February 4, 2008
March 10, 2008
University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
920 S.L. Young Blvd. #WP2230
Oklahoma City, OK 73104Narrative:
The interview process will begin at 7:30 a.m. with an informal welcome and introduction by the Department Chairman and then proceed with individual faculty interviews, as well as visiting with our cardiology department. Current residents will be available throughout the day. Lunch will be provided with faculty and current residents with a tour of the campus to follow. The day will end at approximately 2:30 p.m. Invited applicants also have the option of scheduling an alternate interview date if their schedule doesn't allow for the previously scheduled dates. For additional information about our program, please visit: http://www.ouhsc.edu/Surgery//Thoracic_and_Cardiovascular_Surgery.asp
Further inquiries may be sent to:
Crystal Taylor
Program Coordinator
Telephone: 405-271-5789
Fax: 405-271-3288
E-mail: crystal-taylor@ouhsc.edu
February 15 and 22, 2008
March 14 and 28, 2008
April 11, 2008
Carolinas Medical Center
Charlotte, NCNarrative:
Applicants arrive the evening before interviews and dine with faculty informally. The next morning, candidates arrive at Carolinas Medical Center for morning report and proceed to meet with faculty, tour the campus and facilities, and Heineman Research Center. We provide lunch and the day winds down by early afternoon.
Contact information:
Mary H. McConnell, MHA
Office Manager
Cardiothoracic Residency and Vascular Residency Coordinator
Carolinas Medical Center
1000 Blythe Blvd, CHI 3rd Floor
Charlotte, NC 28203
Telephone: (704) 355-4704
Fax: (704) 355-6227
February 22 and 23, 2008
The Ohio State University Medical Center
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Columbus, OHNarrative:
The interview process begins with an informal welcome reception with the program faculty, residents and staff on Friday evening from 7 – 9 pm at the Blackwell Hotel.
Saturday morning will begin with breakfast and short presentations by our 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 our current CT Fellows will escort applicants to our Saturday morning Cardiothoracic Surgery/Cardiology Conference. Interviews will start after the conference with an elective tour of the Medical Center afterwards.
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.For more information on the Ohio State University Cardiothoracic Surgery Program and interview process, please contact:
Sueann Treiber
Telephone: (614) 293-0333
E-mail: Sueann.Treiber@osumc.edu
Web site: http://cardiothoracicsurgery.osu.edu
February 29, 2008
March 1, 2008
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Department of Thoracic Surgery and Department of Cardiac Surgery
Nashville, TNNarrative:
Invited candidates will be given a choice of February 29th or March 1st for their interview depending on availability. Each day will begin with a continental breakfast, welcome, and orientation at 8:00 a.m. Applicants will be given a tour of the hospital. Lunch will be provided. Interviews should be complete before 5:00 p.m.
Friday evening, February 29th, a reception is held for all the applicants interviewed on either day. Spouses or significant others are also invited. The reception is attended by the Thoracic Surgery and Cardiac Surgery faculty as well as our residents.
Contact:
Wendy Wilson
Telephone: (615) 343-2951
E-mail: wendy.wilson@vanderbilt.edu
Website: http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=reseduthoracic&doc=3489
February 29, 2008
March 28, 2008
University of Virginia
Narrative:
We hold an informal candidate welcome dinner Thursday evening, the night prior to interviews. Interviews commence on Friday at 7:00 am through 2:00 p.m. Each candidate meets individually with 2-3 faculty members. Current program residents are available during the entire interview session including dinner the night before and lunch the day of interviews.
Contact:
Christine Morrison RN MSN
Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Coordinator
PO Box 800679
University Virginia Health System
Charlottesville, VA 22908-0679
Telephone: (434) 982-0332
Pager: (434) 924-0000 # 3226
E-mail: ccm6b@virginia.edu
March 1 and 8, 2008
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Heart, Lung & Esophageal Surgery Institute
Suite C700
200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213Narrative:
The Friday evening before the interview date the invited applicants will meet with the Program’s faculty and current residents for a cocktail and hor d’oeurves reception at the hotel. The interview process will begin the following Saturday morning at 7:15 am in the Grymes Conference Room. An introductory overview will be presented by the Program Director, Dr. James Luketich. From 8 am – 11 am the applicants will interview with faculty. 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 2 pm.
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.
Contact:
Christine Regan Carey
Residency Program Coordinator
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Heart, Lung & Esophageal Surgery Institute
Suite C700 PUH
200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
March 6 and 28, 2008
April 2, 2008
Thoracic Surgery Program
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd. Suite 6215
Los Angeles, CANarrative:
The interview day begins with continental breakfast and a brief presentation about the program by Program Director, Dr. Wen Cheng and Associate Program Director, Dr. Ali Mahtabifard followed by questions and answers. Applicants will have the opportunity to meet one on one with the faculty. Current residents will be available to provide a tour of the facilities. An informal lunch with the current residents will be provided.
We are willing to accommodate an alternative interview date if your schedule does not allow for the pre-selected dates. Please contact the Residency Coordinator to make special arrangements.
Contact:
Tania Rubin
Residency Program Coordinator
Email: rubinte@cshs.org
Telephone (310) 423-1877
March 29, 2008
April 5, 2008
The University of Michigan
Sections of General Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Ann Arbor, MINarrative:
Arrangements for your lodging will be made for you at a local hotel for the Friday night prior to the Saturday interview. Dinner that evening will be hosted by our Program Director, Dr. Richard Ohye, at his home. This casual event will allow the applicants to get to know the staff and residents in a relaxed and fun environment.
The interview day begins with short presentations about the program, followed by the interviews. At the conclusion of the interviews, there will be lunch and tours of the facilities, including the new Cardiovascular Center, by the current residents. Applicants can make afternoon flights on Saturday. Anyone electing to stay in town for the weekend should let us know, as we’d love the opportunity to show off our town either as guides or by giving suggestions on things to do.
We look forward to the opportunity to meet you.
Interview Location:
The University of Michigan Medical Center
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109For more information on the University of Michigan Thoracic Surgery Residency Program and interview process, please contact:
Janice Davis
Telephone: (734) 936.5732
E-mail: janiced@umich.edu
Web site: http://surgery.med.umich.edu/portal/education/gme/appprocess.shtml
http://surgery.med.umich.edu/cardiac/education/rotation.shtml
April 18 and 19, 2008
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MNNarrative:
The Thoracic Surgery Resident interview process at Mayo begins with a reception and dinner (6-9 pm) at a local hotel. Attendees include the staff surgeons and the current residents. There will be a short presentation on the history of thoracic surgery at Mayo Clinic.
Saturday includes patient rounds, continental breakfast, program overview by the Program Director, and staff interviews. Current residents will be available throughout the morning to answer questions about the training program.
At the completion of interview process, we offer an optional tour of the facilities and luncheon with the current residents.
Interview Location:
Saint Marys Hospital
1216 Second Street SW
Room 5-200 Joseph BuildingFor more information please contact:
Carla MacLean
Telephone: (507) 255-7069
E-mail: cmaclean@mayo.edu
Web site: http://www.mayo.edu/msgme/surg-thoracic-rch.html
