Train highly talented pulmonary medicine specialists for practice in a community-based setting
Graduates will have developed ◦ A deep and broad knowledge base of epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, pathophysiology, treatment, and prognosis of lung diseases and conditions that affect the lungs ◦ Experience in a large variety of clinical settings ◦ A high level of skill in basic and advance pulmonary procedures ◦ Leadership skills in a variety of settings and tasks
RFUMS Pulmonary Fellowship Pathway
Training at multiple sites will enable ◦ Development of a large knowledge base of and skills in managing pulmonary patients with a large variety of pulmonary conditions ◦ Development of a working understanding of a variety of health care delivery and electronic medical record systems ◦ An understanding of a variety of pulmonary educators’ perspectives which rounds out an understanding of diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in pulmonary medicine
Emphasis on high yield, actionable, and practical scholarship
Emphasis on effective and compassionate practice of medicine for all patients
Large number of pulmonary procedure relevant to pulmonary medicine
Work/life balance: weekends generally free to rejuvenate and enjoy life
