Albany Medical College
Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Cleveland Clinic
Duke University
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Massachusetts General Hospital
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
Medical University of South Carolina
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia Campus
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Weill Cornell Medical College
New York University
Northwestern University
The Ohio State University
Oregon Health and Science University
Stanford University
Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine
Vanderbilt University
Washington University
University of California Davis
University of California Los Angeles
University of Cincinnati
University of Colorado
University of Florida
University of Iowa
University of Kentucky
University of Maryland
University of Michigan
University of Minnesota
University of Mississippi
University of North Carolina
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pittsburgh
University of Rochester
University of Virginia
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
University of Texas Southwestern
University of Utah
Program
Albany Medical College
Department of Surgery/Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Albany, New York
2010 Interview Dates
February 15, 2010
April 5, 2010
April 12, 2010
April 19, 2010
April 26, 2010
Narrative
The residency program in cardiothoracic surgery at Albany Medical Center is approved by the ACGME and provides training leading to eligibility for certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. This is a two-year clinical program with one resident accepted each year. Selection of residents is conducted exclusively through the National Registry Matching Program. Acceptance into the Program is predicated upon eligibility for, or certification by, the American Board of Surgery. If invited for an interview, applicants will receive free overnight accommodation at the Hilton Gardens Hotel adjacent to the Medical Center, and a travel stipend to help offset expenses.
The Thoracic surgical faculty provide high quality, comprehensive diagnostic and surgical care to adult and pediatric patients with diseases of the heart, great vessels, lungs, trachea, esophagus, diaphragm, chest wall and mediastinum.
Ability to tailor the program to individual needs and interests:
- Cardiac Surgery / Congenital Heart Surgery / Thoracic Surgery
Minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery: Including
- Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy
- VATS Lobectomy
- Advanced Laparoscopy
Significant research opportunities in laboratory and clinical arenas to those candidates interested.
Interview Location
Albany Medical College
47 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208
Contact Information
Anne Stackrow
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 518-262-4880
E-mail: stackra@mail.amc.edu
Web: www.amc.edu
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Program
Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Bronx, New York
2010 Interview Dates
February 22, 2010
April 19, 2010
Narrative
Applicants to the program will have the opportunity to visit the facilities and meet the members of the department during a single day program. Presentations by the faculty, a tour of the facilities and ample time to interact with the current residents will be part of the interview process. Opportunities to meet and interview with faculty members in candidate’s area of specific interest will be accommodated (i.e., transplant, thoracic, pediatric, minimally invasive surgery, etc.). The program will begin at 7:00am with a continental breakfast and presentations by the faculty. Tours and interviews will be conducted following the session. Lunch and an opportunity to speak with faculty members and current residents will follow.
Interview Location
Albert Einstein College of Medicine/Montefiore Medical Center
3400 Bainbridge Ave.
Bronx, NY 10467
Contact Information
Jasmine Maldonado
Resident Coordinator
Phone: 718-920-5381
E-mail: jmaldona@montefiore.org
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Program
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Boston, Massachusetts
2010 Interview Date
March 27, 2010
Interview Location
Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
Contact Information
Cynthia Gordon
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 617-525-7034
E-mail: cpgordon@partners.org
Web: www.brighamandwomens.org/surged/medical/cardiothoracic.aspx
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Program
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Thoracic Surgery Program
Los Angeles, California
2010 Interview Dates
March 18, 2010
March 19, 2010
April 16, 2010
Narrative
The interviews day begins at 7:00am with brief presentation by Program Director, Dr. Wen Cheng, and Associate Program Director, Dr. Ali Mahtabifard. Applicants will then have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with faculty members. Current residents will be available to provide tours of the facilities. An informal lunch with current residents will be provided. Adjournment will be at 2:00pm.
If candidates are unavailable for any of the scheduled dates, they may contact the Residency Coordinator to request alternate arrangements.
Contact Information
Tania Rubin
Residency Program Coordinator
Phone: 310-423-1877
E-mail: rubinte@cshs.org
Web: http://www.csmc.edu/11965.html
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Program
Cleveland Clinic
Heart and Vascular/Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
2010 Interview Date
April 19, 2010
Interview Location
Cleveland Clinic
9500 Euclid Avenue
J4-Miller Pavilion
Cleveland, OH 44195
Contact Information
Darlene Straub
Administrative Program Coordinator
Phone: 216-445-6816
E-mail: straubd@ccf.org
Web: www.ccf.org
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Program
Duke University
Thoracic Surgery
Durham, North Carolina
2010 Interview Dates
February 19-20, 2010
February 26-27, 2010
March 19-20, 2010
April 16-17, 2010
Interview Location
Duke University Medical Center
Duke South
Room 3589 White Zone
Durham, NC 27710
Contact Information
Thomas D'Amico, MD
Program Director
Phone: 919-684-4891
Web: http://cardio.surgery.duke.edu/
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Program
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Division of Cardiac Surgery
Baltimore, Maryland
2010 Interview Dates
April 9-10, 2010
May 7-8, 2010
Narrative
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery offers a three year training program in cardiothoracic surgery following completion of a surgical residency. The first year as a junior cardiac surgery fellow is evenly divided between the Red and Blue cardiac surgery services. During the second year, six months is dedicated to the general thoracic surgery service and six months is spent as an elective done locally in thoracic, cardiac or endovascular surgery. The third year of the residency is spent as a chief resident in cardiac surgery and is again divided between the Red and Blue services.
