PCCM Programs Interview Insights by State and City

PCCM Programs Interview Insights by State and City

Table of Contents

• Alabama PCCM Programs
• Arizona PCCM Programs
• California PCCM Programs
• Connecticut & New York PCCM Programs
• Florida PCCM Programs
• Georgia & the Southeast PCCM Programs
• Illinois & Midwest PCCM Programs
• Michigan & the Great Lakes PCCM Programs
• New England & Mid-Atlantic PCCM Programs
• Ohio, Pennsylvania, and the Mid-Atlantic PCCM Programs
• Texas & the Southwest PCCM Programs
• Washington & Western PCCM Programs
• Interviews: Common Questions & Mentorship Themes
• Notes on Prematch, LOI, and NRMP Signaling

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Alabama PCCM Programs

• University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program — Alabama, Birmingham — PCCM
• Notes: Great support staff; very large academic center with broad subspecialty opportunities in pulm and critical care; flexible curriculum and engaged faculty; long iv day but well organized; some mild competition for procedures (from IP fellow) but manageable.
• USA Health Program — Alabama, Mobile — PCCM

Arizona PCCM Programs

• Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Arizona) Program — Arizona, Phoenix — PCCM
• University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program — Arizona, Phoenix — PCCM
• University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program — Arizona, Tucson — PCCM

California PCCM Programs

• Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program — California, Colton — PCCM
• University of California San Diego Program — California, La Jolla — PCCM
• Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program — California, Loma Linda — PCCM
• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program — California, Los Angeles — PCCM
• Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program — California, Los Angeles — PCCM
• UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program — California, Los Angeles — PCCM
• University of California San Francisco / Fresno Program — California, Fresno — PCCM
• University of California (Irvine) Program — California, Orange — PCCM
• Eisenhower Medical Center Program — California, Rancho Mirage — PCCM
• University of California Davis Health Program — California, Sacramento — PCCM
• University of California (San Francisco) Program — California, San Francisco — PCCM
• Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program — California, Oakland — PCCM
• University of California (San Diego) Medical Center Program — California, La Jolla — PCCM
• Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program — California, Stanford — PCCM
• Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center Program — California, San Francisco — PCCM
• University of California Irvine Program — California, Orange — PCCM
• University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center Program — California, Los Angeles — PCCM
• UC Davis Health Program — California, Sacramento — PCCM
• Other California programs listed in the original data included multiple campuses with notes on mentorship and clinical exposure; several entries reference variable procedural exposure and autonomy.

Connecticut & New York PCCM Programs

• Bridgeport Hospital/Yale University Program — Connecticut, Bridgeport — PCCM
• Yale-New Haven Medical Center Program — Connecticut, New Haven — PCCM
• University of Connecticut Program — Connecticut, Farmington — PCCM
• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Morningside/West) Program — New York, New York — PCCM
• Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (Mount Sinai Hospital) Program — New York, New York — PCCM
• Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Program — New York, New York — PCCM
• New York Presbyterian Hospital (Cornell Campus) Program — New York, New York — PCCM
• New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus) Program — New York, New York — PCCM
• NYU Grossman School of Medicine Program — New York, New York — PCCM
• NYU Langone and related programs across New York City with diverse clinical exposure; notes include strong pulmonary hypertension exposure at several sites but variable transplant exposure and autonomy.
• The region includes clinical and academic centers with robust mentorship structures and options to pursue med-education and research tracks; several programs emphasize wellness and structured mentorship.

Florida PCCM Programs

• University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program — Jacksonville — PCCM
• Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida Program — Miami Beach — PCCM
• University of Florida Gainesville Program — Gainesville — PCCM
• AdventHealth Florida (Orlando) Program — Orlando — PCCM
• AdventHealth Florida (Orlando) Program — Orlando — PCCM (duplicate entry appears in data)
• Orlando Health Program — Orlando — PCCM
• Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Jacksonville) Program — Jacksonville — PCCM
• Lakeland Regional Health Program — Lakeland — PCCM
• Lakeland General/others as listed in data: PCCM programs across the state with many sites; notes include strong ILD, clinical training emphasis, and sometimes limited transplant exposure.
• Miami and South Florida programs emphasize high patient volumes and diverse pathology; some entries note premium parking and built-in clinical exposure but varying research focus.

Georgia & the Southeast PCCM Programs

• Emory University School of Medicine Program — Atlanta, Georgia — PCCM
• Morehouse School of Medicine Program — Atlanta, Georgia — PCCM
• Medical College of Georgia Program — Augusta, Georgia — PCCM
• Georgia Southern and other regional programs listed with notes; mentorship and clinical exposure described variably across centers.

