Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program

MISSION:

to deliver an exceptional educational journey encompassing clinical excellence and outstanding research in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.

We aim to foster a nurturing environment where our fellows evolve into adept clinicians, academicians, and visionary leaders. We are committed to equipping our fellows with the skills and knowledge necessary to enhance patient health and well-being, ensuring the delivery of safe, innovative, and compassionate care to patients and their families.

Your Growth and Education is Important to Us at Lakeland Regional Health

Lakeland Regional Health’s Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) fellowship program is uniquely designed to cultivate the next generation of clinical experts, researchers, and leaders in the field. Our mission is to provide an exceptional educational journey that emphasizes clinical excellence, research opportunities, and a nurturing environment for our fellows. We are committed to fostering the development of well-rounded clinicians who are equipped with the skills and knowledge to enhance patient health and well-being. At Lakeland Regional Health, we believe in delivering safe, innovative, and compassionate care to our diverse patient population, ensuring that our fellows are prepared to meet the challenges of modern healthcare.

Our program offers a comprehensive and rigorous curriculum, bolstered by a commitment to patient safety and quality improvement that has earned us national recognition.

Fellows at Lakeland Regional Health will benefit from a balanced approach to education, blending hands-on clinical experience with structured didactic sessions led by a diverse and experienced faculty. Our training environment is enriched by state-of-the-art facilities, including a simulation center and cutting-edge POCUS training, ensuring that our graduates are not only well-prepared to become board-certified leaders in PCCM but also to excel in academia, community practice, or further fellowship training.

Why Choose Lakeland Regional Health for Your PCCM Fellowship?

Excellence in Patient Safety and Quality Improvement

Train at an organization recognized as an international leader in patient safety, with multiple accolades including CHIME’s “Most Wired Advanced” status and workplace awards from Forbes, Gallup, and Becker’s Hospital Review.

Comprehensive Clinical Exposure

Experience a wide variety of pathologies at one of the busiest emergency departments in the country, with approximately 200,000 visits annually, and gain exposure to diverse patient populations, including urban, rural, and international visitors.

Advanced Facilities and Training

Benefit from hands-on practice in ICU and pulmonary procedures, a state-of-the-art simulation center, and POCUS training provided by faculty certified in critical care ultrasound.

Focus on Academic and Professional Growth

Engage in a structured didactic curriculum with protected learning time, monthly interdisciplinary meetings such as Interstitial lung disease (ILD) discussions and tumor boards, and great opportunities for research and scholarly activities.

Supportive Work-Life Balance

Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a beautiful city located between Orlando and Tampa, with a program that values both your personal and professional development.

Advanced Medical Services

Train at a hospital with a Level II Trauma Center, STEMI Center, and Stroke Center, with specialized pulmonary clinical experiences including ECMO that is managed by our group.

Balanced Autonomy and Supervision

Experience a program that offers the perfect balance between autonomy and supervision, empowering you to take the lead in clinical decision-making while receiving guidance from experienced faculty. Additionally, you will have a lot of opportunities to teach residents and medical students, enhancing your leadership skills and preparing you for future roles in academia or practice.

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program Goals

  • Our Overall Goal: Deliver an exceptional educational experience tailored to the diverse community medicine settings at Lakeland Regional Health. We have prioritized investments in expertise and technology to enrich the educational journey of the fellows, reflecting the unique demands of community-based care. We are committed to continuous improvement through active engagement with fellows and faculty. We aim to ensure that fellows spend significant time in community-based rotations to develop expertise in managing a wide range of pulmonary and critical care cases in diverse clinical settings.

  • Integration of Research Opportunities: We will facilitate fellows’ involvement in research-rich environments, providing ample opportunities for participation in available research projects and scholarly activities to advance the field of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.

  • Comprehensive Academic Development: offer a variety of options for academic development, including mentorship programs, workshops, and conferences, to nurture your growth as academicians and future leaders in the field.

  • Emphasis on Patient-Centered Care: We prioritize patient-centered care by equipping fellows with the necessary skills and knowledge to provide safe, innovative, and compassionate care that enhances the health and well-being of patients and their families.

  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration: We foster collaboration among fellows and multidisciplinary healthcare teams through initiatives such as weekly tumor boards, where fellows can engage with specialists from various disciplines to discuss complex cases and treatment strategies.

  • Continuous Evaluation and Improvement: We aim to implement a system for ongoing evaluation and feedback to continuously improve the fellowship program, ensuring it remains aligned with the mission and effectively prepares fellows for successful careers in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine.

Program Leadership

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Bashar Alzghoul, MD

Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program

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Yatin Kheti, MD

Associate Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program

Core Faculty

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James
Brown, MD, MBA

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Joseph
Demidovich, DO

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Mohammad
Elballat, MD

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Matthew
Vadaparampil, MD

Faculty

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Christian Antonio
Abreu-Ramirez, MD

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Jimmy C.
Chan-Pong, MD

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Mohamed
Swalih, DO

Program Benefits and Highlights

Lakeland Regional Health offers a competitive benefits package. Click here to view the benefits package provided to LRH team members.

Beyond our standard tuition reimbursement program, retirement plans, paid time off, and a comprehensive health and benefit plan, we also offer the following extended benefits for fellows of our Graduate Medical Education Program:

  • Meal subsidy for on-call residents
  • Educational stipend for professional development
  • LRH GME Fitness Center, Lounge, and Focus Areas

About Lakeland

Lakeland, the largest city in Polk County, has kept its small-town personality over the years and yet continues to become a vibrant and growing city. Conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando, Lakelanders have many ways to celebrate the climate, culture and opportunities available both in the local area and throughout Central Florida. World-class shopping, major sports franchises and entertainment venues in Tampa and Orlando and beaches on both the east and west coasts of Florida are all a quick drive away.

How to Apply

Applicants must submit a complete application via ERAS. Fellows will be chosen through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
 
NRMP Number: 2323156F0 
 
Required Supporting Documents:
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Medical School Transcript
  • Personal Statement
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • USMLE/COMLEX Scores
 
We are excited to welcome all candidates to apply for our Graduate Medical Education programs. However, please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visas at this time. Thank you for understanding.
 

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Olga Carrillo – Program Manager

863-687-1100 Ext. 365471

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