The thoracic and second year fellow during the elective rotation are included with the two junior cardiac fellows in an in-house call rotation which averages one night in four. These four residents are responsible for all pre- and postoperative care of patients on their night on call. The chief residents alternate call from home for emergency cases, including transplants. The operative experience for the first year averages about 125-175 major cardiovascular cases. The six month thoracic surgery operative experience during the second year averages about 140-190 major general thoracic cases. The chief year operative experience is quite extensive and averages about 300-400 major cardiovascular cases. Overall, each resident performs approximately 600-700 major cardiovascular and thoracic operations during the three year training period.
The Johns Hopkins Hospital has a long history of training academic surgeons, both in general and cardiothoracic surgery. Hopkins cardiac surgery has been directed by leaders in the field, including Alfred Blalock, Vincent Gott, Bruce Reitz, William Baumgartner, and now Duke Cameron. The Division strives to maintain this heritage by fostering both clinical expertise and intellectual development, the essence of an academic surgeon. To accomplish this goal, the training program in cardiothoracic surgery provides a wealth of clinical and operative experience, a diverse house staff and faculty interested in teaching, and a wide variety of clinical and basic research experiences.
Interview Location
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
600 N. Wolfe Street
Baltimore, MD 21287
Contact Information
Brigitte Reeb
Administrative Director
Phone: 410-955-7676
E-mail: breed@jhmi.edu
Web: http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/heart_vascular_institute
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Program
Massachusetts General Hospital
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Boston, Massachusetts
2010 Interview Dates
March 26, 2010
March 27, 2010
Narrative
Invited resident applicants have a choice of two interview dates. The dates are coordinated with other Boston hospitals for applicants' convenience. Please plan to spend the day at the program.
During the interview, applicants will receive an overview of the program, be interviewed by the Program Director and attending staff, and receive a tour of our facilities with the current residents.
There will also be a dinner on Friday evening held at a local restaurant attended by interviewees, staff, and current cardiothoracic residents.
If applicants require lodging, the Holiday Inn (617-742-7630), the John Jeffries House (617-367-1866), and the Liberty Hotel (617-224-4019) are in close proximity to the hospital. Parking at the hospital on the day of the interview is available.
Interview Location
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
Contact Information
Karen McDowell
Administrative Manager/Residency Coordinator
Phone: 617-726-2806
E-mail: kmcdowell2@partners.org
Web: http://www.massgeneral.org/thoracicsurgery/education/residency.aspx?id=60
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Program
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
New York, New York
2010 Interview Date
March 5, 2010
Narrative
The ACGME training program is a 2-year curriculum, with two training tracks: Cardiothoracic and General Thoracic Surgery. Details can be found at http://www.mssm.edu/cardiosurg/residency/.
The interview process begins with an informal welcome dinner on Thursday evening, March 4, beginning at 7:30pm, with current residents and fellows. Attendance is encouraged but not mandatory.
Friday morning will begin with breakfast and an overview of the training program by the Program Director, Dr. David H. Adams, and Associate Program Director, Dr. Joanna Chikwe. Candidates will be provided with a program description and their individual agenda for the day; each candidate is interviewed by at least three faculty members. Interviews will begin at 8:00am and should conclude by 1:00pm. During the interview sessions current residents will be available to answer questions. At the conclusion of the interview, all applicants are invited to have lunch with the residents and faculty, and participate in an optional tour of the department. The day will conclude at approximately 3:00pm.
The program is happy to accommodate alternative interview dates if schedules do not allow for the pre-selected date. Please contact the Program Coordinator to make special arrangements.
Interview Location
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
1190 Fifth Avenue (at 101st Street)
Guggenheim Pavilion 2 West
New York, NY 10029
Contact Information
Leslie Sotomayor
Education Coordinator
Phone: 212-659-6864
E-mail: leslie.sotomayor@mountsinai.org
Web: http://www.mssm.edu/cardiosurg/residency/
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Program
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
Cardiovascular Surgery and General Thoracic Surgery Divisions
Rochester, Minnesota
2010 Interview Date
April 24, 2010
Narrative
A reception and dinner (business attire) will be held at a local venue on Friday evening, April 23, beginning at 6:30pm. Attendance is encouraged, but not mandatory. Attendees include applicants, current residents and cardiovascular surgery and general thoracic surgery faculty.
Applicants will be met by our residents at 6:30am and will be escorted to the interview location. Continental breakfast will be provided and followed by a presentation by the Program Director providing an overview of the training program. Interviews will begin at 8:00 am and should conclude by 1:00pm. During the interview sessions, current residents will be available to answer questions. At the conclusion of interviews, all applicants are invited to have lunch with the residents and participate in a short hospital tour. Lunch and the tour are optional for the applicants.
