Research - Pulmonary and Critical Care

The Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine values research and scholarly work. The didactic curriculum includes research methodology for both clinical and translational research, as well as application of this methodology through monthly Journal Club. Fellows are expected to participate in clinical research under the guidance of a research mentor and present an abstract at a national conference by the end of their fellowship.  Six months are protected for scholarly activity with the option of additional time if required for the fellow’s professional goals. Fellows have access to the UTHSC medical library and statistical consultation through the UTHSC College of Medicine  - Chattanooga Office of Research. Fellows are also required to be significantly involved in a Quality Improvement Patient Safety Initiative during their time in the fellowship.

Current areas of investigation in the Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine include the following:

• Alpha 1 antitrypsin deficiency
• COPD inhaler adherence
• Atrial Fibrillation in septic shock
• Diuresis in fluid de-resuscitation
• Basal and bolus insulin for glycemic control in ICU patients
• Symptom management in COPD through harmonica program
• Opioid rotation in ventilated patients