The Section of Pediatric Pulmonology has a strong commitment to the training of academic pediatric pulmonary specialists. Clinically, we emphasize excellent care of the whole child and his family, whether the child is acutely ill or whether he is chronically ill. Academically, we wish to graduate those who are skilled educators, who seek new knowledge and who can teach others to do the same. Research of all types is essential to this approach and is fostered in an environment of honest questioning and collaboration.

The fellowship program consists of a three year curriculum to enable comprehensive training in Pediatric Pulmonology the major areas of focus in the fellowship training program are:

1. A broad clinical experience in pediatric Pulmonology.
2. Exposure to both clinical research trials and basic science research, including instruction in abstract, manuscript and grant preparation.
3. Didactic and clinical training in methods of education of medical students, house staff and practitioners.
4. Program development to enhance the care of patients with chronic respiratory diseases and cystic fibrosis.

For the first year of the fellowship, the general goals are acquisition of the basic clinical skills and background knowledge of pediatric pulmonology and identification of an area of basic or clinical science where the resident wants to focus his/her research efforts. In the second year the fellow is expected to have sufficient knowledge of pulmonology to assume increasing independence, continue a focused research effort, and begin to identify areas where new knowledge in pulmonology is needed. The third year of fellowship is one of increased independence, consolidation of scholarship efforts by completing a manuscript or grant application for submission, and development of skills in administration and personnel management necessary to run an effective program.