Interview Location
Mayo School of Graduate Medical Education
Rochester, MN
Contact Information
Carla MacLean
Education Program Coordinator
Phone: 507-255-7069
E-mail: cmaclean@mayo.edu
Web: http://www.mayo.edu/msgme/surg-thoracic-rch.html
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Program
Medical University of South Carolina
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Charleston, South Carolina
2010 Interview Dates for 6-Year Program
January 9, 2010
January 30, 2010
2010 Interview Dates for 3-Year Program
March 20, 2010
April 24, 2010
Narrative
Please visit Website at http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/surgery/divisions/cardiothoracic
Interview Location
Medical University of South Carolina
25 Courtenay Drive
Charleston, SC 29426
Contact Information
Rose Haselden
Program Coordinator
Phone: 843-876-4840
E-mail: haselder@musc.edu
Web: http://academicdepartments.musc.edu/surgery/divisions/cardiothoracic
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Program
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia Campus
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
New York, New York
2010 Interview Date
April 3, 2010
Interview Location
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Columbia Campus
177 Ft. Washington Ave.
MHB 70N-435
New York, NY 10032
Contact Information
Jennifer Quill
Operations Manager
Phone: 212-305-0423
E-mail: quillje@nyp.org
Web: www.columbiasurgery.org
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Program
New York Presbyterian Hospital-Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Thoracic Service
New York, New York
2010 Interview Dates
April 23-24, 2010
Narrative
The interview process begins on Friday (not mandatory). Candidates are invited to attend morning academic sessions: 6:30am: Thoracic Service Staging and Surgical Complications; 7:00am: Thoracic DMS Tumor Board; 8:00am: Thoracic Grand Rounds.
Some of the candidates will be interviewed on Friday as MSKCC Program Director Dr. Valerie Rusch and Dr. Manjit Bains will interview all candidates.
On Saturday morning, interviews will begin with breakfast, opening statements by Dr. Rusch, and Dr. Karl Krieger, New York Presbyterian Hospital Program Director, and an introduction to the faculty. Applicants will be provided with a booklet containing an overview of the program.
On Friday and Saturday, tours of the MSKCC and NYPH facilities will be conducted by current fellows, and candidates will have the opportunity to ask questions about the program.
Interview Location
Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
1275 York Avenue
Nael Martini Library C 882
New York, NY 10065
Contact Information
Dorrel Granderson
Administrative Assistant
Phone: 2112-693-2805
E-mail: granderd@mskcc.org
Web: www.mskcc.org
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New York Presbyterian-Weill Cornell Medical College
Cardiothoracic Surgery Program
New York, New York
2010 Interview Date
March 6, 2010
Narrative
The interview process begins at approximately 8:30am on Saturday morning with breakfast and opening statements from Dr. Karl Krieger, Program Director; Dr. O. Wayne Isom, Chair; and Dr. Valerie Rusch, Program Director of Thoracic Surgery at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center (combined programs). Residents will be provided with a program description and their individual agenda for the day. Each candidate is interviewed by at least three NYPH/WMC and MSKCC attendings. Between interviews, candidates will have the opportunity to ask current fellows questions about the program. At conclusion, a tour of both sites (NYPH/WMC and MSKCC) will be conducted by the current fellows, and lunch is served.
Interview Location
New York Presbyterian Hospital
525 East 68th Street, Room M407
New York, NY 10065
Contact
Jeannette Torres
Program Coordinator
Phone: 212-746-5174
E-mail: jtorres@med.cornell.edu
Web: www.cornellheartsuregery.org
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Program
New York University Medical Center
Cardiothoracic Surgery
New York, New York
2010 Interview Date
March 13, 2010
Narrative
Candidates are welcomed by the Chairman and Program Director, Aubrey C. Galloway, M.D. on Friday evening at 5:00pm at a dinner in a nearby restaurant. This event is attended by current residents and provides an excellent opportunity for the candidates to get acquainted with the program in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Saturday morning interview schedule begins at 9:00am with a continental breakfast. The orientation session features presentations by Dr. Galloway, the Division Chiefs and the Chiefs of Service at Bellevue Hospital Center and the Veterans Administration Hospital. Interviews with Dr. Galloway and the faculty begin at 10:00am. During the interview sessions, the current residents will be on hand to answer questions. The residents will also lead tours of NYU Langone Medical Center, the Bellevue Hospital Center and the cardiac and thoracic research laboratories.
The program is willing to accommodate an alternative interview date if schedules do not allow for the pre-selected date. Please contact the Residency Coordinator to make special arrangements.
