Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
The Division of Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is dedicated to training the next generation of pediatricians with an interest in pulmonary and sleep medicine and, through research and education, impacting the care of children with a variety of breathing and sleep disorders.
Pediatric patient care is provided through our clinical affiliate, at the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. Clinical services are offered through the Lurie Children's Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.
I believe that through effective communication, mutual collaboration and intellectual curiosity, we can transform clinical care and develop academic tools to further the fields of pulmonary and sleep medicine for children both locally and nationwide."
— Maria Dowell, MD
Interim Division Head, Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine
What We Do
Education
Medical students, residents and fellows learn alongside faculty at Chicago's largest pulmonary practice within a dedicated academic medical center. Pediatric residents can choose Pulmonary & Sleep Medicine subspecialty rotations and learn through daily inpatient care of patients with a variety of pulmonary disorders, such as cystic fibrosis, asthma, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and neuromuscular respiratory weakness. Our fellowship program harnesses the clinical and research expertise of division faculty as well as the academic resources of Northwestern University to provide the optimal training environment.
Research
The Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine conducts innovative and groundbreaking research exploring the pathogenesis and treatment of various lung and sleep disorders in children as well as distinct interests in health equity in pediatric respiratory disease.
Patient Care
Care for pedicatric patients is provided at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, through the Lurie Children's Division of Pulmonary and Sleep Medicine.
Advocacy
Our Fellows' College series includes a session on integrating advocacy into your career. Faculty members serve on the boards of multiple national academic organizations, foundations and committees, playing a significant role in promoting advocacy efforts at national, state and local levels. From Capitol Hill to the Chicago City Council, staff raise awareness and support important access to care legislation.
