2024 Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellows
Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship

Our ACGME approved 3-year combined Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Training Program provides outstanding clinical training leading to Board eligibility in both Pulmonary Medicine and Critical Care Medicine.

Program Strengths
  • A unique balance of excellence in both clinical and research training
  • Over 60 dynamic faculty members whose expertise spans a wide range of clinical and research arenas; many are national leaders in their fields, and many have demonstrated track records mentoring fellows
  • Two hospitals (University and Veterans Affairs) that provide complementary patient populations
  • Opportunities for research training in fields including cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology, clinical physiology, clinical trials, epidemiology, health services and outcomes research, and medical education
  • Superb physical facilities and intellectual environment across the Medical Center and the University
Clinical Training

Fellows will advance their knowledge and skills while developing proficiency in the performance and appropriate utilization of various procedures.

Mentorship

We believe that the success of each fellow's research training experience hinges squarely on informed and wise mentor selections.

Research Training

Our fellowship has a one-week Research Program Orientation that introduces fellows to available research opportunities and interests of our faculty.

How to Apply

Our 3-year Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship uses the AAMC Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and participates in the NRMP Medicine and Pediatric Specialties Match.

  • We do not accept other forms of applications.
  • Due to our NIH training grant funding, we are limited in our ability to accept applicants om H1-B and J-1 visas. However, all applicants are considered on a case by case basis.
  • Due to our involvement in the National Residency Matching Program, we are unable to consider any applicants who are not registered for the subspecialty match.

Submit application via Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS)

  • Letters of recommendation are vital in our assessment of applicants. We require a minimum of 3 letters; up to 4 will be accepted. Because we find the following to be the most salient and helpful, we require:
    • A letter from your internal medicine department chair or residency program director.
    • Also useful would be a letter from any senior faculty with whom you had significant interaction, especially if they are members of the Pulmonary and/or Critical Care Divisions.
    • Otherwise, the most helpful letters will be from faculty who can speak to your attributes, performance, and potential in clinical and investigative endeavors.
  • Under most circumstances, Dean's letters and transcripts from medical school will not be helpful. Unless unusual circumstances warrant this, we prefer not to receive these.
  • We suggest that your personal statement give us insight into not only who you are, but who you would like to be and how you envision that your fellowship experience will foster your development.
Contact Us
Patty Urban
GME Program Administrator
Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
3920 Taubman Center, SPC 5360
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: 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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Current Fellows

We are committed to equipping each fellow with the necessary tools they need to excel as experts and leaders, and empowering them to advance patient care, research, and education in pulmonary & critical care medicine.

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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Well-Being

The Department of Internal Medicine (DOIM) Division of Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine is committed to creating and cultivating a diverse and inclusive community that provides our faculty, learners, and staff with the opportunities and support they need to thrive. Visit the DOIM Office of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Well-Being to learn more.

Program Leadership
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Clinical Associate Professor of Internal Medicine
Associate Medical Director
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Program Director
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Dru Claar Dru Claar, MD
Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
Associate Fellowship Director for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Assistant Director, Transitions to Clerkships, Internal Medicine
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