Interview Location
New York University Medical Center
530 1st Avenue, Suite 9V
New York, NY 10016
Contact Information
Ellen R. Cherrick
Administrator
Phone: 212-263-3277
E-mail: ellen.cherrick@nyumc.org
Web: http://www.med.nyu.edu/cvsurgery/thoracic/education/residency
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Program
Northwestern University
Division of Cardiac Surgery/Division of Thoracic Surgery
Chicago, Illinois
2010 Interview Date
April 26, 2010
April 30, 2010
Narrative
The interview process begins with a dinner with current fellows the evening prior to the interview day (April 25 and April 29, respectively). Commencing at 7:00am the following day (April 26 and April 30, respectively), there will be a continental breakfast followed by staff introductions and a question & answer period. Introductions by each of the attending surgeons will include a synopsis of their area of clinical and research interest, which are as follows:
• Overview of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery Program (including rotation and case volume details)
• Heart Failure; Heart Transplantation & Ventricular Assist Devices (VADs)
• Surgery for Atrial Fibrillation
• Percantaneous Aortic Valve, Aortic Endografting, and Aortic Surgery
• Congenital Heart Surgery
• Lung and Esophageal Cancer
• Videoscopic Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS)
Interviews will take place following the presentations. Lunch will be provided. The day will conclude by approximately 3pm.
Interview Location
Northwestern University
201 E. Huron Street
Galter 11-140
Chicago, IL 60611
Contact Information
Michael Yensel
Fellowship Coordinator
Phone: 312-695-3662
E-mail: myensel@nmh.org
Web: http://heart.nmh.org
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Program
The Ohio State University
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Columbus, Ohio
2010 Interview Dates
April 16-17, 2010
Narrative
The interview process begins with an informal welcome reception with the program faculty and residents on Friday, April 16 from 7:00 – 9:00 pm.
Saturday, April 17 will begin with breakfast and short presentations by the Program Director, Dr. Benjamin Sun, and Associate Program Director, Dr. Patrick Ross. This will give the applicants an overview of the program and answer any general questions they may have.
After the program introduction, interviews will start with an elective tour of the Medical Center afterwards.
Following the interview session, lunch will be served to the candidates and all available faculty and residents. Applicants will have an opportunity to speak with current residents in a private session to answer any further questions they may have.
Interview Location
The Ohio State University Medical Center
N850 Doan Hall
410 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH
Contact Information
Sueann Treiber
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 614-293-0333
E-mail: sueann.treiber@osumc.edu
Web: www.cardiothoracicsurgery.osu.edu
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Program
Oregon Health & Science University
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Portland, Oregon
2010 Interview Dates
March 7-8, 2010
April 11-12, 2010
Narrative
March 7 and April 11, 2010
12:45pm: The Donald D. Trunkey Library, Department of Surgery, Mackenzie Hall Room 3144, Candidates’ reception
1:00-2:00pm: The Donald D. Trunkey Library, Department of Surgery, Mackenzie Hall Room 3144, Orientation and Presentations by Drs. Paul Schipper (Program Director) and Steven Guyton (Associate Program Director and Acting Chief, Cardiothoracic Surgery)
2:00-2:45pm: OHSU & VA
http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/
http://www.visn20.med.va.gov/portland/
Tour by current program residents: Drs. Sarah Minasyan (2nd year) and Brandon Tieu (1st year)
3:00-6:30pm: Cardiothoracic Surgery Suites, Mackenzie Hall 3rd Floor, Rooms 3153 and 3191, Faculty Interviews with Drs. Schipper, Guyton, Slater, Sukumar, Song, Tibayan, et al.
6:45-8:30pm: Portland City Grill
http://www.portlandcitygrill.com/maps.php
(Faculty will provide transport from OHSU) Reception for Candidates (and significant others if available) with Faculty, Residents, Physician Assistants/Nurse Practitioner & Program Coordinator
March 8 and April 12, 2010
8:00-9:00am: Doernbecher Children’s Hospital, 11th floor Auditorium Cardiothoracic Surgery Grand Rounds: SESATS
9:00am-12:00pm Options: General Thoracic Clinic, OHSU Physicians Pavilion
Operating Rooms, Rounds Applicants to shadow faculty of their choice
12:00pm: Cafeteria Lunch
12:30-2:00pm: VA Building 103 2nd floor conference room, Thoracic Oncology Tumor Board Conference
Interview Location
Oregon Health & Science University
Mackenzie Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 3114
3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Road
Portland, OR 97239
Contact Information
Jill Rose
Thoracic Surgery Residency Coordinator
Phone: 503-494-4196
E-mail: roseji@ohsu.edu
Web: http://www.ohsu.edu/ohsuedu/academic/som/surgery/divisions/cardiothoracic-surgery/TrainingPrograms/residency.cfm
http://www.ohsu.edu/ohsuedu/academic/som/surgery/divisions/cardiothoracic-surgery/
http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/health/services/clinics/CardiacSurgeryAdult.cfm
http://www.ohsu.edu/xd/health/services/clinics/GeneralThoracicSurgery.cfm
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Program
Stanford Medical Center
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Integrated Residency Program
