- 1 fellow selected every other year to every 3 years
- Full Cardiopulmonary laboratory services
- Fellow given first chance at all procedures including bronchoscopy, allergy skin testing and pulmonary function testing interpretation
- Fellows have their own panel of patients for continuity clinic
- Opportunities to participate in multidisciplinary programs such as Cystic Fibrosis Clinic, Aerodigestive Clinic, Sickle Cell Clinic and Severe Asthma Clinic
- Learning environment promotes wellness and reduces burnout while also focusing on advocacy, quality improvement and safety
- Fellows are encouraged to pursue their own personal research opportunities regardless of location
- Fellows consistently present work at national meetings and publish in peer-reviewed journals
- Excellent clinical training and strong research opportunities prepare graduates for success
- 4 weeks of vacation per year
- Stipend for attendance to medical meetings and conferences, educational expenses, including electronics.
- Strong administrative support including centralized coordinator office
- Strong benefits package from the University of Connecticut
- Fellow Centered Program
- Engaging and supportive group of pulmonologists, APRNs, RNs and RTs work together to create an inclusive learning environment
- Fellows encouraged to manage and take ownership complex patients with shared mentoring from faculty
- Fellows have 1:1 time with faculty mentors and preceptors for clinics; clinic preceptors never have more than 2 fellows per session
- Opportunities to focus the curriculum based on individual career goals and developed their own specific interest
- Protected time for didactics and fellows’ clinic to provide focused learning
- Supportive learning environment, which provides fellows with faculty and program leadership invested in fellow wellness
- 100% of graduated fellows have successfully passed their boards and were placed their desired career paths.
| Block 1 2 weeks Cardiopulmonary Function Testing Laboratory 2 weeks Outpatient (“in clinic”) | Block 2 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks Respiratory Therapy/PICU |
| Block 3 4 weeks Outpatient (“in clinic”) | Block 4 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks Radiology |
| Block 5 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks Sleep | Block 6 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks Outpatient (“in clinic”) |
| Block 7 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks Research | Block 8 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks Outpatient (“in clinic”) |
| Block 9 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks Research | Block 10 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks Outpatient (“in clinic”) |
| Block 11 4 weeks Research | Block 12 2 weeks Inpatient (“on service”) 2 weeks Outpatient (“in clinic”) |