Illinois & Midwest PCCM Programs

• Cook County Health and Hospitals System Program — Illinois, Chicago — PCCM
• McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Program — Illinois, Chicago — PCCM
• Rush University Medical Center Program — Illinois, Chicago — PCCM
• Swedish Hospital Program — Illinois, Chicago — PCCM
• University of Chicago Program — Illinois, Chicago — PCCM
• University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago Program — Illinois, Chicago — PCCM
• Loyola University Medical Center Program — Illinois, Maywood — PCCM
• Illinois programs listed include a mix of academic and community-based, with varying levels of sub-specialty exposure and research emphasis.

Michigan & Great Lakes PCCM Programs

• University of Michigan Health System Program — Michigan, Ann Arbor — PCCM
• Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University Program — Michigan, Detroit — PCCM
• Henry Ford Health/Henry Ford Hospital Program — Detroit, Michigan — PCCM
• McLaren Health Care / Flint / MSU Program — Michigan, Flint — PCCM
• Corewell Health – Grand Rapids / Michigan State University Program — Michigan, Grand Rapids — PCCM
• Beaumonts and other affiliated sites across Michigan with detailed notes on procedural exposure and autonomy; several programs emphasize robust clinical training and patient volumes; some note limited transplant exposure in earlier years.

New England & Mid-Atlantic PCCM Programs

• Massachusetts General Brigham / Brigham and Women’s Hospital / Harvard Medical School Program — Boston, Massachusetts — PCCM
• Brigham and Women’s Hospital Program — Boston — PCCM
• Tufts Medical Center Program — Boston — PCCM
• Boston University Program — Boston — PCCM
• University of Massachusetts / Baystate Program — Springfield/Baystate — PCCM
• NYU / Mount Sinai / Columbia affiliates and other NYC options with strong pulmonary hypertension exposure; many centers emphasize wellness and education tracks; some notes point to variability in procedural training depending on the service mix.

Ohio, Pennsylvania, & Mid-Atlantic PCCM Programs

• Ohio State University Hospital Program — Columbus — PCCM
• Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program — Cleveland — PCCM
• University of Pittsburgh / UPMC Medical Education Program — Pittsburgh — PCCM
• Geisinger Health System Program — Danville — PCCM
• Thomas Jefferson University / Jefferson Health – Philadelphia — PCCM
• University of Pennsylvania Health System Program — Philadelphia — PCCM
• Temple University Hospital Program — Philadelphia — PCCM
• Wellspan York Hospital Program — York — PCCM
• Allegheny Health Network / AGH Program — Pittsburgh — PCCM
• Johns Hopkins University Program — Baltimore — PCCM
• University of Maryland Program — Baltimore — PCCM
• Notes frequently discuss: procedural exposure, airway ownership (which services own critical airway management) and IP/CCM dynamics; mentorship and research support vary by program. Some entries highlight that anesthesia often owns airways in MICU at certain programs, affecting fellow autonomy.

Texas & Southwest PCCM Programs

• University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program — Dallas — PCCM
• University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program — Houston — PCCM
• Baylor College of Medicine Program — Houston — PCCM
• Baylor University Medical Center Program — Dallas — PCCM
• Texas Tech University HSC El Paso Program — El Paso — PCCM
• University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Joe and Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine Program — San Antonio — PCCM
• University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School Program — Austin — PCCM
• UT Tyler PCCM; UT Southwestern; UT Houston; UT San Antonio and more listed with notes about procedural exposure, autonomy and work-life balance. Some programs are described as highly hands-on, with strong clinical training and variable research opportunities.
• Baylor College of Medicine (Temple) Program — Temple — PCCM; notes show strong clinical training with in-house airway management, but administrative logistics and research exposure vary by site.

Washington & Western PCCM Programs

• University of Washington Program — Seattle — PCCM/CCM/Pulmonary subspecialties
• Virginia and West Coast programs listed with notes on mentorship, procedural exposure, ECMO access, and transplant exposure varying by campus and service line.

Interviews: Common Questions & Mentorship Themes

• Repeated themes across programs include: tell me about yourself; tell me about your research; where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?; why PCCM; why our program; discuss your long-term career plans; discuss your approach to mentorship and career development; wellness and burnout questions; behavior-based questions about conflict and teamwork; questions about research tracks and NIH funding opportunities such as T32s and F32s. Several entries mention that programs with robust mentorship frameworks, career development and wellness-focused schedules are highly valued by candidates.
• Some interview days include group activities, portfolio reviews, and campus tours; several notes indicate that PDs and program leaders are focused on resident/fellow wellbeing, with protected time and weekend wellness blocks at certain sites.

