Interested in Joining our Consortium?

Please review this page for an overview of the process. Once you’ve read through the information and decide to move forward, you can email Dr. Burton Lee.

Arrange for an Initial Meeting

Schedule a briefing with Dr. Burton Lee approximately 18 months before the intended course date. During that call Dr. Lee will outline the enrollment process and typical resource needs.

Secure Institutional Support

Obtain approval from your division chief and fellowship program director. This is essential as the program depends on protected time for both fellows and teaching faculty.

Obtain IRB Approval or Exemption

Our consortium engages in educational research and we ask all sites to participate. Therefore, obtaining IRB exemption or approval is necessary before the course starts.

Secure Resources for the Mechanical Ventilation Course

All participating sites must offer the course, which requires space and mechanical ventilation simulation equipment. A large lecture space with a projector and a large whiteboard is needed. Several small-group breakout spaces are also required. Additionally, budget should be allocated to host three external faculty members during the first year of the program.

Prepare and Certify Local Faculty

We require at least three local faculty physicians to achieve “fluent” status in the preceptorial track for the course’s success. This certification starts with a two-and-a-half-day CME course. Afterwards, precepting physicians must complete a year-long mentored preceptorship.