Message from the Program Director
It is with great pleasure that I extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of our Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship Program here at Henry Ford! At our program, we believe in cultivating excellence and empowering creative thinking. We are committed to providing you with an enriching experience that combines rigorous training with personalized mentorship. Our faculty members are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of interventional pulmonology while instilling in our fellows a deep sense of clinical acumen and scholarly inquiry.
What sets our program apart is our unwavering focus on patient-centered care. We emphasize a holistic approach that integrates cutting-edge techniques with a profound understanding of each patient’s unique needs. You will have the opportunity not only to refine your procedural skills but also to develop as a compassionate caregiver, making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.
Throughout your fellowship, you will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources that support both clinical practice and research endeavors. Whether you are exploring advanced bronchoscopy, pleural disease management, or navigating the complexities of lung cancer care, you will find that our program equips you with the tools and knowledge to excel in every aspect of interventional pulmonology.
As you embark on this transformative journey with us, I encourage you to embrace every challenge as an opportunity for growth. The field of interventional pulmonology is dynamic and ever-evolving, and your contributions have the potential to shape its future. Together, we will foster a community of collaboration and innovation, where each IP fellow plays an integral role in advancing the frontiers of chest medicine.
Once again, welcome to our Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship Program! We are excited to embark on this journey with you and look forward to witnessing your growth and achievements in the months ahead.
Sincerely,
Labib G. Debiane, MD, MS
Program Director, Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship
How to Apply
Applications will be received through the Association of Interventional Pulmonology Program Directors (AIPPD) (https://aippd.org/applicants). Our program is listed in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) (http://www.nrmp.org) and only uses the Match to accept fellows.
Important deadlines:
- Application: September 1st, 2024
- Interviews: October 14-15th, 2024
- NRMP ranking deadline: November 20th, 2024
- NRMP match day: December 4th, 2024
About Henry Ford Hospital
Henry Ford Hospital is an 877-bed hospital (almost 160 ICU beds) located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1915 by pioneer Henry Ford, it is one of the nation’s leading comprehensive and integrated health systems that include 4 hospitals and many medical centers. The main hospital trains more than 900 medical students, and more than 675 residents and fellows in 50 accredited programs each year (https://www.henryford.com/hcp/med-ed)
The Interventional Pulmonology (IP) Program at Henry Ford Hospital is one of the oldest IP Programs in the U.S. Since 1993, we have trained almost 30 fellows in IP. Our exclusive 1-year training IP fellowship started in 2007 and takes place only at the main Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. Since then we have graduated at least one IP fellow every year. Our fellowship program was granted the Accreditation from the AABIP/AIPPD in 2018 and ACGME Accreditation on April 5th, 2024.
We are the largest IP Program and the only IP Fellowship Program in the state of Michigan, and one of the largest complex airway programs in the U.S. and the world. More information here: www.ipulm.com
Duration of fellowship: one year
Location of training: Henry Ford Hospital (main campus only)
Salary: https://www.henryford.com/hcp/med-ed/residencies-fellowships/applicant-info/stipends-benefits
About the Fellowship Program
The IP Fellowship at Henry Ford Hospital provides the trainees with extensive training and experience in advanced diagnostic bronchoscopy, therapeutic bronchoscopy, and pleural procedures. Interaction with the different specialties related to thoracic oncology and airway diseases provides our trainees with an expertise in the multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
Given our position, our program has a wide variety of cases referred from all over the state, the Midwest and the country. This variety includes malignant (60%) and benign (40%) conditions. We are a center for cutting edge technology and research in the U.S.
