Fellowship In Pediatric Pulmonology
Duration: 3 Year(s)
St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Pediatric Pulmonology
Overview
The Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship at St. Christopher’s Hospital for Children is an ACGME-accredited three-year subspecialty training program designed to prepare physicians for careers in pediatric respiratory medicine, clinical care, and academic leadership. The fellowship provides broad clinical exposure across a wide range of pulmonary diseases and conditions — including asthma, cystic fibrosis, chronic lung disease of infancy and childhood, sleep-related breathing disorders, and complex airway abnormalities. Training includes participation in a fully accredited Cystic Fibrosis Center, outpatient pulmonary clinics, sleep center activities, and flexible bronchoscopy programs with advanced diagnostic capabilities. Fellows also learn comprehensive pulmonary function testing, cardiopulmonary testing, exercise testing, and sweat testing. The program emphasizes rigorous clinical training, multidisciplinary collaboration, and education in research design and evidence-based practice to equip graduates with the skills needed to succeed in clinical and academic pulmonology.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Fellows receive a paid salary/stipend in accordance with Tower Health Graduate Medical Education compensation scales for advanced subspecialty trainees.
Accomodation:
As Per Availability
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD or DO degree from an accredited institution
- Completed Pediatrics residency training accredited by ACGME
- Passing USMLE/COMLEX licensing examinations
- ECFMG certification (if applicable)
- Pennsylvania medical licensure eligibility
- Submission of application materials (CV, personal statement, letters of recommendation)
- Participation in interview and selection process (through ERAS or matched pediatric subspecialty match process).
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)MD PediatricsDoctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Prepare Application Materials: Updated CV, personal statement, medical school transcripts, Pediatrics residency completion documentation, USMLE/COMLEX scores, and letters of recommendation.
- Submit Application: Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
- Screening: Program leadership reviews applications for eligibility and fit.
- Interview Invitations: Selected candidates are invited for interviews.
- Interview & Selection: Participate in interviews; candidates are evaluated and ranked.
- Match / Offer: For many pediatric subspecialties, offers are extended via the pediatric subspecialty match (NRMP) or direct program offer.
- Acceptance & Onboarding: Accept fellowship position, complete credentialing and Pennsylvania licensure verification prior to the July 1 start date.
