We welcome international participants who wish to engage in one-on-one clinical and surgical observations, shadow staff involved in departmental administrative functions, and discover best practices and operational strengths of Cleveland Clinic.

Observational opportunities within the Respiratory Institute include:

Interventional Pulmonary Medicine

Participants will observe the best practices, including the use of minimally invasive techniques, followed by our department in the diagnosis and management of patients with complex airway disorders, pleural disorders, lung nodules and mediastinal adenopathy.

Lung Transplant

Participants will observe the best practices followed by our department in the diagnosis, treatment and management of our lung transplant patients.

Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Participants will observe the best practices followed by our department in the diagnosis, treatment and management of a wide range of lung, allergy and breathing-related conditions in our outpatient offices, inpatient hospital floors and intensive care units.

Learn more about the Preceptorship Program, including how to apply.