First Year
Medical school: Burrell College of Medicine at New Mexico State University
Residency: St. Joseph Mercy (Ann Arbor, Michigan)
Reason for choosing our fellowship: "I selected UW-Madison primarily for its welcoming and compassionate faculty. From my interview onward, their commitment to nurturing fellows and fostering a supportive learning environment has been evident. The camaraderie between faculty and fellows is palpable, and reflects the strong sense of community. Additionally, I value the abundant clinical and research prospects that the program offers."
Medical school: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine
Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Reason for choosing our fellowship: "I chose to pursue fellowship at UW-Madison for the broad clinical training offered in both pulmonary and critical care medicine, as well as the wealth of options for research in these fields. There is also a sense of community present amongst faculty and fellows that was unique to the group during three interview process."
Medical school: Jimma University College of Public Health and Medicine (Ethiopia)
Residency: Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center
Reason for choosing our fellowship: "I chose UW because it is well-renowned for excellent training. Big emphasis given for fellows' wellness in a very friendly environment, not to mention the beautiful city of Madison."
Medical school: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine
Residency: University of Iowa
Reason for choosing our fellowship: "I chose the University of Wisconsin for my fellowship training because of the people and the great training that I knew I would receive. I felt very welcomed during my interview and knew they were interested in my learning and growth. I have also lived in the Midwest my entire life, so I knew that I wanted to continue my training here."
Second Year
Medical School: University of Minnesota Medical School
Residency: University of Missouri Internal Medicine
Professional Interests: Teaching, critical care, and lung transplant
Medical School: Aga Khan University Medical College
Residency: Louisiana State University
Professional Interests: Quality improvement and critical care outcomes
Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
Professional Interests: Teaching, ILD, and critical care
Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
Professional Interests: Data analysis and critical care
Third Year
Medical school: University of California Davis School of Medicine
Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
Reason for choosing our fellowship: "I chose UW because I knew I would be surrounded by an incredible support system. Working at both the UW hospital and the VA provides a variety of practice settings and patient encounters. The opportunities to learn are endless and my co-fellows are absolutely amazing people!"
Medical school: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
Reason for choosing our fellowship: “I chose UW because I knew I would get great education as a clinician in the ICU and as a pulmonologist. The community is full of educators and learners dedicated to their patients and excellence in medicine.”
Medical school: St. James School of Medicine Anguilla
Residency: University of Illinois College of Medicine
Professional interests: ARDS, sepsis and infectious lung diseases
Reason for choosing our fellowship: "I chose UW-Madison because of the people. There was a sense of camaraderie within the department, and it was evident that the program is highly invested in their fellows. I wanted to train at an institution that was engaging and dedicated to high quality patient care. I am very happy with my choice and couldn't imagine training anywhere else."
Medical school: Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: Providence Portland Medical Center