University of Illinois at Chicago
Program/Institution: University of Illinois at Chicago
Division/Department: Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location: Chicago, Illinois
Country: United States
Clinical Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency (PGY-6)
Requirements: Board Eligibility in General Surgery
Required Documents:
- Letter or e-mail of interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letters of recommendation
Immediate Opening: One PGY-6 to Start July 2008 and one PGY-6 to start July 1, 2009.
Description: Two board-track cardiothoracic surgery residency positions at the PGY 6 level have become available for the academic year starting July 1, 2008 and the year starting July 1, 2009. The training program is a two year training program in a rapidly growing academic practice in Chicago based at The University of Illinois at Chicago, home for the world’s largest robotic center and the nation’s largest medical school in student enrollment. The applicants are required to have an MD or DO degree and must have completed surgical training in a U.S. surgical residency program and qualify for the American Board of Surgery certification. Preference will be given to applicants with an Illinois medical license.
Contact: Mrs. Ellie Stewart Williams
Send applications to:
Mrs. Ellie Stewart Williams; Program Coordinator
University of Illinois at Chicago
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
840 S. Wood Street, CSB Suite 417 (MC 958)
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Phone: 312-996-4942
Fax: 312-996-2013
E-mail: mmassad@uic.edu
Website: www.hopsital.uic.edu
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Program/Institution: University of Mississippi Medical Center
Division/Department: Department of Surgery/Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Country: United States
Clinical Specialty: Adult cardiac, Pediatric cardiac, General cardiac
Requirements: Board Certified / Eligible General Surgery
Required Documents: Please send a completed application including the following documentation:
- Common Application Form (CAF)
- CV Report
- Personal Statement
- Medical School Transcript
- ABS – ABSITE Scores
- Dean’s Letters
- Three letters of recommendation (in addition to current Program Director, if applicable)
- Wallet-sized photo
- USMLE Transcripts
- ECFMG Status Report (FMG only)
- Visa status
Immediate Opening: PGY-6 residency position beginning July 1, 2009
Description: We have an unexpected position open for a two-year ACGME accredited Thoracic resident beginning July 1, 2009. Rotations will be at the University of Mississippi Medical Center and the VA Medical Center. Upon graduating, residents will be fully board eligible meeting all requirements. The University of Mississippi has dedicated faculty along with research options and opportunities. ACGME General Surgery Residency completion is required.
Send applications to:
Giorgio M. Aru, MD
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
Phone: 601-984-5170
Fax: 601-984-5198
garu@surgery.umsmed.edu
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Program/Institution: The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Division/Department: Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Job Title: Cardiothoracic Surgery non-accredited PGY6 fellowship position
Location: Jackson, Mississippi
Country: United States
Clinical Specialty: Adult Cardiac, Pediatric Cardiac, and General Thoracic
Requirement: Board Certified / Board Eligible Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or General Surgery
Immediate Opening: PGY 6 non-accredited fellowship position beginning July 1, 2008
Description: The University of Mississippi Medical Center, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is seeking qualified applicants for a non-accredited one year fellowship position in Cardiothoracic Surgery beginning July 1, 2008. The fellowship position will include active participation in surgery as first assistant or operator with research opportunities. This excellent cardiothoracic surgery program has a very competitive benefit package. Foreign candidates must be ECFMG certified and must have either a green card or J1 Visa to be eligible for employment at The University of Mississippi Medical Center. The applicant needs to have previous experience in the USA in Cardiothoracic Surgery and/or General Surgery.
The following items are required for consideration:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. USMLE Scores
3. Recommendation Letters
4. ECFMG Certification (IMG only)
5. Visa Status (IMG only)
Send application materials to:
Giorgio M. Aru, MD
Residency Program Director
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
2500 North State Street
Jackson, MS 39216-4505
Fax: 601-984-5198
E-Mail: garu@surgery.umsmed.edu
The University of Mississippi Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V.
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Program/Institution: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Division/Department: Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Country: United States
Clinical Specialty: Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Requirements: Board Surgery/eligible General Surgery
Required Documents:
- CV
- Medical School Transcripts
- USMLE Transcripts
- ABSITE Scores
- ECFMG Status Report (foreign medical graduates only)
- VISA status
- Letters of Recommendation (2-3)
- Dean’s Letter
- Photograph
Immediate Opening: PGY-6 position beginning July 2009
Description: The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center has an opening in their accredited ACGME program. The resident must have completed five years of training in an ACGME accredited general surgery resident program. This is a fairly large center with excellent opportunity for a varied learning environment. Please visit our web site for further information.
Contact: Crystal Taylor, Residency Coordinator
Send applications to:
Crystal Taylor, Residency Coordinator
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Section of Cardiothoracic Surgery
920 S.L. Young Blvd., WP2230
Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Phone: 405-271-5789
Fax: 405-271-3288
E-mail: crystal-taylor@ouhsc.edu
Website: http://www.ouhsc.edu/surgery//Thoracic_and_Cardiovascular_Surgery.asp
SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
Program/Institution: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
Division/Department: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery (SUNY Downstate, Kings County Hospital, Maimonides Medical Center, Schneider Children’s Hospital)
Location: Brooklyn, New York
Country: United States
Clinical Specialty: Adult Cardiac, General Thoracic and Pediatric Cardiac Surgery
Requirements: expected completion of ACGME-approved General Surgery Residency
Required Documents:
- Common Application Form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal statement
- USMLE Scores
- ABS ABSITE Scores
- Letters of Recommendation
- ECFMG Certification (IMG only)
- Visa status (IMG only)
Immediate Opening: PGY 6 cardiothoracic residency position beginning July 2008
Description: This program is a two-year ACGME Thoracic Surgery Residency Program located in New York City and in the heart of one of the countries most culturally diverse populations – Brooklyn. One resident per year has a comprehensive and intense exposure to all facets of complex Adult Cardiac Surgery (with the exception of transplantation), General Thoracic Surgery (dedicated service with separate faculty) and a dedicated rotation in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery. Resident graduates fully Board eligible meeting all case requirements.
Contact:
Mr. Barry Hirschorn
Program Administrator
718- 283-5433
bhirschorn@maimonidesmed.org
Send applications to:
Stephen J. Lahey, M.D.
Program Director
Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Maimonides Medical Center
4th Floor Administration Building
4802 Tenth Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Phone: 718- 283-7706
Fax: 718- 635-7366
E-mail: slahey@maimonidesmed.org
Website: www.maimonidesmed.org
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Program/Institution: University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Division/Department: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Country: USA
Clinical Specialty: Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency
Requirements: Completed 5 years of general surgery residency
Required Documents:
1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Three letters of recommendation
3. ABSITE Scores
Immediate Opening: Beginning July 1, 2008
Description: Thoracic Surgery encompasses the operative, perioperative, and surgical critical care of patients with acquired and congenital pathologic conditions within the chest. Included are the surgical repair of heart lesions, congenital and acquired conditions of the coronary arteries, valves, and myocardium. Pathologic conditions of the lung, trachea, bronchi, esophagus, chest wall, great vessels, mediastinum, diaphragm and pericardium are also included.
Contact: Darryl S. Weiman, M.D., J.D.
Send applications to:
Program Director
UT Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
910 Madison Avenue, Suite 203
Memphis, TN 38163
Phone: 901-448-5914
Fax: 901-448-7306
E-mail: dweiman@utmem.edu
Website: www.utmem.edu/surgery
