Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Phoenix) Program

The Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Phoenix, Arizona, offers a comprehensive three-year training program aimed at developing well-rounded clinicians and academicians in the field. The program's mission is to foster knowledge, skill, and compassion, encouraging fellows to become lifelong learners in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The fellowship integrates diverse clinical experiences with opportunities for personal and professional growth in a supportive academic environment.

Program Highlights

The fellowship provides extensive clinical exposure, including:

• Diverse inpatient and outpatient populations presenting with a wide range of pulmonary conditions.
• Procedural experience with techniques such as fiber-optic bronchoscopy (FOB), interventional bronchoscopy, and cardiopulmonary exercise testing.
• Dedicated time and mentorship for meaningful clinical research.
• Elective rotations tailored to individual career goals.
• Clinical training in pulmonary function studies, polysomnography, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.
• Access to state-of-the-art facilities for both patient care and training.

The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) and fulfills the training requirements set by the American Board of Internal Medicine, allowing fellows to sit for dual certification exams in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine upon completion.

Application Process

The program has a competitive selection process for two available positions each year. To qualify, applicants must have completed an accredited internal medicine residency. Applications, along with all required documentation, must be submitted via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) by July 31 the year prior to the fellowship start date. Positions are filled through the Pulmonary Disease and Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine Match, with interviews conducted in September and October, offering candidates the chance to engage directly with faculty members and gain insight into the program. An important component of the application process includes a personal interview with the program director and selected faculty.

Curriculum Overview

The curriculum consists of core training experiences that provide a robust foundation in key areas of pulmonary and critical care medicine. Core experiences include:

• Inpatient and outpatient pulmonary consultation.
• Critical care medicine and end-stage lung disease management (including lung transplant).
• Thoracic radiology and pathology.
• Echocardiography, sleep medicine, and pulmonary function testing.
• Hands-on training in flexible bronchoscopy and other interventional procedures.
• Continuity specialty clinic involvement.
• Research and quality improvement projects tailored to fellows' interests.

The fellowship also promotes teaching and mentorship, with fellows encouraged to educate medical students and participate in various training activities.