Accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in
Yes
Survey Received
Program start dates
July
Participates in ERAS®
Yes
Special Features

Our fellowship program offers two tracks: (1) Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine (PCCM) and (2) Critical Care Medicine (CCM). We accept 5-6 PCCM fellows/year and 1-6 CCM fellows/year depending on how many fellows are returning for a 2nd year of CCM fellowship. Please visit https://pulmonary.wustl.edu/education/ or reach out to Chad Witt, MD [email protected] for more information.

Total Program Size
9
9
6
Program best described as
University-based
Requires previous GME
Yes
If Yes, indicate the required number of years of previous GME
3
Offers preliminary positions
No
Participates in the Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
No
Participates in the Advanced or Fellowship Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
Yes
NRMP Match Codes
1353156F0
1353156F1
Interviews conducted last year for first year positions
72
Required letters of recommendation
3
Latest date for applications 2025-2026
Interview period 2025-2026
-
Application period 2026-2027
-
Interview period 2026-2027
-
Applicants may interview remotely via video conferencing
Yes
Osteopathic Recognition
No
Step 1 required
Yes
Minimum score
190
Step 2 required
Yes
Minimum score
190
Level 1 required
Yes
Visa Status
J-1 visa sponsorship through ECFMG
H-1B visa
Part-time Paid Physicians
0
Part-time Paid Non-Physician
0
Avg. hrs/wk on duty during first year (including patient care, all call, night float, research, conferences, etc)
60
Maximum consecutive hours on duty during first year (excluding beeper call)
14
Average number of 24-hour off duty periods per week during first year
1.50
Program allows moonlighting (beyond GY1)
Yes
Night float system
Yes
Avg hours/week of scheduled structured didactic activities
4
Training at hospital outpatient clinics during 1st year
15
Training during 1st year in ambulatory non-hospital community-based settings, e.g., physician offices, community clinics
999
Resident/Fellow Offerings
Resident/fellow retreats
Off-campus electives
MPH, MBA, PhD or other advanced degree training
Offers additional training or educational experience beyond accredited length
Yes
Special Tracks
Other
Resident/Fellow Evaluations
Patient surveys
Portfolio system
Objective structured clinical examinations (OSCE)
Program Evaluation
Aggregate resident Milestone achievements
Graduates’ board certification pass rates
Policy prohibits hiring smokers/users of nicotine products
Yes
Major medical insurance for residents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for dependents
Resident Shares Cost
Major medical insurance for domestic partners
Resident Shares Cost
Outpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Inpatient mental health insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Group life insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Dental insurance
Resident Shares Cost
Disability insurance
Fully Paid by Institution
Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Not Available
Medical insurance coverage begins
When resident/fellow starts program
Maximum number of paid days for family/medical leave
999
Maximum number of unpaid days for family/medical leave
999
Primary teaching site
Research rotation
Required
Research rotation duration
999
Resident participates during first year
Yes
Program ID
1562811037
Beeper or Home Call
12
8
4
Program Director
First Name
Chad
Last Name
Witt
Degrees
MD
Address

Washington Univ Med Ctr
Box 8052
4523 Clayton Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.261234 38.633506)
Person to contact for more information about the program
First Name
Lisa
Middle Name
M
Last Name
Wetzel
Address

Washington Univ Med Ctr
Box 8052
4523 Clayton Ave
St Louis, MO 63110
United States

Phone
Email Address
Geolocation
POINT (-90.261234 38.633506)
Salary paid by a non-profit institution
Yes
% USMD
83.80
% IMG
10.20
% DO
5.80
% Female
35.20
% Male
64.70
Total Physician
40
Total Non Physician
1
Percentage of full-time paid female physician faculty
30.00
Ratio of full-time equivalent paid faculty to positions
1.60
Call Schedule
Frequency Duration Weeks/Months
Year
Year
Year
Graduate year statistics
Salary Paid Vacation Sick Leave
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4 $74,756 20 20
Year 5 $78,031 20 20
Year 6 $80,426 20 20
Total Positions
24
Level 2 required
Yes
Participates in San Francisco match
No
Participates in another matching program
No
Program Offers
On-site child care
Free parking
Not applicable
1
Applicants must have passed Step 1 to be considered
Yes
Applicants must have passed Step 2 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 1 to be considered
Yes
DO applicants must have passed Level 2 to be considered
Yes