CONTENTS

Thoracic Surgery Directors Association
Historical Perspective
TSDA Officers
TSDA By-Laws
Thoracic Surgery Resident Matching Program
Schedule
Universal Application Form
TSDA Member Roster
TSDA American Associates Roster
TSDA Canadian Associates Roster

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)

Historical Perspective
Constitution and Bylaws
Essentials of Accredited Residencies in Graduate Medical Education
Institutional Requirements

Residency Review Committee for Thoracic Surgery (RRC)
General Overview
Program Requirements for Residency Education in Thoracic Surgery
Surviving a Site Visit by the RRC
Program Information Forms
Guidelines for Field Surveyors
Program Review and Accreditation
Sample Forms for RRC Documentation

American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)
Historical Perspective

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS)
Certification (Booklet of Information)
Current and Past Members of the Board
Recertification
In-training Mission Statement
Application and Faculty Evaluation Form
Operative Case List Forms