Prematch, LOI, and NRMP Signaling: Notes & Patterns

• The dataset includes extensive chatter about Letters of Intent (LOIs), post-interview communication, and signaling in NRMP. Several programs advise sending LOIs to top choices only, and some programs explicitly discourage post-interview LOI signaling, while others encourage it with caveats about not overstating commitment.
• Discussions cover the timing of NRMP signups, ERAS and NRMP ID usage, and the appropriate timing for signaling interest. There are notes about how programs may react to LOIs and how to navigate RTM (Rank-to-Match) emails; a few posts discuss the legality and ethics of post-interview signaling and match rules.
• Several threads discuss the variability in when programs finalize their rank lists and the potential for last-minute updates; there is general consensus to avoid missteps in LOI signaling but also a recognition that some programs value early communication about interest.

Notes on Mentorship, Culture, and Experience across Programs

• Mentorship: Many programs emphasize strong mentorship frameworks, with PDs and faculty who are personally invested in fellow success, including career development and transitions to faculty roles. Some centers highlight formal coaching or coaching-like programs that assist with career transitions and wellness.
• Culture: Reports vary by program and campus; some centers are described as very supportive with high levels of collegiality, while others are perceived as more competitive or “malignant” depending on the PD or anesthesia coverage structures.
• Procedure exposure: Airway ownership varies across programs; some PCCM fellowships own airways in the MICU, while in others anesthesia retains airway control for certain blocks. There are discussions of IP fellowship presence and the impact on procedural volumes and autonomy.
• Research exposure: Several programs offer extensive research opportunities, including T32 grants, NIH funding, and robust pulmonary hypertension exposure; others are more clinically focused with less emphasis on research.
• Transplant and ECMO: Transplant exposure and ECMO access vary by program; some centers have strong ECMO programs and transplant exposure, while others have limited exposure.

Closing Thoughts

This document captures a broad, multi-state landscape of PCCM fellowship programs with variations in mentorship, clinical volume, procedural autonomy, transplant/ECMO exposure, and research infrastructure. The recurring themes emphasize mentorship, clinical training breadth, procedural opportunities, and program culture as central to a candidate’s decision-making process when ranking PCCM fellowships.

Appendix: Program List (Excerpted)

• USA Health Program — Alabama, Mobile — PCCM
• University of Alabama Hospital (Birmingham) Program — Alabama, Birmingham — PCCM
• Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Arizona) Program — Arizona, Phoenix — PCCM
• University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix Program — Arizona, Phoenix — PCCM
• University of Arizona College of Medicine-Tucson Program — Arizona, Tucson — PCCM
• Arrowhead Regional Medical Center Program — California, Colton — PCCM
• University of California San Diego Program — California, La Jolla — PCCM
• Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program — California, Loma Linda — PCCM
• Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program — California, Los Angeles — PCCM
• Kaiser Permanente Southern California (Los Angeles) Program — California, Los Angeles — PCCM
• UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center Program — California, Los Angeles — PCCM
• University of California Davis Health Program — California, Sacramento — PCCM
• University of California (San Francisco)/Fresno Program — California, Fresno — PCCM
• Stanford Health Care-Sponsored Stanford University Program — California, Stanford — PCCM
• University of California (San Francisco) Program — California, San Francisco — PCCM
• Kaiser Permanente Northern California (Oakland) Program — California, Oakland — PCCM
• University of California Irvine Program — California, Orange — PCCM
• University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical Center Program — California, Los Angeles — PCCM
• University of Miami/Jackson Health System Program — Florida, Miami — PCCM
• Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida Program — Florida, Miami Beach — PCCM
• University of Florida Gainesville Program — Florida, Gainesville — PCCM
• University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville Program — Florida, Jacksonville — PCCM
• University of South Florida Morsani Program — Florida, Tampa — PCCM
• Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Jacksonville) Program — Florida, Jacksonville — PCCM
• University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Program — Texas, Dallas — PCCM
• University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Program — Texas, Houston — PCCM
• Baylor College of Medicine Program — Texas, Houston — PCCM
• University of California San Diego (SD) — La Jolla, etc.
• More programs listed in the dataset across states with details; this appendix is a representative sample extracted from the larger dataset.

Related Topics

• PCCM Fellowship Programs
• Pulmonary & Critical Care Training
• Medical Education & Mentorship
• NRMP Match & Prematch Strategies
• Airway Ownership in MICU and Anesthesia Roles
• ECMO & Transplant Exposure in PCCM
• Research Tracks in PCCM Fellowships

Keywords

PCCM programs, pulmonary critical care, fellowship interviews, medical education, prematch, LOI, NRMP, ECMO, transplant exposure, mentorship, critical care training, residency interviews

Anchor Notes

• All section headers in this document include in-page anchors to facilitate navigation and internal linking. For example, the Alabama PCCM Programs section is anchored at #alabama-pccm-programs, the California programs at #california-pccm-programs, etc.
• Table of Contents entries reference anchors with identical IDs to ensure navigability.