Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program

The Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program atKaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center (LAMC) is designed totrain the next generation of pulmonary and critical carespecialists who demonstrate compassionate, culturally sensitive,and evidence-based practices. The program prioritizes a robustclinical experience rooted in patient-centered care while pursuingthe development of independent thinking among itsfellows.1

Program Overview

Located in the heart of Los Angeles, the Kaiser Permanente LosAngeles Medical Center is a tertiary referral center and a 560-bedhospital that provides extensive care to KP members in SouthernCalifornia. The program operates within a supportive educationalenvironment, housing over 20 ACGME-accredited residency andfellowship programs and participating in clinical clerkshiptraining with respected medical schools such as UCLA and KeckUSC.1

Curriculum

The fellowship spans 36 months and includes at least 28 requiredclinical rotations, which encompass 11 ICU-based rotations, 11pulmonary-based rotations, and an additional 6 focused onprocedures and physiology. Approximately 70% of clinical time isspent at LAMC, while the remaining time occurs at Cedars-SinaiMedical Center (CSMC). The clinical rotations are structured toprovide comprehensive training in critical care.2

Clinical Rotations

Rotations at LAMC include:

• Medical ICU
• Pulmonary Consult
• Bronchoscopy/Respiratory Physiology
• Ambulatory Pulmonary Medicine
• Neuro ICU
• Cardiothoracic ICU

CSMC rotations feature:

• Medical ICU
• Pulmonary Consult/Pulmonary Vascular Disease
• Bronchoscopy
• Lung Transplant

Fellows can also choose electives in various specialties,including Chest Radiology, Cardiac Echocardiography, andmore.2

Conferences and Training

The fellowship includes regular didactic lectures, caseconferences, and morbidity and mortality conferences to facilitateongoing education. Conferences address various topics in pulmonaryand critical care medicine to enhance fellows' learningexperiences.2

Facility

The LAMC features dedicated facilities for pulmonary andcritical care medicine, including a fellows workroom, conferenceroom, simulation center, and pulmonary rehabilitation lab. Accessto state-of-the-art equipment and educational resources isparamount for successful training.3

Faculty

The faculty comprises a diverse group of experts in pulmonaryand critical care medicine. They include leadership with extensiveexperience in various subspecialties, such as lung transplantation,pulmonary hypertension, and advanced bronchoscopy. The programpromotes a collaborative environment, allowing fellows to engagewith faculty mentors closely.4

Fellowship Positions and Competitiveness

The program offers 2 fellowship positions each year and is knownto be competitive. Applicants need to demonstrate excellentacademic performance, strong clinical skills, and a commitment tothe field. The program is friendly towards those with diversebackgrounds, including DO and IMG candidates, although certainapplication elements may vary in nuance.1

Application Requirements

Applications are due by August 31, and interviews are conductedfrom September to November. Key points include:

• 2 Positions Offered
• Next Positions Available: July 1, 2025

The program encourages early submission, as interview slots mayfill prior to the stated deadline.5

Visa Support

The program provides visa support for international applicantsand can sponsor J-1 and H-1B visas, facilitating opportunities forIMGs to engage fully in the fellowshipexperience.1