Pulmonary + Critical Care Fellowship Program

Meet our current fellows

At Tufts Medical Center, our current residents and alumni form the backbone of our pulmonary and critical care family. Our fellows bring fresh perspectives and enthusiasm as they train with us, while our alumni represent the program’s lasting legacy—leading, innovating, and shaping the future of lung health and critical care.

This page celebrates both the present and the past—highlighting the journeys of current trainees and showcasing the diverse paths our graduates take. We’re committed to fostering strong connections that support professional growth and lifelong collaboration.

Current fellows

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Jason Lam, MD

PGY-4

Training + education

Undergraduate School

University of California, Berkeley

Medical School

Indiana University School of Medicine

Residency

Southwest HealthCare

About me

Biography

Hello, my name is Jason. I’m originally from California and completed medical school in Indiana before returning to California for residency. I’m honored to continue my training in Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine at Tufts, and I’m excited for the opportunities and growth that lie ahead.

Hometown

El Monte, CA

Clinical Interests

Intensive Care, Asthma/COPD

Hobbies

Going to the gym, running and travelling and DIY work around the house

Carl Tanba, MD

PGY-4

Training + education

Medical School

University of Balamand

Residency

MedStar Health Internal Medicine

About me

Biography

I completed my medical degree at the University of Balamand and spent a few months in Boston as a sub-intern. During this time, I developed a strong passion for research, leading me to spend an additional year after graduation at Tufts University, where I worked on pulmonary hypertension projects. I then matched at MedStar Health in Baltimore for my internal medicine residency, before transitioning back to Tufts for a fellowship in pulmonary and critical care medicine.

Career Interests

My career interest lies in working within an academic institution, where I can teach and engage in research projects

Hometown

Montreal and Beirut

Clinical Interests

Pulmonary Hypertension and Sleep medicine

Hobbies

Basketball, soccer, tennis and football

Ann Whalen, MD

PGY-4

Training + education

Undergraduate School

Tufts University School of Arts and Sciences

Medical School

Tufts Medical School

Residency

Tufts Medical Center Internal Medicine Residency

About me

Biography

Ann graduated Tufts University with a bachelor’s degree in political science. Ann worked for a year as a clinical researcher for the burn surgical service at Massachusetts General Hospital before attending medical school. She attended Tufts University Medical School, and following this, Ann completed her Internal Medicine Residency at Tufts Medical Center. During residency she completed the clinician educator track with her area of interest focusing on education and training surrounding code status.

Career Interests

Clinical education

Clinical Interests

Asthma, COPD, advanced care planning

Hobbies

Hiking, running on the esplanade, spending time with friends and family around Boston, acrylic painting

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