Isadore Budnick, MD
Hometown
Pittsburgh, PA
Medical School
Tulane University
Residency
University of Virginia
Academic/Research Interest
ARDS, sepsis, critical care outcomes
Why Colorado?
Incredible clinical
training, top notch research training, and an enthusiastic and collegial
division that is tough to beat. That and the front range is just a hop, skip,
and a jump away!
Marco Colamonici, MD
Medical School
Memphis, TN
Medical School
University of Illinois Chicago
Residency
University of Illinois Chicago
Academic/Research Interest
Molecular mechanism in ARDS
Why Colorado?
I originally applied to Colorado for the great opportunities
offered in both clinical training and research. But if I am being honest, I
chose Colorado because on interview day, although via zoom, the program had
great family vibes. Everyone seemed to enjoy nerding out about their work but
there was an emphasis on maintaining a work life balance. In addition, Denver
has all the amenities of a big city but it’s also a stone’s throw away from
isolated wilderness.
Sam King, MD
Hometown
Leawood, KS
Medical School
University of Kansas
Residency
University of Colorado
Why Colorado?
In
residency I spent a while trying to decide if I loved pulmonary and critical
care, or if I just loved the people in the division. It turns out the answer
was “both!” This program provides both outstanding clinical training and strong
academic support.
Amy Mathew, MD
Hometown
Medical School
Medical College of Wisconsin
Residency
Brown University
Why Colorado?
Karina Mora Massad, MD
HometownJoey Pryor, MD
Hometown
Portland, OR
Medical School
Oregon Health and Science University
Residency
University of Washington
Why Colorado?
A great mix of clinical and research experiences combined with easy access to the beautiful outdoors Denver and Colorado have to offer.
Megan Watson, MD, MPH
Hometown
Overland Park, KS
Medical School
University of Kansas
Residency
University of Michigan
Why Colorado?
I was so impressed by the diverse clinical opportunities and infrastructure to promote successful research during fellowship. The mountains didn't hurt, either!
Gwen Day, MD
Hometown
Laguna Niguel, California
Medical School
Wake Forest School of Medicine
Residency
University of California Los Angeles
Academic/Research Interest
Healthcare disparities/health inequity in pulm critical care disease. Obstructive lung disease
Why Colorado?
Ample opportunities, beautiful setting, and positive vibe.
Peter Dunbar, MD
Hometown
Oxford, Mississippi
Medical School
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Residency
Brigham and Women's Hospital/Boston Children's
Academic/Research Interest
Chronic critical illness, chronic respiratory illness
Why Colorado?
Amazing people, amazing science, amazing medicine, amazing outdoors.
Danny Gergen, MD
Hometown
Austin, Texas
Medical School
Georgetown University School of Medicine
Residency
University of Colorado
Academic/Research Interest
Medical education and teaching in the ICU
Why Colorado?
I loved doing residency at Colorado and couldn’t think of a better place to continue training.
Marika Orlov, MD, PhD
Hometown
Los Angeles/San Diego/Seattle
Medical School
University of California San Diego
Residency
University of Washington
Academic/Research Interest
Innate and adaptive immune response in the lungs in the setting of infection
Why Colorado?
The wealth of immunity research at National Jewish
Sarah Rhoads, MD
Hometown
Bethesda, Maryland
Medical School
The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University
Residency
Brown University
Academic/Research Interest
Adolescent chronic lung disease, post-ICU care, and end of life care
Why Colorado?
Friendly people, great location, infinite opportunities
Michael Root, MD, MBA
Hometown
St. Louis, Missouri
Medical School
New York University Grossman School of Medicine
Residency
University of California San Francisco
Academic/Research Interest
Quality improvement, patient safety, and medical education
Why Colorado?
Clinical training
Lisa Ruvuna, MD
Hometown
San Antonio, Texas
Medical School
Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine
Residency
University of New Mexico
Academic/Research Interest
COPD, social determinants of health
Why Colorado?
Even through virtual interviews, it really seemed the fellows were well-supported by faculty and happy. The city had anything I wanted to do in my free time.
Neha Agarwal, MD
Hometown
Upland, California
Medical School
University of California Los Angeles
Residency
University of California Los Angeles
Academic/Research Interest
Medical education in the ICU, care for the immunocompromised patients
Initial thoughts on fellowship?
Fellowship at the University of Colorado has been even better than I could have imagined! From the faculty members' genuine interest and investment in our careers to the breadth of research opportunities, this program has everything to train phenomenal fellows and humanistic physicians.
