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Introduction
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Objectives. The objective of this program is
to help post-MD trainees develop a scholarly approach to pulmonary
medicine, critical care medicine and lung biology enabling them
to pursue a variety of career options, including academic medicine.
To meet this objective, we offer an accredited three year combined
program in Pulmonary Diseases and Critical Care Medicine that
qualifies trainees for certification in both subspecialties. The
latter years of the training program are intended to provide an
in-depth experience with clinical and/or basic science investigation.
Trainees who desire to obtain a substantial experience in research
will need a particularly intense effort and may require an additional
period of research training.
Clinical Facilities. The clinical programs of the Department
of Medicine are based in the UNC Hospital, which serves as the
principal teaching institution for the University of North Carolina
School of Medicine, as the community hospital for the town of
Chapel Hill and its environs, and as a state-wide referral center.
UNC Hospitals is a Level I Trauma Center with active lung, heart-lung,
heart, renal, pancreas, liver and bone marrow transplant programs.
The hospital has 660 beds of which 107 are devoted to intensive
care. The three-year residency training program in internal
medicine includes approximately 70 residents and 100 full-time
faculty who represent all the subspecialties of internal medicine.
There is a substantial outreach program which provides medical
students and post-MD trainees opportunities in a number of hospitals
and practices throughout the state of North Carolina.
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Research Activities
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Basic Research. The division has vigorous and well-funded
research programs in airway epithelial physiology, gene therapy,
animal models, lung development, and regulation of cellular
function and respiratory toxicology. Expertise in molecular
biology, gene and protein expression, morphometry, culture of
human cells, ion transport, transgenic animals and confocal
microscopy support these activities.
Clinical Research. A major strength of the faculty is
the ability to translate basic science discoveries into clinical
studies. Current activities focus on regulation of airway mucociliary
clearance, gene transfer, obstructive airways diseases and inhalational
toxicology.
Standard Program Content. The program meets the ABIM
requirements for Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine
Board, and encompasses 18 clinical months over three years.
Rotations include Intensive Care Units, Consultations, Clinics,
Lung Transplant, and electives. Research training is adaptable
to individual goals.
Additional Options. Extended research training is available
for Fellows who desire additional experience in preparation
for academic careers.
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Detailed Program
Brochure Application Process
UNC Office of Graduate Medical Education
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