Where our pulmonary + critical care alumni go next

Our fellows go on to thrive in academic medicine, private practice and specialized fields across the country. Whether they stay local or take their skills nationwide, our alumni continue to make a meaningful impact in pulmonary and critical care.

2025 graduates

• Elizabeth Han, Clinical Fellow
• Mary Quien, Clinical Fellow
• Leandro Ramirez, Clinical Fellow
• Edward Shi, Clinical Fellow

2024 graduates

• Michael Murray, Faculty, Brown University
• Sheshali Wanchoo, Neuro Critical Care, NY
• Christopher Wilson, Private Practice, VI
• Beveryly Wong, Faculty, Tufts Medical Center
• Victor Zavala, Private Practice, CT

2023 graduates

• Armand Gottlieb, Faculty, Mt. Auburn Hospital
• Zaid Hamarsha, Faculty, Salem Hospital
• Amrita Karambelkar, Interventional Pulmonology, CT
• Kathleen Waybill, Faculty, U. Virginia

Pulmonary + critical care fellows presenting groundbreaking research

Our fellows actively present their research at leading local and national conferences, including the American Thoracic Society (ATS) and CHEST. Follow their latest work and updates on Instagram.

Below is a selection of recent research presentations at ATS 2025:

• Evaluating the Effect of Respiratory and Hemodynamic Support During Critical Illness on Cognitive Function After Recovery
• Lung Density Analysis for Evaluation of Individuals with Post-acute Sequelae of SARS-CoV-2 and Dyspnea, Fatigue or Exercise Intolerance
• Association of Pulmonary Artery Dilation with Pulmonary Artery Pressure and Survival Using Updated Pulmonary Hypertension Hemodynamic Criteria
• Assessing the Utility of Provocative Maneuvers During Right Heart Catheterization in Pulmonary Venous Hypertension
• The Presence of an Absence: Withdrawal of Dopaminergic Medications Leading to Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome
  A Rare Case of Ventricular Tachycardia as the Initial Manifestation of Pulmonary Embolism
• Dynamic Changes in Renal Angina Index for Predicting Acute Kidney Injury in Septic Shock
• Off the Beaten Algorithm - Treatment of Mepolizumab-Refractory, Non-severe Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
• Uncharted Territories: Successful Long-term Calcium Channel Blocker Therapy for Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension in Sickle Cell Disease
• JAK of All Trades: Post-transplant Graft-Versus-Host-Disease Manifesting as Sarcoid Lesions Ameliorated by Immunomodulation
• Efficacy and Safety of Selexipag in Connective Tissue Disease-Associated Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension with Concomitant Interstitial Lung Disease

How call schedules work in pulmonary + critical care fellowship

We design fellow schedules thoughtfully to balance educational opportunities with clinical responsibilities. Our goal is to provide a structured yet flexible schedule that supports learning and professional growth while ensuring fair workload distribution. Feedback from prior years plays a key role in refining the schedule each cycle.

• Fellow schedules are planned yearly and adjusted based on feedback from the previous year
• Weekend call duties are shared evenly among all fellows
• A dedicated in-hospital intensivist covers the MICU overnight alongside residents
• Each first-year fellow completes a two-week block of weekday night shifts
• All fellows complete one weekend night shift during their training

This approach ensures fair distribution of responsibilities while providing critical clinical exposure in a supportive environment.

Clinical experience during pulmonary + critical care fellowship training

Fellows in the pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at Tufts Medical Center gain hands-on experience across a range of high-acuity clinical settings. From managing critically ill adults in the MICU and CCU to performing advanced procedures on the pulmonary consult service, each rotation is designed to build expertise in complex decision-making, multidisciplinary care, and procedural skill.

Throughout training, we expect our fellows to progress steadily through the ACGME Milestones for Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine, which guide their development in:

• Patient care
• Medical knowledge
• Systems-based practice
• Practice-based learning and improvement
• Professionalism
• Interpersonal and communication skills

Hands-on fellowship training in pulmonary + critical care at Tufts Medical Center

Our pulmonary and critical care medicine fellowship at Tufts Medical Center offers a structured, progressive training experience designed to equip fellows with the clinical expertise, procedural skills, and research opportunities needed for a successful career in pulmonary and critical care. Over three years, fellows advance from supervised foundational training to autonomous clinical leadership and focused scholarly activity, supported by expert faculty and a diverse patient population in Boston.

Year 1

The first year builds a strong foundation under close supervision. Fellows rotate through pulmonary consultation services, learning to read pulmonary function tests and interpret cardiopulmonary exercise tests. They gain experience across various ICU settings, understanding how critical care differs in each. Year 1 also includes significant exposure to mechanical circulatory support devices in the medical ICU (MICU), cardiac care unit (CCU), and cardiothoracic ICU (CT-ICU). Early dedicated airway training ensures fellows develop and apply intubation skills, particularly in the Lowell General ICU. Procedural skills such as bronchoscopies, right heart catheterizations, chest tube placements, and other common ICU procedures are emphasized.

Year 2

The second year introduces subspecialty rotations, including Interventional Pulmonology and Sleep Medicine. Fellows may also complete a dedicated elective at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center to expand clinical experience. Continued ICU and pulmonary medicine rotations allow fellows to practice more independently. Year 2 also provides dedicated research blocks to foster scholarly activity and support career planning.

Year 3

The third year focuses on advanced clinical responsibilities and increased research time. Fellows finalize their career plans, typically choosing one of three tracks: Clinician Scientist, Clinician Educator, or Academic Clinician. Clinical rotations serve as a capstone, with fellows leading multidisciplinary teams and independently managing complex cases in ICU and pulmonary consult settings.

We are committed to fostering an environment where fellows grow into skilled, confident physicians ready to lead in clinical care, education, and research. Our program’s blend of rigorous training, mentorship, and academic opportunities prepares each fellow to excel in their chosen career path, whether in academic medicine, clinical practice, or research innovation.

Rotations + training sites for pulmonary and critical care fellowship

Our program offers a unique blend of academic and community-based experiences across multiple clinical sites. Fellows rotate through Tufts Medical Center and Lowell General Hospital, gaining exposure to diverse patient populations and complex clinical environments.

Tufts Medical Center

Located in downtown Boston, Tufts Medical Center is the primary teaching hospital for Tufts University School of Medicine. This 359-bed academic medical center provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care and is one of only two full-service university hospitals in Boston. It is nationally recognized for its strong commitment to interdisciplinary care and cutting-edge research.

Lowell General Hospital

Our fellows rotate at Lowell General Hospital (LGH) during their first and second years. LGH is a busy, 400-bed hospital that serves a diverse, underserved patient population. Fellows train in the 23-bed ICU as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes two Tufts Medical Center attending physicians, a fellow, a nurse practitioner or physician assistant, and a Tufts University School of Medicine medical student. During this rotation, fellows perform intubations in the ICU, see consults and perform bronchoscopy and EBUS alongside the thoracic oncology team.