Stanford, California
2009-2010 Interview Dates
December 16, 2009
January 16, 2010
January 30, 2010
Interview Location
300 Pasteur Dr.
CVRB, Falk Building
Stanford, CA 94305
Contact Information
Corrine Sanchez
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 650-725-5895
E-mail: corrine.sanchez@stanford.edu
Website: http://ctsurgery.stanford.edu/
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Program
Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Houston, Texas
2010 Interview Dates
March 29, 2010
April 19, 2010
Narrative
The interview process begins with an information dinner with the Program Director and current thoracic surgery residents on Sunday evening, with a tour of the medical facility. Interviews begin at 7:00am on Monday with breakfast, a welcome by Program Director Dr. Denton A. Cooley, and a slide presentation. Following the program introduction, interviews will be conducted. Each applicant will interviewed individually with six to seven faculty members of the thoracic department. Lunch will be provided for the candidates, residents, and available faculty following the interview session.
Houston is served by two major airports: Bush Intercontinental (IAH) located just 30 minutes north of the Texas Medical Center, and Houston Hobby (HOU) just 20 minutes south. Both offer convenient shuttles and taxi service to the Texas Medical Center and surrounding hotels.
Visit www.tmc.edu/maps for directions and for a detailed map of the Texas Medical Center.
Interview Location
St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital
The Denton A. Cooley Building
6770 Bertner Avenue
Houston, TX 77030
Contact Information
Regina Thompson
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 832-355-4318
E-mail: rthompson@heart.thi.tmc.edu
Web: http://texasheartinstitute.org/education/train/postdoc.cfm
www.bcm.edu/gme/?pmid=5869
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Program
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
Thoracic Surgery Residency Program
Department of Thoracic Surgery and Department of Cardiac Surgery
Nashville, Tennessee
2010 Interview Dates
February 19 or February 20, 2010
Narrative
Invited candidates will be given a choice of interview dates depending on availability. Each day will begin at 7:00am with a continental breakfast and welcome presentation. Current residents and clinical staff will be available throughout each day to answer questions. Lunch with the residents and clinical staff will be provided both days. Applicants will be given a tour of the facilities (optional to allow for travel schedules). The interview day will conclude at approximately 5:00pm.
All invited candidates will be invited to attend a reception at the Program Director's home. Spouses or significant others are also invited to attend. The reception will be attended by Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery faculty as well as the residents.
Resident application information can be found at http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=reseduthoracic&doc=3504
Interview Location
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Department of Thoracic Surgery
1313 21st Avenue South
609 Oxford House
Nashville, TN 37232
Contact Information
Wendy Wilson
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 615-343-2951
E-mail: wendy.wilson@vanderbilt.edu
Web: http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=reseduthoracic
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Program
Washington University School of Medicine
Cardiothoracic Surgery/Department of Surgery
St. Louis, Missouri
2010 Interview Dates
March 26-27, 2010
April 16-17, 2010
Narrative
A reception and dinner are on Friday night during which time the applicants will have an opportunity to meet the residents and the faculty informally. The interviews are held on Saturday morning. Alec Patterson M.D., Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery; Ralph Damiano, M.D., Chief of Cardiac Surgery; Bryan Meyers, M.D., Chief of General Thoracic Surgery; and Marc Moon, M.D., Program Director, will present an overview of the training program as well as a description of the rotations. Following this, applicants will have interviews with faculty members for the next 2½- to 3-hours.
At the conclusion of the interviews, applicants will have lunch and then will be taken on a tour of the facilities including the hospitals and research buildings. The day will conclude by 2:00pm.
Interview Location
Washington University School of Medicine
One Barnes-Jewish Hospital Plaza
St. Louis, MO 63110
Contact Information:
Sheryl Goessling
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 314-362-6237
E-mail: goesslings@wudosis.wustl.edu
Web: http://www.cardiothoracicsurgery.wustl.edu/teaching/application.asp
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Program
University of California Davis Medical Center
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Sacramento, California
2010 Interview Dates
February 27, 2010
March 6, 2010
March 13, 2010
If a candidate is selected for an interview, the program is able to offer some flexibility on interview dates. Please contact the residency coordinator.
Interview Location
University of California Davis Medical Center
2221 Stockton Blvd., Room 2112
Sacramento, CA 95817
Contact
Theresa Vinson
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 916-734-7255
E-mail: ctsurgery.residency@ucdmc.ucdavis.edu
Web: http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/surgery/education/cardio.html
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Program
University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)
Division of Surgery-Residency Program
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Los Angeles, California
2010 Interview Dates
March 5-6, 2010
March 19-20, 2010
Narrative
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery offers one to two-year clinical fellowships in adult cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery, and heart transplantation. The adult cardiac fellowship provides extensive experience in arterial revascularization, complex valve repairs, and the use of homografts as well as the Ross procedure. The pediatric cardiac surgery fellowship offers training in the Fontan procedure, arterial switch operations, Norwood operation, and stage management of pulmonary atresia with/without ventricular septal defects. The cardiac transplantation fellow experiences all aspects of heart transplantation, including patient selection, pre-operative and post-operative management, as well as training in harvest and implantation techniques. Applicants must have completed a general and cardiothoracic surgery residency and should apply one year in advance of the July 1st start date. A California Medical License is required.
