At the U-M Medical School Department of Internal Medicine Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine, a one-year, ACGME-approved Ilene R. Joseph Interventional Pulmonology (IP) Fellowship Program has been designed to develop, nurture, and train future leaders in Interventional Pulmonology.
Our field is focused on understanding, managing, and advancing innovations in bronchology and pleural disease. We perform a range of interventions, including complex advanced diagnostic and therapeutic bronchoscopy and advanced pleural procedures.
University of Michigan Health has been named one of the nation’s best hospitals and is nationally ranked in twelve specialties, including pulmonology, which was recognized as the best in Michigan.
Our knowledge and procedural expertise span across the spectrum of malignant and non-malignant diseases, such as lung cancer (diagnosis, staging, and therapeutics), evaluation and management of peripheral pulmonary nodules, metastatic cancer of the chest, central airway obstruction (malignant, tracheal/bronchial stenosis, tracheobronchomalacia), pleural disease, and post-transplant airway complications.
Beyond rigorous procedural training, the IP fellowship will advance understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the airways, mediastinum, lung parenchyma, pleural space through didactics, clinical experience, and multidisciplinary conferences. This training reinforces and expands upon the foundation built during the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship.
We invite you to explore our program and discover how you can make a difference in our field.
Applicants must have completed an AGME-accredited US fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine and be able to obtain medical license in the State of Michigan. Initial appointments for fellows are for one year.
Applications are accepted through the Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship Application Service (IPFAS). The program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) and does not offer positions outside of the NRMP.
Applicants are invited to interview based on review of the following criteria:
A minimum of 3 letters of recommendation; up to 4 will be accepted. One letter must come from a PCCM Program Director
Research experience (including publications)
Personal statement
Additional degrees (including PhD and master's degree)
USMLE/COMLEX scores
Awards and honors (including selection for chief residency, AOA)
| Pertinent Deadlines | |
| Applications open (IPFAS) | July 1st each year |
| Deadline for applications | August 15th each year |
| Invitations for interview sent | First week of September each year |
| Interviews | October before CHEST conference each year |
| Submission of ranking list (NMRP) | November 15th each year |
| Match results | First week of December each year |
1500 E. Medical Center Drive,
3920 Taubman Center, SPC 5360
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
The University of Michigan offers highly competitive salaries and generous benefits to our fellows and advanced trainees. Trainee salary will be commensurate with that of a House Officer at an equivalent level of training based on the HOA contract.
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery
Program Director of Ilene R. Joseph Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship and Co-Program Director of Complex Airway Intervention and Reconstruction Program
Associate Program Director of Irene R. Joseph Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship
Internal Medicine
Medical School
We offer a robust clinical training program with outstanding educational experience. Over the last five years, our Interventional Pulmonology program has grown to three full-time interventional pulmonologists, added two full-time advanced practitioners, and expanded the administrative support staff.
Interventional Pulmonology Advanced Practitioners
Dan Wingard, PA
Eric Sveska, PA
Interventional Pulmonology Clinical Specialist
Angela Sherman, RT
Nursing
Jeanne Bolton, RN
Gretchen Peterson, RN
Erika Fortiz, RN
Scheduling Staff
Cindy Wacker
Robin Linderman
Administrative Support
Danielle Mouat
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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