​Fellowships are the gold standard in training for Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine
Our Mission
The UHM Fellowship Network is dedicated to advancing excellence in Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine through fellowship training, board certification, and an unwavering commitment to patient safety and well-being. We unite accredited fellowship programs to uphold the highest standards of clinical practice, foster collaboration among physicians, and promote research that strengthens the evidence base for hyperbaric therapy. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives safe, effective, and compassionate care from fellowship-trained, board-certified physicians equipped to manage the most complex challenges in the specialty.
Our Purpose
Educate
We provide advanced, fellowship training and evidence-based resources to equip our trainees with the expertise needed to deliver safe, effective, and patient-focused care.
Advocate
Our goal is to advocate for fellowship-trained physicians, ensuring they receive the recognition and support they deserve in the medical community.
Collaborate
We foster collaboration among professionals within the field, promoting shared knowledge and best practices to enhance patient care and outcomes.
Supporting Excellence
Our commitment extends to tracking credentialing policies, providing a streamlined understanding for practitioners and helping shape the future of graduate medical education.
Engage
Through our newsletter, we connect our audience with the latest insights, trends, and developments in hyperbaric medicine, enriching professional growth.
What Is Fellowship Training?
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An additional year of advanced medical education completed after residency.
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Focuses exclusively on undersea and hyperbaric medicine (UHM), combining clinical care, research, and teaching.
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Fellows train under experienced faculty in hyperbaric chambers, dive medicine, and advanced wound care.
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The goal is to prepare physicians to provide the safest and most effective care for patients requiring hyperbaric oxygen therapy.
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Graduates are eligible for subspecialty board certification through the American Board of Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or the American Board of Preventative Medicine (ABPM).
Why It Matters
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Patient safety
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fellowship-trained physicians are prepared to recognize and manage complications early.
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Evidence-based care
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decisions are guided by the latest science, not opinion or tradition.
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Best outcomes
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board-certified fellowship graduates lead hyperbaric programs nationwide.
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Higher standards
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fellowship training is comprehensive and rigorous, not a weekend course or limited exposure.
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1662 – First Hyperbaric Chamber
Henshaw’s “Domicilium” built in England.
1930s – U.S. Navy Research
Navy develops hyperbaric protocols for decompression sickness.
1960s – Expanding Clinical Applications
HBOâ‚‚ used for wound healing, gas gangrene, radiation injury.
1989 – Subspecialty Recognition
ABEM recognizes Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine as a subspecialty.
Today – Gold Standard of Care
Fellowship-trained, board-certified physicians lead UHM worldwide.
1879 – Pressurized Operating Room
French surgeon Fontaine designs a pressurized surgical theater.
1956 – First Clinical Use of HBOâ‚‚
CO poisoning treated successfully with hyperbaric oxygen.
1976 – UHMS Founded
Undersea and Hyperbaric Medical Society established.
2000s – Fellowship Growth
ACGME-accredited fellowship programs expand across the U.S.