Interview Location
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Box 957313
10833 Le Conte Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90095
Contact Information
Richard J. Shemin, MD
Program Director
Phone: 310-267-9590
E-mail: rshemin@mednet.ucla.edu
Maria Riley
Residency Program Coordinator
Phone: 310-794-7333
E-mail: mariley@mednet.ucla.edu
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Program
University of Cincinnati
Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Cincinnati, Ohio
2010 Interview Dates
February 3-4, 2010
February 24-25, 2010
March 17-18, 2010
Narrative
This program provides three continuous years of clinical training in cardiothoracic surgery, with one new resident starting each year.
Residents rotate on the adult cardiac surgery service, gaining expertise in coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, thoracic aortic disease and heart failure, and in particular, receive unique experience with robotic cardiac surgery.
During the thoracic surgery rotation, residents are trained in all aspects of thoracic oncology and have the unique experience of being trained in thoracoscopic lobectomies for lung cancer and in minimally-invasive esophagectomies.
Residents rotate on the congenital cardiac surgery service at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital where they are exposed to the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care of children with congenital cardiac disease, including cardiac transplantation.
Interview Location
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
231 Albert Sabin Way
Medical Sciences Building, 2nd Floor
Cincinnati, OH 45267
Contact Information
Jay Asplan
Program Coordinator
Phone: 513-584-1387
E-mail: jay.asplan@uc.edu
Web: http://surgery.uc.edu/divisions/thoracic
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Program
University of Colorado
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Aurora, Colorado
2010 Interview Date
February 22, 2010
Narrative
Three-year residency program providing a well-rounded thoracic surgical education in all facets of the specialty.
Interview Location
University of Colorado School of Medicine
Mail Stop C310
12631 East 17th Avenue, Room 6602
Aurora, CO 80045
Contact Information
Karen Muth
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 303-724-2798
E-mail: karen.muth@ucdenver.edu
Web: www.uchsc.edu/surgery/division/ct/
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Program
University of Florida College of Medicine
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Gainesville, Florida
2010 Interview Dates
March 5, 2010
March 19, 2010
April 2, 2010
April 16, 2010
Narrative
The program will host a welcoming dinner at 7:00 pm the night before interview dates noted above. The interview process will finish up by 5:00 pm on interview days.
The program will have a group of rooms at a nearby hotel held for these days at a discounted rate, and will provide transportation from the hotel to the hospital the morning of the interviews.
Interview Location
University of Florida
1600 SW Archer Road, NG-33
Gainesville, FL 32610
Contact Information
Sandy Poelvoorde
TCV Office Manager
Phone: 352-273-5501
E-mail: sandra.poelvoorde@surgery.ufl.edu
Web: http://www.surgery.ufl.edu
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Program
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - Thoracic Fellow Program
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Iowa City, Iowa
2010 Interview Date
Saturday, March 27, 2010
Interview Location
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Cardiothoracic Surgery
200 Hawkins Drive, SE500 GH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Contact Information
Kim Horras
Program Coordinator
Phone: 319-356-1133
E-mail: kim-horras@uiowa.edu
Web: http://www.uihealthcare.com/depts/med/cardiothoracicsurgery/index.html
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Program
University of Kentucky
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Lexington, Kentucky
2010 Interview Dates
February 2010
March 2010
April 2010
May 2010
Narrative
The University of Kentucky Cardiothoracic Surgery program offers a two-year fellowship position which is directed by Mark Plunkett, MD. Fellowship positions are available to individuals who have graduated from approved general surgery residency programs.
Interview Location
University of Kentucky
Chandler Medical Center
740 South Limestone, A301
Lexington, KY 40536
Contact Information
Jennifer Martin
Cardiothoracic Program Coordinator
Phone: 859-323-6494
E-mail: jdmart3@uky.edu
Web: www.mc.uky.edu/surgery/ct
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Program
University of Maryland
Cardiac Surgery – Independent CT Residency Training Program
Baltimore, Maryland
2010 Interview Dates
January 14, 2010
February 11, 2010
Narrative
The program will have a meet and greet the Wednesday evening prior to the above interview dates for those who can arrive in Baltimore by 6:00pm. The interview process will begin at 7:00am and end with a 12:00 – 1:00pm lunch with the program’s current residents.
The program will try to accommodate those potential applicants who cannot make these dates with days when they can come.
