Program Overview

Program Overview

The Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine program at the University of Miami offers a comprehensive training environment for incoming pulmonary and critical care fellows. The program is based at three large institutions: the University of Miami Hospital, Miami VA Medical Center, and Jackson Memorial Hospital, all located in the city of Miami, Florida. This unique setting provides exposure to a broad patient population, enriching clinical training with a wide range of medical conditions, from common ailments to rare and complex diseases.

Training Environment

The training sites are equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including advanced intensive care units and specialized pulmonary labs, ensuring the highest quality training. Renowned faculty members, who are leaders in their fields, offer mentorship and innovative approaches to patient care and research. The collaborative environment at the training sites allows fellows to work closely with multidisciplinary teams, enhancing their learning experience and preparing them for complex clinical practice.

Research Opportunities

The program provides robust research opportunities, enabling fellows to engage in cutting-edge projects and contribute to advancements in their field. The comprehensive training program combines hands-on clinical experience with a strong didactic curriculum, covering various intensive care units, specialty clinics, and outpatient settings.

Program Goals

The overarching goal of the program is to produce the next generation of leaders in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. To achieve this, the program strives to:

• Provide comprehensive and cutting-edge evidence-based clinical training in pulmonary and critical care medicine.
• Promote excellence in clinical, translational, and basic research, particularly in areas of pulmonary hypertension, acute respiratory distress syndrome, obstructive lung diseases, sleep medicine, and other cardiopulmonary diseases.
• Cultivate leaders who will advance global health, influence public policy, and improve healthcare delivery systems.
• Emphasize the importance of patient safety, quality healthcare delivery, and innovative approaches in biomedical and data sciences.
• Foster an environment that supports the growth and development of all trainees.

By committing to these principles, the program aims to make significant contributions to the field of pulmonary and critical care medicine and to the health and well-being of patients and communities.