Pulmonology team in the operating room
Ilene R. Joseph Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship

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.

Program Strengths

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.   

Curriculum & Training

Fellows will gain a wide range of experience across clinical, education, and research training opportunities.

How to Apply

Applicants must have completed an AGME-accredited US fellowship in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine. 

Applications are accepted through the Interventional Fellowship Application Service until August 31 of each year. 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)   

Contact
Patty Urban
GME Program Administrator
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Division
1500 E. Medical Center Drive,
3920 Taubman Center, SPC 5360
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Office Phone Number: 734-763-9077
Salary & Benefits

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.

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Program Leadership
Jose De Cardenas José De Cárdenas, MD, FCCP, DAABIP
Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery
Medical School
DuComb-Emily-2024 Emily DuComb, DO, DAABIP
Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical School
Wayne-Max-2023 Max T Wayne, MD, DAABIP
Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Medical School
user Patty Urban
GME Program Administrator
Our Faculty & Staff

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

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