Pulmonology

 Learning Objectives

  • See orientation document for full list of objectives. Below displays the content and procedure-based objectives.

  • Interpret basic pulmonary function testing (ie. Spirometry, methacholine challenge testing, lung volumes, diffusion capacity) appropriately

  • Assess and make recommendations for obstructive lung disease (ie. COPD, asthma, bronchiectasis)

  • Evaluate and make recommendations for chronic cough

  • Assess and make recommendations for chronic dyspnea

  • Evaluate and make recommendations for hemoptysis

  • Identify the key features of pleural effusion using Point-Of-Care Ultrasound and make recommendations for management.

  • Describe and interpret abnormal findings on chest XR and chest CTs

  • Evaluate and make recommendations for pulmonary nodules

  • Differentiate between common diffuse parenchymal lung diseases (ie. Hypersensitivity pneumonitis, sarcoidosis, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis)

  • Recognize the diagnostic criteria for transudative and exudative pleural effusions

 Reading Materials

  • Pulmonary medicine is a wonderfully complex field filled with a wealth of pathology and disease processes. We encourage you to take advantage of the key articles and resources listed under the Pulmonary folder on MedHub. For those who would like to delve deeper please see the ATS reading list created by the American Thoracic Society.

Additional Reading