The Division of Pulmonary Medicine at Mayo Clinic's campus in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, provides comprehensive consultative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services for patients with illnesses that affect the lungs and breathing. It is a referral center for the Southwest.

Physicians provide care for a range of common and rare respiratory conditions including:

• Lung cancer diagnosis and treatment
• Chronic obstructive lung diseases, including asthma
• Interstitial lung diseases
• Bronchial disorders
• Pulmonary vascular disease, including pulmonary hypertension
• Sleep disorders
• Acute and chronic respiratory failure
• Vasculitides of the lung

The latest technology is used to provide state-of-the-art care in both the outpatient and hospital settings, including the intensive care units. There are active clinical trials for a variety of lung diseases, including emphysema and pulmonary fibrosis.

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 the pulmonary medicine and critical care faculty at Mayo Clinic throughout your training in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship.

Advisers and mentors

You are assigned a dedicated faculty adviser who can provide comprehensive educational advice and personal support. You meet with your adviser periodically throughout the program to review your progress and career goals, and ensure your educational needs are being met. Also, your adviser may serve as a contact point for introducing you and your family to the Phoenix area and the Mayo Clinic system.

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.