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Program Structure

The Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship program at the IU School of Medicine offers flexible training with broad clinical exposure to support diverse career goals.

 Pulmonary and Critical Care Track

First Year (F1)

Clinical Foundation

  • 13 blocks of clinical training split between pulmonary and critical care medicine
  • Fellows begin a half-day continuity pulmonary clinic that continues throughout training

Second and Third Years (F2-F3)

Individualized Career Development

  • Structured around each fellow's career goals and interests
  • Continuity clinic continues throughout training, fostering longitudinal patient relationships and outpatient expertise

T32 Research Pathway

OPTIONAL

  • Approximately 20 blocks of protected research time during F2 and F3
  • Dedicated fourth year focused entirely on research

Critical Care Track

First Year (F1)

Clinical Foundation

  • 13 blocks of predominantly clinical training
  • Elective experiences incorporated throughout the year

Second Year (F2)

Individualized Career Development

  • Training is structured around each fellow's career goals and interests
  • Opportunities for focused clinical, academic and scholarly pursuits

T32 Research Pathway

OPTIONAL

  • Approximately 10 blocks of protected research time during F2
  • Dedicated third year focused entirely on research