Paula Carvalho named one of Idaho 500

Dr. Paula Carvalho, professor (Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine) was named one of the Idaho 500, in the healthcare category.

The IDAHO 500 is the definitive guide to the most influential people driving Idaho economy. Spanning industries from healthcare and finance to construction, law, and education, this statewide list brings together top leaders recognized for their impact, innovation, and leadership across sectors.

Carvalho, who serves as a physician with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, has had a diverse career in health care and medical education.

From her own education, earning a bachelor’s degree in zoology and subsequently her MD from the University of Washington School of Medicine, Carvalho has gone on to teach students herself as the academic section chief, pulmonary/critical care/sleep medicine director, intensive care and professor of medicine at UW.

She also started a satellite simulation lab at the Veterans Affairs Hospital, training many medical students, residents and practicing physicians in that time.

“I am honored to have the privilege of teaching, mentoring and contributing to the education of individuals who pursue the profession of medicine and who subsequently provide medical expertise to the state of Idaho,” Carvalho said in a 2023 interview.

Along with her career in the medical field, she gives back to the community by giving her knowledge to nonprofit organizations such as the ALS Association and the DaVinci International Society for the Study of Airway Circulation.