Description

Advanced Thoracic Surgery Lung Transplantation Fellowship November 1, 2025*

*Start date may be flexible

Required Documents:

• USMLE transcript for Steps 1-2
• ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
• Three letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• CV
• Certificate of Completion from U.S. or board-approved residency and/or fellowship program
• Visa documents (if applicable)
• Medical school transcript (with translations, if applicable)
• Medical school performance evaluation (dean's letter) *optional
• ABSITE transcripts (if applicable)

Description: The 24-month Lung Transplant Fellowship program at Northwestern University provides an in-depth and specialized experience in the surgical and medical management of lung transplantation and advanced therapies for lung failure. The fellowship is designed to ensure comprehensive training in the selection and management of transplant candidates, donor and recipient surgery, post-operative care, and cutting-edge therapeutic techniques such as extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and ex vivo lung perfusion (EVLP).

With a growing caseload of over 100 lung transplants annually, the program offers a robust clinical experience that prepares fellows for independent practice upon completion. Additionally, a strong research component—including a dedicated three-month elective—focuses on fostering academic achievement, including publishing original research in peer-reviewed journals. Fellows will work closely with Northwestern’s accomplished faculty in thoracic surgery, pulmonary medicine, and related disciplines to refine their surgical, clinical, and research skills, ultimately emerging as leaders in the field of lung transplantation and advanced respiratory support.

This fellowship is available to individuals who have successfully completed an ACGME accredited Thoracic Surgery program or equivalent and are eligible for medical licensure in the State of Illinois. If a visa is applicable, please note a J-1visa is the standard preferred visa; an H1-B visa requires additional review and is not guaranteed.

Personal interviews are by invitation only and are required for acceptance to our program. Those we wish to invite to interview will be notified via email.

To apply, please send all required documents to Rita Guzman at rita.guzman@nm.org

Advanced Thoracic Surgery Fellowship: Department of Surgery: Feinberg School of Medicine