Fellowship in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
Duration: 3 Year(s)
The University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA
Course TypeFellowship
Course Specialty
Critical Care Medicine
Overview
The Pulmonary Disease & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine is an intensive three-year postgraduate training program designed to develop expert clinicians in respiratory and critical care medicine. The program provides comprehensive exposure to pulmonary diagnostics, advanced ventilatory management, bronchoscopy, interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension, and sleep-related breathing disorders. Fellows also receive extensive hands-on training in medical, surgical, and neurological intensive care units, managing patients with respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, and multi-organ dysfunction. The curriculum integrates structured didactics, simulation-based training, multidisciplinary ICU rounds, and procedural skill development. Research, quality improvement, and teaching are integral components of fellowship training. Graduates are well prepared for American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) certification in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine and careers in academic medicine, tertiary care hospitals, or advanced critical care practice.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Yes — Fellows receive a structured monthly stipend as per University of Oklahoma Graduate Medical Education (GME) salary scale. The stipend includes annual increments, health insurance, malpractice coverage, paid leave, and academic benefits.
Accomodation:
Hostel Facility
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Internal Medicine Residency.
- Eligibility for medical licensure in the State of Oklahoma.
- Valid ECFMG certification for international medical graduates (if applicable).
- Application through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service).
- Participation in the NRMP Fellowship Match.
- Demonstrated clinical interest in pulmonology, critical care, or intensive care medicine.
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Complete Internal Medicine Residency from an accredited institution.
- Prepare Application Documents: Curriculum vitae, personal statement, letters of recommendation (including from residency program director), and proof of completed training.
- Apply via ERAS: Submit fellowship application during the official application cycle.
- NRMP Fellowship Match: Register and submit rank order list.
- Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews (virtual or in person).
- Match Results: Final selection through NRMP fellowship match.
- Licensing & Credentialing: Obtain Oklahoma medical license and complete institutional onboarding.
- Commencement of Training: Fellowship begins as per academic calendar, typically July 1.
