Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship Research and Education
Research, quality improvement and scholarly development are foundational to the Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital, equipping fellows with the skills to advance pediatric pulmonary medicine. Through personalized mentorship, meaningful academic opportunities and access to world-class clinical and research resources, fellows are empowered to pursue their interests and grow as future leaders in the field.
Research
Research education and training are vital to the mission of Nationwide Children's and The Abigail Wexner Research Institute at Nationwide Children's. As a top-ten free-standing pediatric research center and an academic affiliate of The Ohio State University, The Research Institute has an outstanding faculty, dedicated to training and mentoring the next generation of scientists in pediatric research.
Fellows in the Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship benefit from broad opportunities to engage in basic, translational and clinical research across pulmonary medicine and related disciplines, including:
- NIH T32 Training Program
Fellows may participate in the Integrative Research Training in Cardiopulmonary Disease Fellowship, an NIH-funded T32 program that provides structured research training and mentorship in cardiopulmonary science. - Pulmonary Medicine Clinical Research
Ongoing clinical research in pulmonary medicine spans conditions such as asthma, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell lung disease, sleep-related breathing disorders and advanced lung disease. - Cure CF Columbus Research Program
Nationwide Children’s is home to the Cure CF Columbus Research Program, supporting innovative research aimed at improving outcomes for individuals with cystic fibrosis. - Center for Perinatal Research
Fellows have opportunities to collaborate with faculty labs, including pulmonary-focused research, within the Center for Perinatal Research. - Research News and Discovery
Fellows can explore recent stories and research advances in pulmonary medicine featured in Pediatrics Nationwide.
Research at Nationwide Children's Hospital
Educational Opportunities
Fellows interested in expanding their expertise in clinical research, public health, education, business or healthcare leadership may pursue advanced degree programs through The Ohio State University. Available opportunities include master’s-level training that complements fellowship education and supports a variety of academic career paths.
Learn more about educational opportunities for fellows
Quality Improvement
Quality improvement is a core component of fellowship training. Fellows participate in projects designed to improve patient safety, clinical outcomes, healthcare value and equitable care delivery.
Through partnership with Nationwide Children's quality and safety leaders, fellows gain experience in:
- Quality improvement methodology
- Process improvement and implementation science
- Patient safety initiatives
- Data analysis and outcomes measurement
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
Fellows may also engage with initiatives supported by the Center for Clinical Excellence and participate in pulmonary-specific quality improvement projects that impact patient care locally and nationally.
Apply Now
After exploring the exceptional research, quality improvement and educational opportunities available through our fellowship, take the next step toward advancing your career. Apply to the Pediatric Pulmonary Fellowship at Nationwide Children's Hospital and join a nationally recognized program dedicated to developing the next generation of leaders in pediatric pulmonary medicine.
