Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
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Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine

Delivering cutting-edge research, patient care and education
Understanding & Managing Lung Disease

The U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine is committed to caring for critically ill patients and patients with lung disease. This requires not only that we provide the best possible care, but that we convey these skills to trainees and develop novel approaches to understanding and managing these diseases through basic science, clinical and outcomes research.
About

Learn more about the groundbreaking research, training and patient care in the Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine.

Education

Our programs are conducted by recognized educators who aim to equip trainees with the skills they need to become experts in the field.

Research

NIH grant funding for research within the division allows us to have a comprehensive investigative portfolio with specific areas of emphasis.

Faculty

See a list of the faculty who guide our clinical, research and educational programs on the path to excellence.

Patient Care

We offer exceptional patient care in a variety of pulmonary disorders and serve as a regional referral center for both inpatient and outpatient evaluation.

Giving

Your gift can help our physicians provide the highest-quality care while contributing to major advances in patient care, research and education.

U-M Health Ranks Among Nation’s Best

University of Michigan Health was named among the nation’s best hospitals and nationally ranked in twelve specialties, including pulmonology, which was also recognized as best in Michigan.

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Pulmonary & Critical Care Update

The 37th Annual Update in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine will be held November 6 - 7 at the Sheraton Ann Arbor Hotel. This two-day program is designed to equip clinicians with the latest tools in the management and treatment of pulmonary diseases, ranging from pulmonary fibrosis to severe COPD, tunneled pleural catheters, pulmonary embolism, and more.

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Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Internal Website

Resources and information for current Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine faculty, staff and learners.

Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Intranet
See Where Training Takes Place

Expand your career trajectory in a high-volume academic medical center that also supports and excels in a wide range of basic science, translational and clinical research programs.

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CME Courses

View a list of upcoming Continuing Medical Education (CME) opportunities available through the Department of Internal Medicine.

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Welcome to the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.
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A study by Michigan Medicine determined how many patients who pass spontaneous breathing trials were extubated within six hours and what factors were associated with staying connected to a ventilator.
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Department News
CME Event - 37th Annual Update in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Join us for the 37th Annual Update in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Thursday-Friday, November 6-7, 2025, at the Sheraton Hotel in Ann Arbor.
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CME Event - Advances in the Treatment of Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
The Advances in the Treatment of Stage III Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC) CME webinar, featuring a panel discussion with Michigan Medicine faculty from hematology and oncology, radiation oncology, pulmonary and critical care medicine, and thoracic surgery, will provide an update on the evolving landscape of NSCLC treatment.
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Dr. Wassim Labaki Receives 2025 Solovy Award for Advancement in COPD
The Respiratory Health Association (RHA) recently named Wassim Labaki, MD, an Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and a provider in the Michigan Medicine COPD Clinic, the recipient of the 2025 Solovy Award for Advancement in COPD.
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Three Medical School faculty members receive Young Physician-Scientist Awards from American Society for Clinical Investigation
Three Medical School faculty members are among a group of 50 nationwide to receive Young Physician-Scientist Awards from the American Society for Clinical Investigation. Nora V. Becker, M.D., Ph.D., an assistant professor of internal medicine in the Division of General Medicine; Wassim Walid Labaki, M.D., M.S., an assistant professor of internal medicine in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine; and John R. Prensner, M.D., Ph.D., an assistant professor of pediatrics and biological chemistry, are recipients of the annual award, which recognizes physician-scientists who are within 1-5 years of their first faculty appointment and have made notable achievements in their research.