Current Fellows in the Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship

First Year

Medhavani Chandra, MBBS

Medical School: Smt. Kashibai Navale Medical College and Hospital (India)

Residency: Marshfield Clinic Health System (Marshfield, WI)

Previous Fellowship: Sleep Medicine, University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Professional Interests: Critical care, veteran health, pulmonary hypertension, physician
leadership

Reason for choosing our fellowship: "Having trained here at UW for my Sleep Medicine fellowship, my interaction with the PCCN program faculty and fellows was so great. I saw the program's commitment to clinical excellence, collegiality, and mentorship. I was drawn to this program's strong academic foundation, robust exposure to advanced pulmonary care-including pulmonary hypertension and transplant-and the opportunity to serve veteran and non-veteran populations across UW Health and the Madison VA. Lastly, Madison is a vibrant and beautiful city with an excellent quality of life. The blend of cultural activities, outdoor recreation, and a strong sense of community makes it an ideal place to live and work."

Erik Ehlers, MD

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Professional Interests: Interventional pulmonology, ILD and obstructive lung disease

Reason for choosing our fellowship: "I chose to continue my training here at UW for many reasons, but the main reasons that drew me to stay in this program include the excellent opportunities here to see patients with a wide variety of pathology, many opportunities to work with and teach learners at multiple stages of training, and fantastic staff who are incredible teachers and as well as approachable and kind people."

Sean Mortenson, MD

Medical School: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Professional Interests: Critical care in resource-limited settings, general pulmonology

Reason for choosing our fellowship: "I joined the UW PCCM fellowship for its reputation as a program that produces outstanding clinicians and investigators. I especially appreciated the emphasis UW places on collegiality, humanism, and patient-centered care."

Raul Ocampo Landa, MD, MPH

Medical School: University of Iowa Roy, J and Lucille Carver College of Medicine

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics

Professional Interests: Teaching, occupational health, ILD, critical care

Reason for choosing our fellowship: "During my time in residency at the University of Wisconsin, I experienced firsthand the supportive and collegial educational environment that the fellows around me enjoyed. That, combined with the unique professional opportunities available at a large academic tertiary referral center are what led me to stay. Madison is also a wonderful place to live and raise a family!"

Deepika Razia

Medical School: Lady Hardinge Medical College (India)

Residency: Creighton University School of Medicine (Phoenix, AZ)

Professional Interests: Clinical education, lung cancer

Reason for choosing our fellowship: "The pulmonary disease & critical care medicine fellowship program at UW – Madison is renowned for quality of clinical training, robust education, and an abundance of opportunities and resources for research. My interview day experience immediately highlighted the faculty's commitment to mentorship, and their support and engagement in shaping my career. The program's ongoing evolution has established a culture that seeks and integrates fellow feedback, complemented by a friendly peer environment. Beyond the workplace, Madison offers a wide range of outdoor pursuits."

Derek Sabatka

Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine

Residency: University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson

Professional Interests: Interstitial lung disease as well as its implications to lung transplantation and ECMO, quality improvement in the medical ICU

Reason for choosing our fellowship: "Madison for the breadth of opportunities in both clinical experience and research. What surprised me was the incredible exposure to lung transplants given the large volume and unique feature of being one of select few lung transplant centers for veterans at our VA. It was immediately apparent on my interview day that this program has more than comprehensive PCCM training in an environment of supportive faculty and fellows."

Second Year

Ankita Badhwar, DO

Medical school: Burrell College of Medicine at New Mexico State University

Residency: St. Joseph Mercy (Ann Arbor, Michigan)

Reason for choosing our fellowship: "I selected UW-Madison primarily for its welcoming and compassionate faculty. From my interview onward, their commitment to nurturing fellows and fostering a supportive learning environment has been evident. The camaraderie between faculty and fellows is palpable, and reflects the strong sense of community. Additionally, I value the abundant clinical and research prospects that the program offers."

Patrick Barney, MD

Medical school: Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine

Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Reason for choosing our fellowship: "I chose to pursue fellowship at UW-Madison for the broad clinical training offered in both pulmonary and critical care medicine, as well as the wealth of options for research in these fields. There is also a sense of community present amongst faculty and fellows that was unique to the group during three interview process."

Amir Mohammed, MD

Medical school: Jimma University College of Public Health and Medicine (Ethiopia)

Residency: Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center

Reason for choosing our fellowship: "I chose UW because it is well-renowned for excellent training. Big emphasis given for fellows' wellness in a very friendly environment, not to mention the beautiful city of Madison."

Sarah Van Dorin, MD

Medical school: University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine

Residency: University of Iowa

Reason for choosing our fellowship: "I chose the University of Wisconsin for my fellowship training because of the people and the great training that I knew I would receive. I felt very welcomed during my interview and knew they were interested in my learning and growth. I have also lived in the Midwest my entire life, so I knew that I wanted to continue my training here."