Lung Transplant Fellow

American Society of Transplantation; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The American Society of Transplantation invites applications for an advanced fellowship in transplant pulmonology at Pittsburgh. The program provides comprehensive training in pre- and post-transplant care with exposure to a multidisciplinary team including surgeons, immunologists, and pharmacists.

Fellows will gain hands-on experience in evaluation, perioperative management, rejection mechanisms, infections, and advanced diagnostic procedures, with protected time for clinical or translational

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pulmonary or Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship.
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the training state.
• Demonstrated interest in lung transplantation and academic medicine.

Education

ACGME-accredited Pulmonary or Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship

Eligibility for medical licensure in the training state

Demonstrated interest in lung transplantation and academic medicine

Job description

Program Overview

This advanced fellowship offers comprehensive training in the care of patients before and after lung transplantation, with exposure across the full spectrum of transplant pulmonology. The fellow will work closely with experienced transplant pulmonologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, transplant infectious disease specialists, immunologists, pathologists, pharmacists, and advanced practice providers.

Clinical Experience

The fellowship provides robust, hands‑on experience in:

• Pre‑transplant evaluation and selection
• Peri‑operative and post‑transplant management
• Acute and chronic rejection, including CLAD
• Transplant‑related infections and immunosuppression
• Advanced bronchoscopic and diagnostic procedures
• Multidisciplinary inpatient and outpatient transplant care

Research and Academic Development

Fellows are expected to pursue clinical, translational, or outcomes‑based research. The fellowship includes dedicated research time, mentorship, and access to established investigative programs to support scholarly productivity, with the expectation of abstract submission and manuscript development during the fellowship year.

Educational Environment

The fellow will participate in:

• Multidisciplinary transplant selection conferences
• Pathology and immunology review conferences
• Journal clubs and research conferences
• Teaching activities involving residents and fellows

Candidate Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME‑accredited Pulmonary or Pulmonary/Critical Care fellowship
• Eligibility for medical licensure in the training state
• Demonstrated interest in lung transplantation and academic medicine

Career Pathways

Graduates of this fellowship are well prepared for careers in academic transplant pulmonology, clinical leadership, or research‑focused positions at major transplant centers.