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PROGRAM: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
CITY/STATE: Los Angeles, CA
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Thoracic Surgery
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2011
REQUIREMENTS: California Medical License
DESCRIPTION: The Department of Surgery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center announces the availability of a General Thoracic Fellowship position beginning July 1, 2011. The one-year Fellowship was established to enhance the education in General Thoracic Surgery for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery residents. The Fellowship will provide a broad experience in all aspects of general thoracic surgery, including the diagnosis, work up, and treatment of all non-cardiac diseases in the chest. This includes a large experience in VATS, including minimally invasive lobectomies and esophagectomies.
The fellowship provides extensive experience in all facets of general thoracic surgery with particular emphasis on minimally invasive thoracic surgery and in particular VATS lobectomies. All aspects of the pre-operative, operative and post-operative management of the entire spectrum of general thoracic surgical patients is provided. In addition, experience is provided in minimally invasive procedures for benign and malignant esophageal disease, PDT, lasers, stents, EBUS in addition to navigational bronchoscopy (SuperDimension). The Division of Thoracic Surgery performed nearly 1200 cases in the last academic year, including approximately 250 VATS lobectomies. The fellow will work alongside the resident enrolled in the accredited Thoracic Surgery program at CSMS and will actively participate in all educational conferences and activities. The fellows are also encouraged to participate in a full range of research opportunities. The positions is available starting July 2011. Interested applicants should send their CV’s via email to Robert McKenna, MDm at mckennar@cshs.org.
CONTACT: Robert McKenna, Director, Fellowship, Cheif, Thoracic Surgery
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Robert McKenna, MD
Chief, Thoracic Surgery
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8635 West Third, Suite 665
Los Angeles, CA 90048
PONE: 310-423-2640
E-MAIL: mckennar@cshs.org
PROGRAM: University of Florida
CITY/STATE: Gainesville, FL
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Cardiothoracic Surgery
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2011
REQUIREMENTS: Completion of ACGME-accredited general surgery training program, must be American Board of Surgery eligible.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: CV; medical school diploma; ABSITE scores; three (3) letters of recommendation
DESCRIPTION: The Cardiothoracic Surgery Training Program at the University of Florida (Gainesville, FL) has an unanticipated vacancy beginning July 1, 2011. The ideal candidate is one that has not already started a thoracic program, but the right candidate interested in switching programs will also be considered. The program has over 30 years of experience training residents in thoracic surgery. The program is based in the university hospital, Shands at UF, with rotations at the Malcom Randall Veterans Administration Medical Center. All areas of cardiothoracic experience are available at the University of Florida, including congenital and acquired cardiac problems, aortic pathologies, pulmonary malformations and neoplasms, esophageal procedures, chest wall abnormalities and post-operative critical care. Newer modalities of cardiac and pulmonary transplantation, minimally invasive pulmonary and cardiac procedures, and electrophysiologic procedures are fully integrated into the training program. Finishing residents have been eligible for UNOS certification in Cardiac Transplantation since l984 and Pulmonary Transplantation since 1994. The depth and breadth of the complex aortic surgery performed has been a boon to graduating residents as a distinction in the competitive job market.
CONTACT: Michele Silver, MEd
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Michele Silver, MEd
Program Coordinator
Cardiothoracic Surgery at the University of Florida
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Department of Surgery
1600 SW Archer Road, Box 100287
Gainesville, FL 32610
PHONE: 352-265-0916
FAX: 352-265-3292
E-MAIL: michele.silver@surgery.ufl.edu
WEB: http://www.surgery.ufl.edu/tcv/default.asp
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PROGRAM: Rush University Medical Center-Cardiac
POSITIONS: 1
CITY/STATE: Chicago, IL
PHONE: 312-942-6370
FAX: 312-942-6052
EMAIL: nemika_meely-ross@rush.edu
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PROGRAM: Rush University Medical Center-Thoracic
POSITIONS: 1
CITY/STATE: Chicago, IL
PHONE: 312-942-6370
FAX: 312-942-6052
EMAIL: nemika_meely-ross@rush.edu
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KENTUCKY
PROGRAM: University of Louisville
DEPARTMENT: Department of Surgery/Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
CITY/STATE: Louisville, KY
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Cardiothoracic Surgery
REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of a five year General Surgery Residency program in an ACGME approved site in the US. Foreign candidates must be ECFMG certified and have J1 visa. ABS certified or eligible; eligible for KY State Medical License
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Personal Statement, curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation from faculty familiar with your training, notarized Copy of Medical School Diploma, official transcripts from medical school, copies of your General Surgery in-training examination reports, photo ID
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2011
NUMBER OF POSITIONS: 1
DESCRIPTION: The University of Louisville Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency program is approved by the ACGME as a two-year clinical program with one resident per year. Residents receive training in adult and pediatric cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Training includes concentrated experience at two facilities in complex adult cardiac surgery, heart failure intervention, ventricular assist devices, adult and pediatric heart transplantation, lung transplantation, thoracic and minimally invasive thoracic surgery, and congenital heart surgery.
CONTACT: Pam Puckett, Residency Coordinator
PHONE: 502-561-2180
E-MAIL: ppuckett@louisvilleheartsurgery.com
WEB: https://louisville.edu/medschool/heartsurgery/about
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MARYLAND
PROGRAM: University of Maryland Medical Center
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Bartley Griffith, MD
POSITIONS: 1
PHONE: 410-328-3822
FAX: 410-328-2750
EMAIL: bgriffith@smail.umaryland.edu
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NEW JERSEY
PROGRAM: UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
DIVISION: Cardiothoracic Surgery
CITY/STATE: New Brunswick, New Jersey
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Cardiothoracic Surgery
REQUIREMENTS: Board Certified/Eligible General Surgery
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Transcripts of grades from medical school; Dean's letter; three letters of recommendation (including letter from Program Director); USMLE scores; general surgery ABSITE scores.
