Objective:
The primary objective is to establish a training experience in Interventional Pulmonology (IP) that will serve the needs of local patients. 
IP is a subspecialty in the field of pulmonary medicine that is gaining significant visibility in both academic and community settings. By utilizing advanced minimally invasive techniques, an interventional pulmonologist provides sophisticated diagnostic and therapeutic options for all types of airway, lung and pleural pathologies. 
Minimally invasive diagnostic and therapeutic chest disease services are a tremendous asset to a multidisciplinary practice environment. The close interactions of IP with thoracic surgery, oncology, radiation oncology, general pulmonary and lung transplantation, provide the broadest array of clinical options for patient airway and chest disease needs.