POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS
Research and Clinical Training

The Training Program

The Division's major objective is training academic pulmonary and critical care physicians. Two tracks are available: basic or clinical research. Either track may involve some participation in the other type of training. The exact sequence and content of the clinical and research years are arranged according to the trainee's career goals, service needs and available research opportunities. At least two years devoted to research are recommended for fellows interested in an academic career, with rare exceptions.

Most applications are for both research and clinical training. Applicants with doctoral degrees may apply for research training only.

A minimum of three years training in internal medicine is usually necessary if the applicant intends to become Board eligible in pulmonary diseases and critical care medicine. Other training may be substituted by special arrangement.

Applicants planning clinical training must have a permanent California medical license before starting the program. Graduates of accredited foreign medical schools must have appropriate credentials and examination results before their training begins.

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