In the first month of fellowship, new fellows are introduced to core logistical and learning concepts in an intense three-week boot camp. The overall schedule varies year to year, but new fellows can expect dedicated time to get exposure to:

(Left to Right) New fellows Prachi Saluja, Christine Zhou, Matt Restko, Alex Fultz, and Hema Balina (CC) starting their arts and crafts time!

  • Basic UC and VA Hospital GME, including EPIC and CPRS training should you need it

  • MICU logistical orientation

  • Basic Chest CT Interpretation

  • Simulation-based training on the following core procedures:

    • Bronchoscopy

    • Arterial line

    • Central line

    • Thoracentesis

    • Nasogastric tube placement

  • High-acuity, low-occurrence (HALO) procedural exposure in the cadaver lab:

    • Minnesota tube placement/management

    • Cricothyrotomy

    • Surgical chest tube placement

    • Pericardiocentesis

    • Intraosseous line placement

The mediastinum, circa 2023 (Bronchoscope and happy lung not to scale)

  • Opening modules of our longitudinal ventilator curriculum

  • How to give engaging talks to learners

  • Mediastinal Anatomy Arts & Crafts

  • Simulation, model-based, and bedside echocardiography

  • Basic airway management skills/video laryngoscopy training

  • Introductions to our subspecialty services, including:

    • Interventional Pulmonary

    • Pulmonary Hypertension

    • Sleep clinic

    • ILD/Rare lung disease

  • How to give effective M&M and journal clubs

  • Fellows 101 talks given by senior fellows covering the basic how-tos of bread and butter pulmonary/critical care

  • Dedicated shadowing time on our core services and continuity clinics

  • Secret field trips with program leadership to fun Cincinnati locations!

We are constantly reevaluating our boot camp curriculum every year in an effort to maximize your time, learning, and enjoyment during the start of fellowship, so this list is always subject to change!