Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship
Message from the Program Director
The University of Illinois Chicago is the largest university in Chicago and home to the the University of Illinois College of Medicine, which grew out of the College of Physicians and Surgeons founded in 1881.Today, it is one of the largest medical schools in the United States, with campuses in Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford. The College consistently ranks among the top recipients of funding from the National Institute of Health. With nearly 1 in 6 Illinois physicians having trained at University of Illinois, we boast the highest number of medical alumni of any American university.
Thank you for your interest in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship Program at UIC. The goal of our program is to train internists to become outstanding specialists who demonstrate clinical excellence, ethical judgment, humanistic values, and a strong foundation in evidence-based medicine. The Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, Sleep & Allergy is committed to developing lifelong learners who adapt their practice to reflect evolving research and standards of care.
We offer two fellowship tracks: a 3-year clinical fellowship and a 4-year NIH-funded T32 research fellowship. Fellows train in a rigorous clinical environment and gain extensive experience managing critically ill patients and performing a wide range of invasive pulmonary procedures. Faculty are deeply committed to mentorship, supporting fellows as they pursue academic interests, engage in quality improvement, and develop skills in teaching and research. Many of our fellows take on leadership roles within the UIC medical community and contribute meaningfully to resident education. Graduates go on to successful careers in academic medicine, private practice, and industry.
The T32 research fellowship provides up to two years of protected research time, with dedicated mentorship and resources. It prepares fellows for physician-scientist careers by equipping them with the skills and support necessary to secure independent funding and lead impactful research. Applicants to the T32 track must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, per NIH guidelines.
We hope you will consider joining our program and becoming part of UIC’s proud tradition of clinical and academic excellence in pulmonary and critical care medicine.