promotes a collaborative spirit that benefits our fellows and the patients we serve. Our commitment to inclusion also encompasses a supportive environment where our trainees feel valued and heard. By cultivating diversity and inclusion, we aim to shape the future of pulmonary and critical care medicine, ensuring that our fellows are not only exceptional clinicians but also advocates for health equity. We invite you to join our Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program and contribute to our mission of providing equitable healthcare and addressing health disparities. Contact Us Adithya Cattamanchi, MD Chief, Division of Pulmonary Diseases & Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine Professor, Division of Pulmonary Diseases & Critical Care Medicine, Department of Medicine Katie Dong, MD Director, Fellowship Program, Pulmonary Diseases Assistant Professor, Medicine, Pulmonary Diseases Division Jillian Meltebarger Fellowship Coordinator, Pulmonary Diseases Current Fellows Class of 2024 Ruoying FengMD – Drexel University College of MedicineResidency – University of Minnesota Jared GeibigMD – Tufts University School of MedicineResidency – Keck School of Medicine of USC, Department of Medicine Luqman NasoufMD – UC Riverside School of MedicineResidency – UC Riverside School of Medicine Paulina SunDO – Western University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine of the PacificResidency – Kaiser Permanente, Santa Clara Medical Center Class of 2025 Jay KimMD – Oregon Health & Science University School of MedicineResidency - Olive View-UCLA Medical Center Soumya MuragMD – Virginia Commonwealth University School of MedicineResidency – Santa Clara Valley Medical Center Monique PatelMD – Drexel University College of MedicineResidency - University of California, Irvine Class of 2026 Astrid Carrion RodriquezMD – Ross University School of MedicineResidency - University of California, Los Angeles Zachary TomMD – University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of MedicineResidency – Harbor-UCLA Medical Center Jihun YeoDO – Touro University, College of Osteopathic MedicineResidency - University of Hawaii