Interview Location
University of Maryland Medical Center
22 S. Greene St., Ste. N4W94
Baltimore, MD 21201
Contact Information
Joanne Gizzi
Coordinator, CT Residency Program
Phone: 410-328-3822
E-mail: jgizzi@smail.umaryland.edu
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Program
University of Michigan
Thoracic Surgery Residency Program
Department of Surgery
Ann Arbor, MI
2010 Interview Dates
March 6, 2010
April 17, 2010
Narrative
Each interviewee and his/her spouse or significant other, as their travel arrangements allow, will be invited to an informal reception and dinner at Dr. Richard L. Prager’s home Friday evening to meet our faculty and residents. On Saturday morning, beginning at 7:00 am, breakfast will be provided during an overview of the program given by Richard Prager, MD (program director), Edward Bove, MD and Mark B. Orringer, MD. Interviews will be held Saturday morning, followed by lunch with our residents and a tour of the University Hospital and Mott Children’s Hospital. The day typically concludes by 2:00 pm.
Ann Arbor is located approximately 30 minutes west of Detroit Metropolitan-Wayne County Airport (DTW). Shuttle and taxi services are available for transportation to/from Ann Arbor.
Interview Location
University of Michigan Medical Center
5153 Cardio Vascular Center (CVC)
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Contact Information
Janice Davis
Assistant Director of Education
Department of Surgery
2207 TC, SPC 5342
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone: 734-936-5732
E-mail: janiced@med.umich.edu
Web: http://surgery.med.umich.edu/portal.index.shtml
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Program
University of Minnesota
Cardiothoracic Surgery Division
Minneapolis, Minnesota
2010 Interview Dates
March 5-6, 2010
April 2-3, 2010
Narrative
Invited applicants arrive Friday afternoon and are oriented to the VA training facility and the experience there. Friday evening applicants will meet with the Program’s current residents for dinner at one of Minneapolis’ fine local restaurants. Faculty are not present at this dinner and so this is a great opportunity for one-on-one engagement with current trainees. The interview process will continue the following Saturday morning at the University of Minnesota Medical Center. An introductory overview will be presented by the Program Director, Dr. Herbert Ward, and Associate Program Director, Dr. Jonathan D'Cunha. Interviews will follow. There will be a luncheon with the faculty and residents following the interview session and an opportunity to tour the hospital. The interview, tour and luncheon process should be completed by 2:00 pm.
Additional detailed information about the program including cardiac and thoracic tracking is available at the program website that lists fellowship: http://www.surg.umn.edu/divisions/cts/fellowship_prog/home.html
Invited applicants are welcome to select from two interview dates in 2010 (March 5-6 and April 2-3).
Invited applicants also have the option of scheduling an alternate interview date if their schedule does not allow for the two scheduled dates. Please contact Residency Coordinator Sandy Takin McKay at 612-625-8698 for more information.
Interview Location
University of Minnesota
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
425 E. River Parkway, Suite 347
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
Contact Information
Sandy Takin McKay
Fellowship Coordinator
Phone: 612-625-8698
E-mail: takin001@umn.edu
Web: http://www.surg.umn.edu/divisions/cts/fellowship_prog/home.html
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Program
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Jackson, Mississippi
2010 Interview Dates
January 15, 2010
February 5, 2010
March 5, 2010
April 9, 2010
If an applicant is unable to come to one of these interview dates, the program will try their best to be as flexible as possible.
Narrative
The thoracic surgery residency program at the University of Mississippi Medical Center
is a fully-accredited, two-year program which accepts one new resident each year.
Participation in the National Resident Matching Program insures that the requirements
of the ACGME and the American Board of Thoracic Surgery are met in the selection
process. ERAS applications are required and invitations for interviews are offered to
qualified applicants. An applicant is expected to complete general surgery residency
training in an accredited program. As part of the ERAS application, this program
requires the following:
Recent photograph
Dean's Letter of Recommendation
Three letters of reference from faculty
USMLE scores
ABSITE scores
Appropriate applicants will be invited for an interview during which they will tour the
facilities, meet the faculty, and speak with residents in the program. The interview
period will begin in early February and will conclude by mid-April.
In order to be employed as a resident at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, an applicant without United States citizenship must have a permanent or a J-1 visa. The residents must also obtain a Mississippi medical license.
Contact Information
Cathy J. Humphrey
Education Administrator
Phone: 601-984-6603
E-mail: cjhumphrey@surgery.umsmed.edu
Web: http://surgery.umc.edu/professionals/residency/cardiothoracic/application_info.html
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Program
University of North Carolina
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Chapel Hill, North Carolina
2009-2010 Interview Dates
December 5, 2009
December 12, 2009
January 16, 2010
Interview Location
University of North Carolina
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
3040 Burnett Womack Building
160 Dental Circle
Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Contact Information
Shelby Long
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 919-966-3381
E-mail: sjmitch@med.unc.edu
Web: www.med.unc.edu/ct/education/ctsurgery
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Program
University of Pennsylvania
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2010 Interview Dates
March 20, 2010, 8:00am - 2:00pm
April 17, 2010, 8:00am - 2:00pm
Interview Location
University of Pennsylvania
3400 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Contact Information
Donna McLaughlin
TS Residency Coordinator
Phone: 215-349-8305
E-mail: donna.mclaughlin@uphs.upenn.edu
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Program
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Heart, Lung and Esophageal Surgery Institute
Pittsburgh, PA
2010 Interview Dates
February 12, 2010: Welcome Reception
February 13, 2010: Interviews
March 19, 2010: Welcome Reception
March 20, 2010: interviews
Narrative
The Friday evening before the interview date the invited applicants will meet with Program faculty and current residents for a welcome reception. Following the reception is an informal dinner for just the candidates and residents. The interview process will begin the following Saturday morning at 7:15am in the HLESI Conference Room. An introductory overview will be presented by the Program Director, Dr. James Luketich. From 8:00 – 11:00am, the applicants will interview with the faculty at UPMC Presbyterian hospital. The residents will also be available to provide a tour of the facilities. There will be a luncheon with the faculty and residents following the interview session. The interview, tour and luncheon process should be completed by 2pm Saturday afternoon.
