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Admission Overview

Applications for the 2025-2026 season open in July 2024.

The program accepts six fellows each year and uses the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). 

 

Program Overview

The Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program at UC San Diego is a three-year ACGME-accredited training program designed to train individuals to become outstanding skilled clinicians and accomplished scholars in academic pulmonary & critical care medicine. For more information, please review Program Overview

The Match

Our program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) in Pulmonary/Critical Care Medicine. Our program reference number is 1049156F0.

Application Submission

We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Instructions for completing and submitting the ERAS application can be found on the ERAS website. The ERAS 2024 fellowship application cycle opens on July 2024 for training starting on July 1, 2025. We will accept applications until OCtober 2024. We strongly encourage applicants to apply as early as possible in the application process.

To be considered for a fellowship position, your application must include:
  • Completed application
  • Personal statement
  • Medical school dean’s letter
  • Minimum of 3 letters of recommendation (one of which is from your residency program director)

Applicants are invited to review the following:

  • Visit our OGME website to view the Terms and Conditions of Appointment to UCSD GME Training Programs, House Officer Policy and Procedure (HOPPD), and GME Academic Policies, Procedures,s and Guidelines

Interviews

In alignment with the Association of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Program Directors (APCCMPD), our national professional society, to ensure an equitable interview process for all applicants, our fellowship interviews will be held exclusively virtually for the 2025 fellowship application cycle. We will not offer in-person site visits. Interview invitations are offered on a rolling basis during the application process. Interview dates offered to those selected applicants are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis. The interview day will consist of a virtual visit with a Case Conference, a program overview, interviews, a tour, and multiple opportunities to meet with faculty and current fellows in the program. Interviews will be conducted between late August and October.

 

 

 

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine is a rewarding and exciting subspecialty. Thank you for your interest in our program, and we wish you nothing but the utmost success in your endeavors!