Operational Guide for Program Directors

CONTENTS

Thoracic Surgery Directors Association

Historical Perspective
TSDA Officers
TSDA Bylaws
Thoracic Surgery Resident Matching Program Schedule
Universal Application Form (PDF, 35K) ONLY FOR NON-ERAS PROGRAMS

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
Program Review and Accreditation
Sample Forms for RRC Documentation

American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS)

Historical Perspective

American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS)

http://www.ABTS.org



Last Modified: 8-Jan-2007
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