Program Overview

Introduction to the Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship

The Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship at NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine provides fellows with a rich case mix, including infants and children with asthma, bronchiolitis, chronic lung disease of infancy, apnea, cystic fibrosis, pneumonia, immunodeficiencies, sleep disorders, and neuromuscular diseases, and those who are dependent on a ventilator.

Program Overview

The fellowship program aims to:

• provide fellows with state-of-the-art clinical and academic training in pediatric pulmonary patients from birth to adulthood and being an integral part of their patients' care
• train fellows in the diagnosis and management of children with a vast array of respiratory diseases in the intensive care units, the general pediatric units, and in outpatient offices
• help fellows develop effective communication skills to provide individual counseling to parents and children, teach small and large groups, and participate in public speaking engagements for both medical and nonmedical personnel
• train fellows in educating pediatric residents and working closely with other subspecialties, as well as general pediatricians in multidisciplinary settings
• teach fellows to work efficiently and harmoniously within a multidisciplinary team that includes medical, nursing, administrative, and other health professionals
• educate fellows on how to proficiently perform appropriate respiratory history and physical examinations in outpatient, inpatient, and emergency settings, and acquire the skills and knowledge to independently diagnose and manage respiratory illnesses in children

Program Structure

The fellowship is a three-year program. The first year is heavily weighted toward developing clinical acumen, and the second and third years are devoted to pursuing the fellow's research interests.

Clinical Training

The training program provides fellows with a wide variety of clinical experience in the inpatient and outpatient management of pediatric pulmonary diseases. Fellows are an integral part in the care of infants and children with pulmonary disorders at NYU Langone Hospital—Long Island. They are involved in the diagnosis and management of children with a vast array of respiratory diseases in the intensive care units, the general pediatrics units, and in outpatient offices.

Didactic Training

The Pediatric Pulmonology Fellowship offers a comprehensive didactic curriculum. Fellows attend conferences, including:

• a weekly core lecture and diagnostic lecture
• monthly journal club and journal review
• monthly case presentation and board review
• a pathology lecture every other month
• cystic fibrosis and radiology lectures Fellows also participate in multidisciplinary lectures every month and are invited to the adult pulmonologist conferences.

Research Opportunities

The close interaction our fellows have with the house staff and other pediatric fellows allows ample opportunity to perform and collaborate on sophisticated and significant basic science and clinical research. An introduction to research course is offered to help fellows develop their ability to ask, answer, and analyze research questions. Opportunities exist in clinical research, bench research, and quality improvement.

Admission Criteria

To apply, potential candidates should be graduates of a pediatrics residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). The application must include:

• proof of completion of an ACGME-accredited pediatrics residency
• results of the U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Steps 1, 2, and 3 (first-attempt pass)
• three letters of recommendation

Career Opportunities

Our graduates are leaders in the field, with the majority working in academic medicine. Pediatric pulmonology is a thriving specialty in major academic centers throughout the country, offering strong employment opportunities due to advancements in treating cystic fibrosis and care of bronchopulmonary dysplasia, and new developments in the genetic testing of childhood interstitial disease.