Are you a medical professional seeking advanced training in pulmonary and critical care medicine? The Kaiser Permanente Northern California Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program, based in Oakland, California, offers a comprehensive and integrated approach to your professional development. Our Kp Critical Care Training Program is meticulously designed to cultivate the next generation of leading pulmonologists and intensivists, equipping them with the expertise to deliver exceptional, compassionate care within a supportive and collaborative environment.
Comprehensive Pulmonary and Critical Care Training in a Diverse Setting
Located at the Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center, our fellowship benefits from being a tertiary care referral center within the expansive Kaiser Permanente Northern California system. This integrated health system serves a diverse patient population exceeding 4 million members, providing fellows with exposure to a broad spectrum of medical cases and patient demographics. Kaiser Oakland’s rich history of clinical excellence and dedication to education, demonstrated by its numerous residency and fellowship programs, creates an ideal learning atmosphere. The program’s commitment to diversity ensures representation across cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, mirroring the communities we serve and enhancing the training experience.
Rotations Across Renowned Medical Centers
The KP critical care training program features core inpatient and outpatient rotations at Kaiser Oakland, a hub for subspecialty pulmonary care. Fellows gain experience with complex cases, including cystic fibrosis, and advanced procedures such as interventional pulmonology and cardiopulmonary exercise testing. To further broaden clinical exposure, the fellowship includes rotations at several distinguished medical centers:
- Kaiser San Francisco: Focus on pulmonary arterial hypertension and cardiovascular surgery.
- Kaiser Redwood City: Experience in a specialized neurosurgical ICU.
- Highland Hospital (Oakland): Training in a regional Level 1 trauma ICU setting.
- UCSF: Opportunity to gain insights into lung transplantation.
These diverse rotation sites ensure fellows receive well-rounded training across various critical care and pulmonary subspecialties.
Robust Research and Quality Improvement Initiatives
A cornerstone of our KP critical care training program is the emphasis on research and quality improvement. Fellows actively participate in projects utilizing the extensive retrospective data from over 4 million Kaiser Permanente Northern California members. This access to a vast, comprehensive dataset, encompassing procedure, pathology, radiology, and comorbidity data, provides unparalleled research opportunities. Furthermore, our program is supported by:
- A dedicated GME research project manager.
- A strong Division of Research with over 50 investigators and 600 staff.
- A dedicated biostatistical unit to assist with project development and analysis.
Mentorship from experienced research faculty further enhances the research experience, guiding fellows in impactful projects and fostering their scholarly development within the KP critical care training program.
Apply to the KP Critical Care Training Program
Our fellowship is a 36-month ACGME-accredited program, fully adhering to the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) guidelines for pulmonary and critical care medicine training. Graduates of our KP critical care training program are exceptionally well-prepared to become leaders in the field. We accept two fellows annually and utilize the ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) for application processing and the NRMP (National Resident Matching Program) for fellow selection. We strongly encourage applications from diverse candidates and are committed to fostering an inclusive training environment. Applications are accepted through ERAS starting in July, with interviews conducted in September and October. For detailed application requirements, including the common application form, personal statement, letters of recommendation, and other necessary documents, please refer to the ERAS website.