Invited applicants also have the option of scheduling an alternate interview date if their schedule does not allow for the two scheduled dates. Please contact the Residency Coordinator.
Interview Location
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
HLESI; Suite C800
200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Contact Information
Christine Carey
Residency and Fellowship Coordinator
Phone: 412-648-6359
E-mail: careycr@upmc.edu
Web: www.cardiacsurgery.medicine.pitt.edu
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Program
University of Rochester
Thoracic Surgery Program
Rochester, New York
2010 Interview Date
February 13, 2010
Narrative
Candidates will be invited to a casual reception the Friday evening before the interview (February 12, 2010) to meet with current fellow(s) and faculty members. The interview process will begin at approximately 8:00am with presentations by the chiefs of both cardiac and thoracic surgery, as well as other faculty. Continental breakfast will be provided. Candidates will interview with individual faculty members. The interviews will provide candidates an opportunity to ask specific questions of the faculty, and for the faculty to provide information in their areas of expertise. CT fellows will take the candidates on a tour of the hospital, and lunch will be provided at the conclusion of the interviews.
Interview Location
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642
Contact Information
Suzanne Hutchings
Thoracic Surgery Residency Coordinator
Phone: 585-275-1508
E-mail: suzanne_hutchings@urmc.rochester.edu
Web: http://www.urmc.rochester.edu/surgery/education/residencies-fellowships/residency-cardiothoracic.cfm
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Program
University of Virginia
Department of Surgery
Division Cardiothoracic Surgery
Charlottesville, Virginia
2010 Interview Dates
February 19, 2010
March 26, 2010
Narrative
The interview process begins with an informal welcome reception and dinner with program director, faculty, and current thoracic surgery residents on Thursday, February 18 or Thursday, March 25 at 5:30pm in the hospital's Jordan Hall Conference Rooms 2 ABC
Candidate interviews begin at 7:00am on Friday, February 19 or Friday, March 26 with breakfast, a welcome by Program Director Irving L. Kron, MD, and short presentations by Associate Program Director, David R. Jones, MD and Gorav Ailawadi, MD, Cardiac Surgery Faculty. This program will provide applicants with an overview of the program as well as the community it serves.
Following the program introduction, interviews will be conducted. Each applicant will interview individually with two or three cardiothoracic surgery faculty. All candidates will informally speak with the Program Director. Current cardiothoracic surgery fellows will be available for questions, to provide a tour of the Medical Center, and a tour of the operating room will be available. Following the interview session, lunch will be served to the candidates and all available faculty, residents and staff.
Interview Location
TCV Surgery Offices, 4th Floor
University Hospital Expansion
University of Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Contact Information
Irving L. Kron, MD
Program Director
Phone: 434-924-2158
E-mail: ilk@virginia.edu
Christine Morrison, RN, MSN
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 434-982-0332
E-mail: ccm6b@virginia.edu
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Program
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
The Methodist Hospital Thoracic Surgery Fellowship
Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Houston, Texas
2010 Interview Dates
March 27, 2010
April 17, 2010
Narrative
This ACGME training program is a two-year curriculum with one first-year (PGY-6) and one second-year (PGY-7) level resident. There are two training tracks available: General Thoracic Surgery and Cardiothoracic Surgery
Interview Location
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Faculty Center
1400 Holcombe, FC9.2000
Houston, TX 77030
Contact Information
Judy Corke
Program Coordinator, Education
Phone: 713-563-1975
E-mail: jlcorke@mdanderson.org
Web: www.mdanderson.org
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Program
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Dallas, Texas
2010 Interview Dates
February 27, 2010
March 13, 2010
April 3, 2010
Narrative
The program at UT Southwestern in Dallas is a three-year ACGME Thoracic Surgery residency program. Rotations offered include complex adult cardiac surgery, general thoracic surgery, heart and lung transplantation, ventricular assist devices, complex aortic root, as well as minimally invasive surgery and endovascular surgery. Residents graduate fully Board eligible.
Interview Location
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390
Contact Information
Michael E. Jessen, MD
Program Director
Phone: 214-645-7700
E-mail: michael.jessen@utsouthwestern.edu
Web: www.utsouthwestern.edu
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University of Utah
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Salt Lake City, Utah
2010 Interview Dates
February 27, 2010
March 27, 2010
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