IP Fellow Clinical Activities
IP Fellow Academic Activities
- IP Academic Sessions: Second Monday of the month (12pm-4pm): IP Grand Rounds, IP Journal Club, M and M, Research Presentation
- Fourth Monday of the month (3pm-4pm): Guest IP Grand Rounds
- Multidisciplinary Tumor Board: Wednesday 7am – 8am
- Difficult Airway Conference: Quarterly. Multidisciplinary conference (ENT, Anesthesia, Surgery)
IP Fellow’s Procedures (2018-2019)
These numbers represent the procedures performed by our IP fellow (The total number of procedures performed by the program is much higher)
Graduated Fellows
2024: Muhammad Daniyal Hashmi, MD (IP Director, Saint Francis Hospital, Tulsa, Oklahoma)
2023: Daniel Kapadia, MD (Associate PD, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Michigan)
2022: Bianka Eperjesiova, MD (IP Director, VA hospital-Gainesville/University of Florida)
2021: Vishisht Mehta, MD (IP Director, Comprehensive Cancer Centers, Nevada)
2020: D. Kevin Duong, DO (IP, Stanford University, California)
2019: Avi Cohen, MD (IP, Henry Ford Hospital, Michigan)
2018: Amit Tandon, MD (IP Director, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center, Florida)
2017: Ara Chrissian, MD (IP Director, Loma Linda University, California)
2016: Harmeet Bedi, MD (IP, Stanford University, California)
2015: Danai Khemasuwan, MD (IP Director, St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center, Massachusetts)
2014: Shiwan Shah, DO (IP Director, University of Texas Medical Branch, TX)
2013: Eduardo Celis Valdiviezo, MD (IP Director, Mercy Medical Center, Iowa)
2012: Pramod Krishnamurthy, MD (IP, Sutter Health-Palo Alto Medical Foundation)
2011: Sajive Aleyas, MD (IP, Cleveland Clinic, Florida)
2010: Javier Diaz-Mendoza, MD (IP Fellowship Director, Henry Ford Hospital, Michigan)
2009: Samir Makani, MD (IP Director, Scripps Memorial Hospital, San Diego, CA)
2008: Mohit Chawla, MD (IP Director, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY)
Faculty
Avi Cohen, MD
Director, Interventional Pulmonology
Director, Advanced Therapeutic Bronchoscopy
Director, Bronchoscopic Lung Volume Reduction Program
IP training: Henry Ford Hospital, MI
Michael Simoff, MD, FCCP, FACP
Interventional Pulmonology Program
Lung Cancer Screening Program
Professor of Medicine, Wayne State University
IP Training: Henry Ford Hospital, MI
Javier Diaz-Mendoza, MD, FCCP
Program Director, Pulmonary and Critical Care Fellowship
Associate Professor of Medicine, Wayne State University
IP Training: Henry Ford Hospital, MI
Labib Debiane, MD
Program Director, Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship
Director, Interventional Pulmonology and Bronchoscopy Education
Director, Pleural Disease Program
Associate Professor of Medicine, Wayne State University
IP Training: MD Anderson Cancer Center, TX
A.Rolando Peralta, MD
Director, Bronchoscopy Suite
IP training: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, NY
Daniel Kapadia, MD
Associate Program Director, Interventional Pulmonology Fellowship
IP Training: Henry Ford Hospital, MI
Vritti Gupta, MD
Henry Ford Health System
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Wayne State University
Advanced Bronchoscopy Training: Henry Ford Hospital, MI
Andrew Popoff, MD, FACS
Senior Staff, Thoracic Surgery
Henry Ford Health System
Training: Rush University Medical Center, IL
Living in Detroit
Detroit is the largest city in Michigan. Population of almost 700, 000 people. The metropolitan ares (Metro Detroit) is home to 4.3 million people, making it the second-largest in the Midwest after Chicago metropolitan area, and 14th largest in the U.S. Detroit cost of living is 3% lower than the national average (http://www.degc.org/wp-content/uploads/Detroit-Is-On-The-Rise.pdf)
Housing: Detroit has ranked top 10 of major American and international cities in housing affordability by Demographia. Henry Ford Hospital also has an apartment building on campus for trainees to rent.
Sports: Detroit is home of four professional sports teams: Detroit Tigers (baseball), Pistons (basketball), Lions (football), and Red Wings (ice hockey).
Restaurants: almost 400 restaurants in the city of Detroit offer a wide variety of food. Name one of the “Hottest Food Cities” by Zagat.
