Emory University Tufts Medical Center
The Ohio State University University of Kentucky
Massachusetts General Hospital University of Rochester
Stanford University University of Virginia
Program
Emory University
Thoracic Surgery Residency Program
Cardiothoracic/Surgery
Atlanta, Georgia
2009 Interview Dates
Two separate Friday evening/Saturday morning to afternoon sessions in later March, or April and/or May 2009.
Interview Location
Offices of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
1365 Clifton Road, NE
Atlanta, GA 30322
Contact Information
Carol Adams
Program Coordinator
Phone: 404-778-3836
E-mail: carol.adams@emoryhealthcare.org
Web: http://www.surgery.emory.edu/cardio_surgery/index.html
Program
The Ohio State University Medical Center
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Columbus, Ohio
Interview Dates
March 6-7, 2009
April 17-18, 2009
Narrative
The interview process begins with an informal welcome reception with the program faculty, residents and staff on Friday evening from 7:00–9:00pm at the Blackwell Hotel. Saturday morning will begin with breakfast and short presentations by OSU Program Director, Dr. Benjamin Sun, and Associate Program Director, Dr. Patrick Ross. This program will provide the applicants with an overview of the program and answer any general questions they may have.
Following the program introduction, current OSU CT Fellows will escort applicants to the Saturday morning Cardiothoracic Surgery/Cardiology Conference. Interviews will begin after the conference followed by an elective tour of the Medical Center.
Following the interview session, lunch will be served to the candidates and all available faculty, residents and staff.
Interview Location
The Ohio State University Medical Center
N843 Doan Hall
410 W. 10th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210
Contact Information
Sueann Treiber
Program Coordinator
Phone: (614) 293-0333
E-mail: Sueann.Treiber@osumc.edu
Web: http://cardiothoracicsurgery.osu.edu
Program
Massachusetts General Hospital
Thoracic Surgery
Boston, MA
2009 Interview Dates
Friday, March 27 or
Saturday, March 28
Narrative
As an invited applicant, you will have your choice of two interview dates. The dates are
coordinated with other Boston hospitals for your convenience.
During a full-day interview, applicants will receive an overview of the program, be interviewed by the Program Director and attending staff, and receive a tour of the facilities with current residents.
On Friday, March 27 there will be a dinner at a local restaurant attended by interviewees, staff, and current cardiothoracic residents.
If lodging is required, 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. Please ask for the Residency
Interview Rate.
Interview Location
Massachusetts General Hospital
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114
Contact Information
Karen McDowell
Administrative Manager
Phone: 617-726-2806
E-mail: kmcdowell2@partners.org
Web: http://massgeneral.org/thoracic/training/residency.htm
Program
Stanford University/Stanford Hospital and Clinics
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Stanford, CA
2009 Interview Dates
Typically, one person a day will be interviewed on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays starting March 18th through May 8th, 2009.
Interview Location
300 Pasteur Dr.
Stanford, CA 94305
Contact Information
Corrine Sanchez
Residency Coordinator
Phone: 650-725-5895
E-mail: corrine.sanchez@stanford.edu
Website: http://ctsurgery.stanford.edu/
Program
Tufts Medical Center
Cardiothoracic Surgery/General Surgery
Boston, MA
2009 Interview Date
March 29, 2009
Interview Location
800 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02111
Contact Information
Annette Cerulli
Surgical Education Manager
Phone: 617-636-5891
E-mail: acerulli@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Web: http://www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/OurServices/SurgicalServices/CardiothoracicSurgery/training
Program
University of Kentucky
Department of Surgery-Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Lexington, KY
2009 Interview Dates
March-April
Narrative
The thoracic surgery residents rotate each year between two services: 1) The General Thoracic Surgery Service and 2) the Cardiac Surgery Service, which include both adult and congenital surgery. While on these services, thoracic surgery residents are involved in all of the daily clinical and educational aspects of the service. The resident accompanies faculty on patient rounds, assists on and performs operations, participates in the pre- and post-operative care of patients and attends conferences. A residents' education conference is also held each week.
The University of Kentucky Cardiothoracic Surgery program offers a two-year fellowship position for individuals who have graduated from approved general surgery residency programs. Applications are currently being accepted for one available CT fellowship position.
A 24-month training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
• One resident per year
• Selection made 12 months prior to commencement of residency
Application Requirements
The University of Kentucky Thoracic Surgery Residency Program requires the following materials:
• Thoracic Surgery Application*
• Personal Statement
• Curriculum Vitae
• Three letters of recommendation (including a letter from the Program Director)
• ABSITE scores
• Wallet sized photo
*All positions are filled through the Thoracic Surgery Matching Program. Applications for this program are available by calling the National Residency Match Program at (202) 828-0566.
Interview Location
University of Kentucky-Kentucky Clinic
740 South Limestone, A301
Lexington, KY 40536
Contact Information
Jennifer Martin
Cardiothoracic Division Administrator
Thoracic Surgery Program Coordinator
Phone: 859-323-6494
E-mail: jdmart3@uky.edu
Web: www.mc.uky.edu/surgery/CT
Program
University of Rochester Thoracic Surgery Program
Cardiac and Thoracic-Foregut Surgery
Rochester, New York
2009 Interview Date
Feb 14, 2009
Interview Location
University of Rochester Medical Center
Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Ave.
Rochester, NY 14642
Contact Information
Suzanne Hutchings
Program 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
Program
University of Virginia
Department of Surgery
Division Cardiothoracic Surgery
Charlottesville, VA
2009 Interview Dates
Friday, February 27th 2009, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm or
Friday, March 20th 2009, 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Narrative
The interview process begins with an informal welcome reception and dinner with program director, faculty, and current thoracic surgery residents on Thursday, February 27th or Thursday, March 19th at 6:00 pm in the Hospital Dining conference rooms. Interviews begin at 7:00 am on Friday, February 27th or Friday, March 20th 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.
Following the program introduction, interviews will be conducted. Each applicant will interview individually with two-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 22908-0679
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
Web: http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/internet/heart/
