Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship
Message from the Program Director
Thank you for your interest in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at the University of Illinois Chicago. Our mission is to train fellows to become outstanding pulmonary and critical care physicians who practice with clinical excellence, sound judgment, and a strong foundation in evidence-based medicine. We are equally committed to developing thoughtful educators, engaged scholars, and collaborative leaders prepared to adapt to and shape an evolving healthcare landscape.
We offer both a three-year clinical fellowship and a four-year, National Institutes of Health-funded T32 research pathway. Fellows train in a rigorous yet supportive clinical environment with broad exposure to complex disease and extensive procedural experience. Our faculty are deeply invested in mentorship and work closely with fellows to support their individual goals in research, education, quality improvement, and leadership. Fellows play an active role in teaching and curriculum development, and our graduates go on to diverse careers across academic medicine, community practice, and beyond.
UIC offers a unique training environment as the largest university in Chicago and home to the University of Illinois College of Medicine, one of the largest medical schools in the United States. With a long-standing tradition of excellence and a strong record of NIH funding, UIC provides a resource-rich setting with broad impact across the state. Fellows also have access to additional opportunities through the UIC Center for Global Health and the Department of Medical Education, supporting further development in global health and clinician educator pathways.
We appreciate your interest in our program and invite you to learn more about the opportunities available at UIC.