2026 IP Fellows Bootcamp

The American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology & Association of Interventional Pulmonology Program Directors are pleased to announce our 14th annual 2026 IP Fellows Bootcamp to be held in Houston, Texas on July 17-18, 2026, at the MITIE Lab at Houston Methodist.

The course is designed to introduce incoming fellows to core Interventional Pulmonology procedures while also providing an early opportunity to build relationships across training programs. The curriculum has been structured to prioritize hands-on experience through faculty-led, small group sessions in a controlled training environment.

For 2026, the course has been redesigned to take full advantage of the Houston Methodist MITIE Lab, allowing for longer, cadaver-based training sessions and more integrated procedural learning. Fellows will participate in combined navigation bronchoscopy and EBUS training, dedicated rigid bronchoscopy sessions, thoracoscopy and pleural procedure training, as well as focused simulation-based sessions covering valves, hemoptysis management, and stent selection.

Registration:

IP Fellows >> CLICK HERE to register your IP Fellow for the July 17-18, 2026 course.

For exhibiting and sponsorship opportunities, >> register HERE to get involved in this years course!

schedule highlights

We encourage learners to arrive no later than the evening of Thursday, July 16th, to ensure they can have a restful night and be fully energized for the two day course.

Location: MITIE Lab at Houston Methodist  |  Houston, Texas

>> Preliminary Agenda

Course Day-1
Date: Friday, July 17, 2026

Time: 7:00am to 5:00pm CT

Faculty & Fellows Networking Dinner: Friday, July 17 from 6-9pm
Course Day-2
Date: Saturday, July 18, 2026

Time: 7:00am to 5:00pm EST

Start Location: 
Houston Methodist Research Institute
6670 Bertner Ave, Houston, TX 77030

Hotel Accommodations:

Coming Soon: A discount group rate will be shared with attendees to book their hotel accommodations at the Houston Marriott Medical Center / Museum District (6580 Fannin Street, Houston, TX 77030). 

TRAVEL 

Preferred arrival airport: Hobby Airport (HOU)

Transportation: Uber or Lyft is the most cost effective way to come from the airport to the Hotel.

Course chairs

Tarek Dammad MD, Site Director
Darlene Nelson MD, Course Chair
Abesh Niroula MD, Course Chair
Sameer Avasarala MD, Course Co-chair
Van Holden MD, Course Co-chair

Audra Schwalk MD, Course Co-chair