About Our Program
The University of Wisconsin Lung Transplant Fellowship is a non-accredited 1-year program that partners closely with the UW Health Lung Transplant Center and the Madison VA, one of only three VA hospitals in the country that offer lung transplantation and one of eight programs continuously in operation since inception in 1988.
Trainees will be welcomed by a growing lung transplant team dedicated to improving the quality of care for our patients.
Meet Our Program Director
“As a transplant pulmonologist, the most rewarding aspect of my career is caring for patients many years out from transplant; I enjoy their stories made possible by the gift of organ donation. I remember first feeling that ‘spark’ of joy in fellowship thanks to early exposure to lung transplant and having an excellent mentor. The second most rewarding aspect of my career is helping others find that same ‘spark’ for their future. We look forward to creating a unique transplant fellowship tailored to your interests.”
Meet Our Associate Program Director
“It is an exciting time to be a lung transplant pulmonologist! We are thrilled that you are considering our program. We look forward to helping you craft a unique training experience that will align with your future career goals and meet contemporary educational standards.”
Why You'll Love Our Program
- UW Health program ranked #1 in the country for post-lung transplant outcomes in 2024 and 2025
- Flexibility to craft a training experience that aligns with career goals
- Our own organ procurement organization and human leukocyte antigen lab
- Exposure to lung-CABG, ECMO bridge to transplant, dual and triple organ transplant
- Team of transplant pulmonologists at all career stages able to provide near-peer and senior mentorship
How to Apply
Please send the following to Dr. Carrie Johnson, Dr. Kavya Kommaraju, and Jami Simpson:
- A personal statement
- Your curriculum vitae (CV)
- Three letters of recommendation (one must be from your current fellowship program director)
- Your fellowship procedure log
Note: we are currently unable to accept candidates that require visa sponsorship.
Application Timeline
July 1: application cycle opens
September 11: application cycle closes
- Rolling applications will be considered on case-by-case basis
September 14–30: virtual interview dates
- Requests for an in-person second look will be considered on a case-by-case basis
- Please note that candidates are financially responsible for all related expenses
October 12–16: initial offers sent
July 5, 2027: program start date (although a later start date can be accommodated on a case-by-case basis)
Administrative Staff
Fellowship Coordinator
Lung Transplant Program Manager
UW Health Transplant Program Leadership
Medical Director
Department of Medicine
Surgical Director
Department of Surgery
Core Faculty
Department of Medicine
Department of Surgery
Clinical Experiences
Inpatient
- Lung Transplant Consult Service
- Advanced Pulmonary Service
- Transplant Infectious Disease
Outpatient
- Lung Transplant Clinic
- HLA Lab
- OPO Rotation
- Thoracic Pathology
Additional Available Experiences
- Medical ICU
- Cardiothoracic ICU
- Medical and Surgical Esophageal Disease
- Short Telomere Syndrome Clinic
- Pulmonary Procedures
- Sub-specialty Pulmonary Clinics (COPD, ILD, PH, CF)
- Research, QI, and Medical Education electives
