Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine
Fellowship Overview
Overview
The Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship offers comprehensive training in the diagnosis, management, and prevention of both pulmonary diseases and critical illnesses. Fellows will gain extensive clinical experience in inpatient, outpatient, and intensive care settings, managing a broad spectrum of respiratory conditions and critically ill patients. Under the guidance of experienced faculty, fellows will receive the supervision, mentorship, and hands-on training necessary to become leaders in pulmonary and critical care medicine.
Program Curriculum
Rotation Schedule
Pulmonary Disease Fellowship two year core curriculum: 13 four-week blocks:
Rotation Name | Weeks | Location |
Pulmonary Consultation | 16 | Eisenhower Health |
MICU | 12 | Eisenhower Health |
In-House Electives | 4 | Eisenhower Health |
Sleep | 4 | Eisenhower Health |
Pulmonary Rehab | 2 | Eisenhower Health |
Pathology | 2 | Eisenhower Health |
Research | 4 | Eisenhower Health |
Night Shift | 4 | Eisenhower Health |
Rotation Name | Weeks | Location |
Pulmonary Consultation | 10 | Eisenhower Health |
MICU | 4 | Eisenhower Health |
Away Electives | 4 | Eisenhower Health |
Sleep | 2 | Eisenhower Health |
Interventional Pulmonology | 4 | Eisenhower Health |
Pulmonary Lab | 4 | Eisenhower Health |
Research | 12 | Eisenhower Health |
Transplant | 4 | Eisenhower Health |
Night Shift | 4 | Eisenhower Health |
- Clinical Case Conferences
- Research/QI Conferences
- Journal Club
- Morbidity and Mortality Conferences
- Core Curriculum Review
- Tumor Board
- Advanced Lung Disease Conferences
Our fellowship program offers state-of-the-art research training in a wide range of disciplines. Multiple opportunities are available to participate in retrospective and prospective clinical investigations, as well as numerous case series and case presentation. Furthermore, Southern California has one of the most concentrated research communities in the nation with tons of collaboration in the scientific community between Eisenhower Health and other world-class research institutions just beyond our campus boundaries.
Our fellows are highly encouraged to present their work on the local, national or international stage. Attendance at various conferences throughout the year are strongly supported. GME funds are provided to each fellow to assist with the costs associated with travel and presentations.
Your fellowship includes at least four months of research.
Fellowships
Three fellowship positions are filled each year. The pulmonary fellows will be exposed to patients with a full spectrum of pulmonary disease, and faculty members will provide the training and supervision needed.
Leadership & Faculty
Anil Perumbeti, MD
Subspecialty Education Coordinator of Pulmonary and Critical Care
Program Director
Pulmonary Disease
Critical Care
Internal Medicine
Anil Perumbeti, MD
Professional Details
Primary Specialty: Pulmonary Disease*, Critical Care*, Internal Medicine
Years in Practice: 10 years
Years on Staff: 10 years
Languages: English
Professional Education
Medical School: Northeastern Ohio Medical University
Internship: LA County – USC Medical Center
Residency: LA County – USC Medical Center
Fellowship: LA County – USC Medical Center
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine/Pulmonary Disease
American Board of Internal Medicine/Critical Care Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
*Board Certified Pulmonary Disease, Critical Care
Message From Program Director
Welcome to the Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program at Eisenhower Health!
We appreciate your interest in our fellowship, and we are excited to introduce you to a program that offers not only exceptional clinical training, but also a truly supportive and collegial environment in which to grow as a physician and leader.
The fellowship is three years, fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), and currently accepts three incoming fellows per year.
Our fellows are at the heart of our program. We take pride in providing robust training in both pulmonary and critical care medicine, with particular emphasis on procedural skills and the management of complex, high-acuity pathology. Fellows gain hands-on experience in bronchoscopy (including EBUS and Robotic-assisted), chest tube placement, thoracentesis, bedside ultrasound, advanced airway management, and more. These skills are developed in real-world settings, supported by dedicated faculty who prioritize teaching and supervision.
Equally important is the breadth and depth of pathology our fellows encounter. From advanced interstitial lung diseases and extensive cancer pathologies to multi-organ failure and rare critical care syndromes, our diverse patient population offers an unparalleled clinical learning experience across multiple hospital settings, including high-volume ICUs and specialty pulmonary services.
What truly sets our program apart, however, is our culture. We believe that an outstanding educational experience depends on a strong, supportive community. We are deeply committed to the well-being of our fellows, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful atmosphere where everyone is encouraged to thrive. Mentorship is woven into every aspect of training, and we are proud of the strong bonds between fellows and faculty that last well beyond graduation.
In addition, continuing your training in the beautiful Coachella Valley will give you an opportunity to experience desert living at it finest. Nestled between the mesmerizing San Jacinto Mountains and Joshua Tree National Park, the Coachella Valley is like no other place on earth. Culture abounds, with year-round events including the Palm Springs International Film Festival, Modernism Week, the BNP Paribas Open Indian Wells Tennis Tournament, and the Coachella and Stagecoach Music Festivals.
If you are looking for a place where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired—we invite you to explore what our program has to offer.
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