Rady Children’s Pulmonary Medicine Fellowship Program
Manju Hurvitz, M.D.
Director, Pediatric Pulmonary Training Program
mhurvitz1@rchsd.org
Daniel J. Lesser, M.D.
Associate Director, Pediatric Pulmonary Training Program
dlesser@rchsd.org
The Rady Children’s San-Diego/University of California, San Diego fellowship program provides clinical and scholarly training with the goal of developing future academic leaders in the field.
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Application Process
We participate in the National Residency Match Program pediatric specialties fall match. Registration begins in July and interviews run July through November. Please submit your application via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Clinical Training
Pediatric Pulmonary fellows at UC San Diego complete the majority of their core clinical training during the first year, with approximately four months dedicated to inpatient care. Based at Rady Children’s Hospital–San Diego—the primary referral center for San Diego, Riverside, and Imperial Counties—fellows gain extensive exposure to the full spectrum of pediatric respiratory disease.
Inpatient Experience
During inpatient rotations, fellows:
- Manage patients on the pulmonary service
- Provide consultative care across the hospital
- Develop procedural expertise in bronchoscopy
- Teach and collaborate with pediatric residents and medical students
This experience builds both clinical confidence and leadership skills in a high-volume, diverse setting.
Outpatient Experience
Outpatient training is anchored by a longitudinal continuity clinic, where fellows:
- Provide ongoing care for community-referred patients
- Develop long-term relationships with patients and families
- Gain insight into disease progression over time
Fellows also rotate through specialty clinics, including:
- Aerodigestive
- Breath Better/Respiratory Wellness
- Complex Sleep Apnea
- Cystic Fibrosis
- Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia
- Post Bone Marrow Transplant
- Neuromuscular Disease
- Positive Airway Pressure Therapy
- Severe Asthma
- Single Ventricle
- Sleep Medicine
- Tracheostomy-Ventilator Dependent
Diagnostic & Procedural Training
Throughout the first year, fellows receive comprehensive training in:
- Pulmonary function testing (PFTs)
- Polysomnography
- Airway clearance therapies
- Invasive and non-invasive ventilation devices
- Durable medical equipment
Individualized Training
Our program is designed with flexibility to support each fellow’s unique career goals. Fellows are encouraged to develop focused clinical expertise within areas of interest in pediatric respiratory medicine. We offer dedicated mentorship and tailored training across a range of pulmonary subspecialty tracks, with an emphasis on career development and scholarly growth. This individualized approach allows fellows to build the skills, experience, and academic foundation needed for successful and fulfilling careers.
UCSD Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship Block Schedules
| 1st Year Rotations | Weeks |
|---|---|
| Inpatient Consult | 20 |
| Outpatient | 15 |
| PICU | 2 |
| Pulmonary Lab (PFT/Sleep) | 2 |
| Research | 8 |
| Vacation | 4 |
| Orientation | 1 |
| Weekly continuity clinic when not inpatient or on vacation | — |
| 2nd & 3rd Year Rotations | Weeks |
|---|---|
| Research | 34 |
| Inpatient Consult | 10 |
| Outpatient | 4 |
| Vacation | 4 |
| Weekly continuity clinic when not inpatient or on vacation; optional outpatient sessions and clinical electives | — |