Kara Calhoun, MD, MPH
Hometown
Tyler, Texas
Medical School
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Residency
McGovern Medical School at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
Why Colorado?
When looking for a PCCM program I knew I wanted to train at an institution that would make me a strong clinician and researcher. On my interview day it was obvious that Colorado would provide that and more in a beautiful city with great outdoor activities. I love that as fellows we have the opportunity to do procedures like intubations and chest tubes while also having protected research time with some of the world's leading experts in the field. As someone interested in rare lung infections I always dreamed of training at a place like National Jewish so the decision was easy!
Daniel Colon Hidalgo, MD
Hometown
Santiago, Dominican Republic
Medical School
Northwestern University
Residency
Loyola University
Academic/Research Interest
Pulmonary Hypertension
Why Colorado?
Why not Colorado? Colorado has the perfect balance of a very robust clinical training and top-notch research exposure that I wanted. This is an amazing training institution in a beautiful city with really cool people!!
Esther de Boer, MD, PhD
Hometown
Koudum, Friesland, Netherlands
Medical School
Rijksuniversiteit Groningen Faculteit der Medische Wetenschappen Netherlands
Residency
University of Texas Southwestern
Academic/Research Interest
Undifferentiated
Initial thoughts on fellowship?
I'm loving fellowship so far! Let's rock!
Andi Hudler, MD
Hometown
Burlington, Colorado
Medical School
University of Colorado
Residency
University of Colorado
Allison Lange, MD
Hometown
Winchester, Massachusetts
Medical School
Duke University
Residency
University of Texas Southwestern
Academic/Research Interest
Undecided, but leaning toward palliative care and end stage lung disease
Why Colorado?
My husband and I were looking for a more outdoorsy place where we could partake in our favorite hobbies of hiking and camping without a plane flight. Also I loved the feel of Colorado’s pulmonary division – approachable people doing amazing research and clinical work. Chest X-ray conference sealed the deal on interview day.
Mimi Richert, MD
Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Residency
University of Maryland Medical Center
Academic/Research Interest
ARDS, acute lung injury
Why Colorado?
All the faculty are so nice and laid back. It seemed like a tremendous opportunity.
Ryan Sullivan, MBBS
Hometown
Raymond, New Hampshire
Medical School
University of Queensland School of Medicine
Residency
University of Pennsylvania
Meghan Althoff, MD, PhD
Hometown
Palatine, Illinois
Medical School
Tulane University
Residency
University of Colorado
Why did you choose Colorado PCCM?
The people and the opportunities. I was drawn to Colorado because of the immense resources given to fellows to start a research career in terms of mentorship, time, and support. I came to Colorado because of the collegiality and culture. Fellows are treated like colleagues by faculty and everyone is welcoming and approachable.
Shelley Forbes, MD
Hometown
Sheridan, Wyoming
Medical School
Washington University in St. Louis
Residency
Northwestern University
Academic/Research Interest
Altitude Medicine
Why did you choose Colorado PCCM?
I thought the quality of both research and clinical training, and within clinical training both pulmonary and critical care medicine, was unparalleled. When I was applying, I was not sure of exactly what my future career path would be, but I felt like across the board I would receive exceptional training and opportunities. I also loved the atmosphere -- the fellows and faculty are both inspiring and approachable. Finally, the location for me is a huge plus. At work, it's incredible to see referrals and transfers from all over the region (and country) in a variety of practice settings. Outside of work, the culture, weather and outdoor opportunities encourage true work-life balance in a way that is really unique.
Kelsey Hills-Dunlap, MD
Hometown
Boulder, Colorado
Medical School
Stanford University School of Medicine
Residency
Massachusetts General Hospital
Academic/Research Interest
I am interested in the intersection of substance use disorders and critical care, particularly alcohol use disorders, withdrawal syndromes, and toxidromes. I am currently investigating intervention optimization after critical illness.
Why did you choose Colorado PCCM?
Colorado gives me access to world-class researchers and clinicians and unparalleled mentorship and support. The breadth of patients at multiple institutions across the city also provides a wide array of pathology to learn from. I knew I would get exceptional clinical training and phenomenal and focused research instruction. Perhaps most importantly, the people at Colorado are fantastic humans. Plus, Colorado is the best state- I’ve been trying to come back ever since I left my hometown, and I’m so happy to be back! It doesn’t get any better than sunshine, mountains and great community.