The Fellowship Program at Children's Hospital & Research Center Oakland

The fellowship program at CHRCO started in 2000 and has been continuously accredited by the ACGME. Dr. Karen Hardy has directed the fellowship since its inception. One fellow per year is approved for training by the ACGME. Almost all pediatric pulmonary fellowship nationwide recently joined the NRMP (National Matching Program) starting with the 2010-2011 academic year. These same programs will be participating in the ERAS application system starting 2011. Until that time applicants are still following our prior application procedure.

Requirements to apply for the Pulmonary Fellowship at CHRCO are to submit are three letters of reference from your current program, a personal statement and a CV to the program director. The pulmonary fellowship program is accepting applications for the 2010-2011 and 2011-2012 academic years. For the 2010-2011 academic year, applications are being accepted now on a rolling basis. For the 2011-2012 academic year, applications will be accepted from 11/1/2009-3/1/2010, and the program will be interviewing fellowship candidates from 1/1/2010-4/15/2010. Please contact Linda Olson at 510-428-3885 x 5282 for more information about applying to the program.

In Their Own Words: The Pulmonary Fellowship at CHRCO

"I am grateful for the pulmonary training I got at CHRCO under the directorship of Dr. Hardy. Although I missed exposure to lung transplant, overall, the Fellowship program and the variety of cases at CHRCO provided me an excellent, well-rounded training. Dr Hardy gave me some free-hand on doing some minor modifications in my schedule/program to help strengthen any weak areas. I had lots of opportunities to do bronchoscopy, both routine and challenging cases. The sleep laboratory was well equipped and provided me with sufficient training on sleep disordered breathing in pediatrics. The CF program is well run and impressed upon me the importance of a good CF team to take care of a CF patient. The PICU, NICU, various wards, and my pulmonary and sleep clinics at CHRCO abound with rich clinical materials, including unusual, challenging cases. I was very fortunate to have Dr Hardy and a good complement of 5 other dedicated pulmonary attendings as my mentors during my Fellowship training."

-- Dr. Maria Vernadette Ofreneo, current pediatric pulmonologist at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, San Jose, CA

"Children’s Hospital Oakland offers a comprehensive pulmonary fellowship program that includes a good balance between research and clinical experience. Dr. Hardy and other pulmonary attendings believe in extensive hands-on experience and bedside teaching. During my training, I was exposed to a wide spectrum of pathology including rare disorders. Numerous bronchoscopy opportunities allowed me to gain proficiency in handling challenging patients. The program allows for dedicated time with flexible options for basic or clinical research. I am fortunate to continue my association with the program as an attending physician after my fellowship."

-- Dr. Manisha Newaskar, current pediatric pulmonary attending here at Children's Hospital & Research Center at Oakland, BAPP