AVAILABLE START DATE: Immediate openings
POSITIONS: 2
DESCRIPTION: The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has an unexpected PGY-6 and PGY-8 opening in their accredited ACGME residency program. The candidate must have completed five years of training in an ACGME accredited general surgery residency program. This position offers training in all aspects of adult cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery, including transplantation and general thoracic surgery.
CONTACT: Joan Zenuch, Program Coordinator
PHONE: 732-235-7806
E-MAIL: zenuchjp@umdnj.edu
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Peter Scholz, MD
Program Director
UMDNJ-Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
1 Robert Wood Johnson Place, MEB 508
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
PHONE: 732-235-7806
FAX: 732-235-8727
WEB: http://rwjsurgery.umdnj.edu/
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PROGRAM: Albany Medical Center Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Department of Surgery/Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
CITY/STATE: Albany, New York
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Cardiothoracic Surgery
REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of a five year General Surgery Residency program in an ACGME approved site in the US. Foreign candidates must be ECFMG certified and must have either a green card or J1 Visa to be eligible for employment at Albany Medical Center.
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2011
POSITIONS: 1
DESCRIPTION: The residency program in cardiothoracic surgery at Albany Medical Center is approved by the ACGME and provides training leading to eligibility for certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery. This is a two-year clinical program with one resident accepted each year. Acceptance into the Program is predicated upon eligibility for or certification by, the American Board of Surgery.
The Thoracic surgical faculty provide high quality, comprehensive diagnostic and surgical care to adult and pediatric patients with diseases of the heart, great vessels, lungs, trachea, esophagus, diaphragm, chest wall and mediastinum.
Ability to tailor the program to individual needs and interests: Cardiac Surgery/Congenital Heart Surgery/Thoracic Surgery
Minimally invasive cardiac and thoracic surgery including: Minimally Invasive Esophagectomy; VATS Lobectomy; Advanced Laparoscopy
Significant research opportunities in laboratory and clinical arenas to those candidates interested.
CONTACT: Anne Stackrow, Residency Coordinator
PHONE: 518-262-4880
FAX: 518-262-5999
EMAIL: stackra@mail.amc.edu
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Lewis Britton, III, MD
PHONE: 518-262-4880
FAX: 518-262-5999
EMAIL: brittol@mail.amc.edu
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PROGRAM: Long Island Jewish Medical Center
POSITIONS: 1
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Frank Manetta, MD
PHONE: 718-470-7460
FAX: 718-343-1438
EMAIL: fmanetta@lij.edu
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PROGRAM: SUNY Health Science Center at Brooklyn
POSITIONS: 1
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Stephen Lahey, MD
PHONE: 718-283-7683
FAX: 718-283-8909
EMAIL: slahey@maimonidesmed.org
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PROGRAM: University of Cincinnati
DIVISION: Thoracic Surgery
CITY/STATE: Cincinnati, Ohio
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Thoracic Surgery
REQUIREMENTS: Completion of ACGME-approved general surgery residency
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Curriculum vitae; letters of recommendation
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2011
POSITIONS: 1
DESCRIPTION: First-year thoracic surgery residency position
CONTACT: Jay Asplan, Program Coordinator
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Sandra Starnes, MD
Associate Program Director
University of Cincinnati
Thoracic Surgery
231 Albert Sabin Way
Cincinnati, OH 45271-0558
PHONE: 513-584-1387
FAX: 513-584-1745
EMAIL: jay.asplan@uc.edu
WEBSITE: www.surgery.uc.edu/division/thoracic
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PROGRAM: Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
POSITIONS: 1
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: George Magovern, MD
PHONE: 412-359-3715
FAX: 412-359-3878
EMAIL: gmagover@wphas.org
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PROGRAM: Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA
POSITIONS: 1
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Walter Pae, MD
PHONE: 717-531-8329
FAX: 717-531-3664
EMAIL: rhorn@psu.edu
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PROGRAM: University of Tennessee COM
POSITIONS: 2
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Darryl Weiman, MD
PHONE: 901-448-5914
FAX: 901-448-7306
EMAIL: rpipkin@uthsc.edu
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WASHINGTON
PROGRAM: University of Washington, Seattle
POSITIONS: 1
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Douglas Wood, MD
DESCRIPTION: The individual will gain experience in all aspects of surgical critical care with an added emphasis on the post-operative management of patients with cardiovascular and thoracic disease. The University of Washington Medical Center is the premier tertiary referral center in the Pacific Northwest with over 600 annual admissions to the cardiothoracic surgical ICU, including over 30 heart and 50 lung transplants performed each year. Furthermore, the Mechanical Circulatory Support service implants over 30 assist devices annually. In addition, the fellow will rotate on the Trauma/Surgical ICU service at Harborview Medical Center, which is the only Level I trauma center in the state and serves as a regional resource for entire the Pacific NW region, with over 4000 ICU admissions annually. Upon completion of the fellowship, the candidate will be eligible for board certification in Surgical Critical Care by the ABS.
The candidate must be Board eligible or certified from the American Board of Surgery, have completed an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery residency, or be enrolling or matched in an ACGME training program in cardiothoracic surgery.
Applicants should submit their curriculum vitae, a cover letter, and references to:
Douglas Wood, MD
Professor & Chief
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Washington
1959 NE Pacific, Box 356310
Seattle, WA 98195-6310
dewood@u.washington.edu
For questions contact:
Delloney Wallyce
Program Manager
Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Washington
206-685-8644
delloney@uw.edu
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