Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Application Guide
There are approximately 130 training programs in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine accredited by the ACGME. Application to virtually all of them (exceptions are in the single digits) are made through the American Association of Medical Colleges' Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), which is accessed online. Information regarding registration, policies and procedures may be found on the ERAS website: www.aamc.org/audienceeras.htm.
Timeline for applications for training beginning July 1, 2012
Mid-June 2010: MyERAS User Guide is available.
July 1, 2010: MyERAS website opens to applicants to begin working on their applications.
November 15, 2010: Applicants may submit applications via the ERAS system.
December 1, 2010: Programs may begin to review applications.
Note: Actual due dates of applications vary by individual programs in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine. Contact each specific program for its deadlines and application requirements. Typical requirements include the ERAS application and 3 professional letters of recommendation.
Late February 2011: Typical due date on which specific programs require application packets to be completed.
Early April 2011: National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Rank Order list opens for Medical Subspecialties Matching Program (MSMP).
Early June 2011: NRMP MSMP Rank Order list closes.
Mid-June 2011: Match Day for training beginning July 1, 2012.
July 1, 2012: Training begins in Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine.
General Advice
The crucial item on the critical path to application for subspecialty training is the securing of 3 professional letters of recommendation. If you are reading this, it is not too early to consult with your Internal Medicine program director for guidance in selecting faculty to approach for letters of recommendation as a mentor. A mentor within the subspecialty is important in guiding your research opportunities as well as navigating the various career choices and modes of clinical practice that exist within the subspecialty.
For further information about subspecialty training in pulmonary disease and critical care medicine, please feel free to contact any of the following individuals.
Contacts
Ronald G. Crystal, MD
Program Director
Chief, Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine
Tel: 646-962-4363
Email: rgcryst@med.cornell.edu
Abraham Sanders, MD
Associate Program Director
Tel: 212-746-2250
Email:abs2001@med.cornell.edu
Dana Zappetti, MD
Assistant Program Director
Tel: 212-746-2250
Email: daz9001@med.cornell.edu
Kenneth J. Lee
Division Administrator
Tel: 646-962-5561
Email: kel2012@med.cornell.edu
Diane Hawkins
Program Coordinator
Tel: 212-746-2908
Email: dhawkins@med.cornell.edu
