Fellowship In Pediatric Pulmonology

1. Must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or equivalent medical degree.
2. Must have completed an accredited Pediatrics Residency Program or Medicine-Pediatrics Residency Program before starting the fellowship.
3. Must meet the applicable requirements for United States pediatric subspecialty fellowship training.
4. Applicants must provide the required United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) scores.
5. International Medical Graduates must meet the applicable Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) requirements.
6. Applicants should provide information regarding their research background and publications, where applicable.

The Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) Heersink School of Medicine is a three-year program providing specialized training in the diagnosis and management of respiratory disorders in infants, children, and adolescents. Fellows receive comprehensive clinical experience in conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, bronchopulmonary dysplasia, bronchiectasis, sleep-disordered breathing, interstitial lung disease, and chronic respiratory insufficiency. Training includes pulmonary function testing, bronchoscopy, bronchoalveolar lavage, pulmonary physiology, blood gas assessment, allergy testing, and sleep studies. The program also emphasizes research, teaching, quality improvement, and scholarly development, with protected research time during the later fellowship years.

1. Apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) during the fall application cycle.
2. Submit the ERAS Common Application Form.
3. Provide three letters of recommendation, including a letter from the Department Chair or Residency Director.
4. Submit USMLE Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 scores, or applicable COMLEX scores.
5. Submit a personal statement.
6. Submit an updated curriculum vitae.
7. Submit the medical school transcript and other required application documents through ERAS.
8. Provide information regarding board scores and research background/publications.
9. The program faculty reviews applications and invites selected candidates for a personal interview, generally between January and April.
10. Participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship Match.