Critical Care Fellowship Program
The Critical Care Medicine (CCM) Program at the University of Minnesota is a one-year program that received initial ACGME-accreditation in 2023 with the first fellow starting in July 2024. The program provides a pathway for graduates of Internal Medicine subspecialty fellowships to continue their training in one of two tracks: general critical care, which is open to graduates of any two- or three- year IM program; or cardiology critical care, which is open to cardiology fellowship program graduates. Trainees will be board-eligible in Critical Care Medicine upon successful completion of the program.
Training in the University of Minnesota program takes place at three clinical sites to provide a diverse training experience through varied patient populations, levels of patient acuity, service-delivery arrangements, and academic professional relationships. Participating sites include: University of Minnesota Medical Center, Southdale Hospital, and St. John's Hospital.
Program Details
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for consideration, applicants must have:
- Completion or anticipated completion of an ACGME-accredited (US) Internal Medicine or Med-Peds residency program
- Completion or anticipated completion of an ACGME-accredited (US) two- or three-year fellowship in an Internal Medicine subspecialty program
- U.S. citizenship, permanent resident status, and J-1 visas are preferred.
- Passed USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3 (or COMLEX Levels 1, 2, and 3)
Application Process
We accept applications through the Electronic Residency Applications Service (ERAS) and participate in the NRMP Match.
Your ERAS Application should include:
- ERAS common application form
- Current CV
- Personal Statement
- Three Letters of recommendations
- Medical school transcripts
- USMLE and/or COMLEX transcript
- ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
- Documentation of successful completion of a 2-3 year fellowship in an internal medicine subspecialty
Clinical Training
Training will take place primarily at the University of Minnesota Medical Center, with a small number (1-2) of rotations at Fairview Southdale Hospital and St. John’s Hospital.
The one year program is divided into 12 blocks that mirror the calendar months. There is a predominance of ICU time complemented with elective and scholarly time to pursue other interests. The fellows in both tracks have their rotations individualized to meet training requirements and to accommodate specific preferences. A typical schedule includes:
- Medical ICU
- Neuro ICU – 1 block
- Trauma/Surgical ICU
- Cardiothoracic ICU
- Electives (see options below)
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Verification of Training Contact
Samantha Strennen
[email protected]
