He was appointed in 1984 following completion of a fellowship in Critical Care Medicine. Prior to his appointment, he served as a clinical associate at Cleveland Clinic while also serving as a clinical instructor in Pediatrics at Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland. Dr. McHugh is board-certified in pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics, and its sub-board of Critical Care Medicine. His special interests include pediatric and adolescent medicine, pediatric advanced life support and surgical intensive care.