Mayo Clinic's Division of Critical Care Medicine is an integrated practice that provides comprehensive state-of-the-art clinical care for patients with complex critical care needs.

The division includes intensivists from internal medicine, anesthesia, emergency medicine, and neurology, as well as nurse practitioners, nurses, medical assistants, ECMO specialists, and a social worker. Each year, this team provides care for thousands of patients in our medical, cardiothoracic surgery, heart and lung transplant, neuroscience, and abdominal transplant ICU.

From the program director

Thank you for your interest in the Critical Care Medicine Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Jacksonville, Florida. 

Our program offers a collegial, collaborative, patient-centered, and learner-focused educational environment that supports the goals of our fellows while focusing on balancing their wellness. As the program director, my role is to represent your interests to our faculty and staff. I believe that learning is a continuous process and the best academic experience occurs in a nonchalant environment with a focus on individual curiosity. 

We have a diverse and accomplished group of physicians and educators, many with national and international reputations. Because Mayo Clinic draws patients from a national and international community, we see varied complex critical care disorders, while at the same time dealing regularly with common illnesses. As we thrive to advance the science of medicine, we always focus on our primary value, "the needs of the patient come first." 

Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida is a unique academic medical center that excels in our three shields: patient care, research, and education. The fellowship's vision and mission are aligned with these principles. Mayo Clinic's culture and location in Northeast Florida also help to enhance our trainees' wellbeing and promote a healthy work-life balance. The weather here allows for outdoor activities year-round. 

We seek bright, motivated, hardworking physicians who wish to contribute to science and form lifelong friendships and collaborative relationships. I welcome you to learn more about our program and to consider joining our Mayo Clinic Critical Care Medicine Family. 

Pramod Guru, M.B.B.S., M.D.
Program Director

Program faculty

One of the greatest advantages to training at Mayo Clinic is the approachability, accessibility, and collegiality of the faculty.

In addition to caring for patients in clinical practice, Mayo Clinic's faculty is committed to teaching and facilitating the growth of medical knowledge. Many of our faculty members have published and lectured extensively and are highly regarded in their fields.

You work closely with these individuals throughout your training in the Critical Care Medicine Fellowship.

	Pramod Guru, M.B.B.S., M.D. Program Director Associate Professor of Medicine Interests: Extracorporeal life support (ECMO) in cardiorespiratory failure Mechanical circulatory support Acute kidney injury and critical care nephrology Critical care medicine education See Dr. Guru's full profile.
	Pablo Moreno Franco, M.D. Assistant Professor of Medicine Interests: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation Intensive care Pain management Sedation See Dr. Franco's full profile.
	Sanjay Chaudhary, M.B.B.S., M.D. Assistant Professor of Medicine Interests: Extracorporeal life support including ECMO Acute respiratory distress syndrome Acute kidney injury in critically ill patients Improving ICU outcomes of patients undergoing cardiac surgery See Dr. Chaudhary's full profile.
	Devang Sanghavi, M.B.B.S., M.D. Assistant Professor of Medicine Interests: Shock ARDS Mechanical Circulatory Device Medical education Quality improvement Liver transplantation See Dr. Sanghavi's full profile.
	Anirban Bhattacharyya, M.D. Assistant Professor of Medicine Interests: Mechanical Circulatory Devices Respiratory physiology Artificial intelligence and data science See Dr. Bhattacharyya's full profile.
	Carla Venegas, M.D. Assistant Professor of Medicine Interests: POCUS Simulation Critical care nutrition ARDS See Dr. Venegas' full profile.
	Anna Shapiro, M.D. Interests Education POCUS Surgical critical care View Dr. Shapiro's full profile.
	Neal Patel, M.D., M.P.H. Assistant Professor of Medicine Interests: COPD Bronchoscopy Teaching View Dr. Patel's full profile.
	William Freeman, M.D. Professor of Neurosurgery and Neurology Interests: Neuro critical care Clinical informatics Clinical education science Machine learning and artificial intelligence View Dr. Freeman's full profile.
	Quintin Quinones, M.D., Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Medicine Interests: Medical education Critical care anesthesiology Extracorporeal life support including ECMO View Dr. Quinones's full profile.

Facilities

Mayo Clinic's campus in Florida is a comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical facility located on 240 acres near the Intracoastal Waterway in eastern Jacksonville. It includes a 304-bed (428 bed by 2026) hospital, a full-service laboratory, an on-site pharmacy, an ambulatory surgical center, an innovative center, and a radiation oncology center. More than 500 full-time staff physicians represent virtually all clinical specialties. It is a major regional and international referral center.

State-of-the-art medical research facilities house researchers conducting studies of neurological diseases and cancer. These facilities allow scientists and students to explore some of the newest areas of medical science.

Advisers and mentors

The program director reviews your progress and career goals and meets with you periodically to ensure that your educational needs are being met. 

Visiting professors

Many prominent professors visit Mayo Clinic each year. They present their work during lectures, participate in hospital rounds, and have informal discussions with trainees. You are encouraged to take full advantage of these educational opportunities.