Pulmonary Critical Care Fellowship

at Community Medical Center

Welcome to the Pulmonary and Critical Care fellowship program at Community Medical Center (CMC). We are passionate about developing highly trained fellows into compassionate, clinically astute physicians with a range of expertise in pulmonary and critical care medicine. Our goal is to train fellows who would serve their communities in clinical care, education and scientific investigation. Our program is dedicated to providing a learning environment that values diversity and inclusiveness and teaches physicians to work in inter-professional settings.

Toms River, NJ is situated in a working class community, diverse in race, ethnicity and socioeconomic status. Being a coastal community, the diversity and population expands further during the summer months, providing a wide spectrum of clinical pathophysiology. CMC is the largest medical center in the area and therefore serves as the primary health care center for this diverse population.

The program provides a comprehensive clinical experience across several critical care settings, along with inpatient and ambulatory pulmonary training. Fellows train with the latest technology including point-of-care ultrasound, endobronchial ultrasound, bedside fiberoptic bronchoscopy, and video laryngoscopy. A full spectrum simulation lab supplements fellow education. The program core curriculum provides a comprehensive education in pulmonary and critical care medicine. The curriculum consists of thoughtful lecture series, grand rounds and journal clubs. Fellows also have six months of dedicated research time to pursue scientific investigation.

For those who have chosen this academic pursuit beyond residency, we welcome you. We look forward to guiding you to a new career.

Fellowship Highlights

  • ACGME accredited 3-year fellowship
  • Two fellows per year
  • 15-bed MICU, 12 bed SICU, 13 bed CCU
  • Six months dedicated research time
  • Six months critical care, six months neurocritical care
  • Six months inpatient pulmonary consult service
  • Dedicated Point-of-Care-Ultrasound rotations
  • Diverse fellow’s continuity clinic
  • Full-service endoscopy suite, pulmonary function lab and sleep lab
  • Endobronchial ultrasound, interventional pulmonary procedures
  • Full-service simulation lab with bronchoscopy simulator

Benefits and Salary

  • Salary: $85,014
  • RWJBH Employee benefits package
  • $1,500.00 per year CME
  • Attend regional and national conferences
  • Meal allowances, free parking, scrubs and white coats

Application Requirements

  • Completion or anticipated completion of an ACGME accredited, 3-year Internal Medicine residency
  • Passing USMLE step 1, 2 and 3 or COMLEX exams
  • US citizen or legal resident; J1 visa supported
  • ACGME certification for foreign medical graduates

Contact Information

Program Director – Wajahat Khan Wajahat.Khan@rwjbh.org

Program Coordinator – Debra Mack Debra.Mack@rwjbh.org