Albany Medical Center
University of Chicago
University of Cincinnati
Duke University
Jackson Memorial Hospital/University of Miami
University of Kansas
Ohio State University
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Stanford University
University of Tennessee
Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine
Tufts Medical Center
Vanderbilt University
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 program in the U.S. 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, 2012
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: Alecia Dunn, Residency Coordinator
PHONE: 518-262-4880
FAX: 518-262-5999
EMAIL: dunna@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: University of Chicago
DEPARTMENT: Cardiothoracic Surgery
CITY/STATE: Chicago, Illinois
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Adult cardiac, general thoracic, congenital
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2012
REQUIREMENTS: Graduation from and ACGME approved general surgery residency and ABS eligible or certified, or ECFMB certified with J-1 visa or green card; eligible for Illinois state medical license.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: ABSITE scores or foreign equivalent; letter from program director; 2 other letters of recommendation; Curriculum Vitae; personal statement
DESCRIPTION: The Section of Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery at The University of Chicago Medical Center, in conjunction with the NorthShore University HealthSystem, is accepting applicants for its new 3-year ACGME-approved residency in cardiothoracic surgery. We are an active program offering candidates experience in the full spectrum of cardiothoracic surgery services, including coronary artery surgery encompassing standard CABG as well as off pump and robotic procedures, valve repair/replacement, heart failure surgery, aortic surgery and percutaneous vascular procedures, thoracic oncology, benign thoracic diseases, heart and lung transplantation, and a strong emphasis on minimally invasive approaches. Candidates will have exposure to both community hospital and academic medical center settings. Candidates will have unique leadership opportunities relating to the evolution of a brand new training program. We have access to unique simulation facilities that will enhance the training experience without detracting from the clinical opportunities. General or thoracic tracks will be configured based on the interests and focus of individual candidates. Opportunities are available in basic and clinical research. The University of Chicago and its Medical Center are Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employers.
CONTACT: Holly Bunton, Cardiothoracic Residency Coordinator
PHONE: 773-702-3554
FAX: 773-702-2642
E-MAIL: hbunton@surgery.bsd.uchicago.edu
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Mark K. Ferguson, MD
Cardiothoracic Residency Program Director
Section of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery
Department of Surgery
The University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S. Maryland Avenue, MC 5035
Chicago, IL 60637
PHONE: 773-702-3551
FAX: 773-702-2642
E-MAIL: mferguso@surgery.bsd.uchicago.edu
WEB: http://surgery.uchicago.edu/specialties/cardiothoracic/education
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PROGRAM: University of Cincinnati
DEPARTMENT: Department of Surgery, Division of Thoracic Surgery
CITY/STATE: Cincinnati, Ohio
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Cardiothoracic Surgery
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2012
REQUIREMENTS: Completion of an ACGME-approved general surgery residency
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Curriculum Vitae; three letters of recommendation; ABSITE scores; USMLE scores; ECFMG (if applicable)
DESCRIPTION: During the thoracic surgery rotation, residents are trained in all aspects of thoracic oncology, including benign and malignant lung diseases, esophageal diseases, airway diseases, and mediastinal tumors. They also have the unique experiences of being trained in thoracoscopic lobectomies for lung cancer and in minimally-invasive esophagectomies. Residents gain expertise in all aspects of cardiac surgery, including coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, thoracic aortic disease and heart failure. The residents also gain unique experience with robotic cardiac surgery, especially mitral valve surgery. Residents will spend a dedicated rotation with the Division of Vascular Surgery faculty who are leading experts in endovascular techniques. Residents rotate on the congenital cardiac surgery service at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital. During this rotation, they are exposed to the preoperative, intraoperative and postoperative care of children with congenital cardiac disease, including cardiac transplantation. The thoracic residency has a structured educational program. A weekly cardiothoracic teaching conference covers all topics included in the Thoracic Surgery Directors Association core curriculum. In addition, we have a monthly journal club and morbidity and mortality conference. The residents also attend a weekly review of the Self-Education Self-Assessment in Thoracic Surgery (SESATS). During these sessions, residents review questions covering all areas of cardiothoracic surgery with faculty members. Thoracic residents also participate in a number of animal and cadaver laboratories throughout the year.
CONTACT: Jay Asplan, Program Coordinator
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Sandra Starnes, MD
Associate Program Director
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
Division of Thoracic Surgery
231 Albert Sabin Way
Cincinnati, OH 45267-0558
PHONE: 513-584-1387
FAX: 513-584-1745
E-MAIL: jay.asplan@uc.edu
WEB: http://surgery.uc.edu/content/education/education.html
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PROGRAM: Duke University Medical Center
DEPARTMENT: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
CITY/STATE: Durham, North Carolina
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Cardiac and Thoracic Surgery
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2012
REQUIREMENTS: Board eligibility in general surgery
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: ERAS style application; three letters of recommendation; In-Training exam scores in general surgery; USMLE scores; personal statement
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Thomas A. D’Amico MD
Professor of Surgery
Chief, Section of General Thoracic Surgery
Program Director, Thoracic Surgery
Duke University Medical Center
Box 3496
Duke South, White Zone, Room 3589
Durham, North Carolina 27710
PHONE: 919-684-4891, 919-668-5061
FAX: 919-684-8508
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DEPARTMENT: Cardiothoracic Surgery
CITY/STATE: Miami, Florida
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Cardiothoracic Surgery
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2012
REQUIREMENTS: 5 years ACGME accredited general surgery training
DESCRIPTION: Recently, 5-year, fully accredited program with experience in all areas of Cardiothoracic Surgery including endovascular, percutaneous valves, minimally invasive and robotic surgery (valve and coronary), mitral repairs, complex valve and other cardiac procedures, beating heart surgery, off pump coronary surgery and major aortic surgery. One of the largest institutions in the nation, in a complex with a University hospital, VAMC, and Jackson Memorial Hospital. The program director has trained over 100 CT surgeons. Opportunities for cath lab experience. This is a 2-year CT training program, with high pass rate in the Board Examination, and near 100% success in placement of trainees at conclusion of training, both in academic and private practice.
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Tomas A. Salerno, MD
Program Director
Jackson Memorial Hospital, University of Miami
Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery
1611 NW 12th Avenue
Miami, FL 33139
PHONE: 305-585-5271
FAX: 305-547-2185
E-MAIL: tsalerno@med.miami.edu
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PROGRAM: University of Kansas
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Cardiothoracic Surgery
CITY/STATE: Kansas City, Kansas
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Cardiothoracic surgery
REQUIREMENTS: Board eligibility in general surgery
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2012
POSITIONS: 1
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: ERAS application; three letters of recommendation (one from program director); In-Training Exam scores in general surgery; USMLE scores; personal statement
DESCRIPTION: Position available beginning July 2012 for a 3-year cardiothoracic surgery residency. The University of Kansas CT surgery residency program is an ACGME-approved and leads to Board eligibility. This progressive, high volume training program provides intensive exposure to all facets of cardiothoracic surgery, including robotic mitral valve repair, catheter-based skills including percutaneous aortic valve replacement, VATS lobectomy, and laparo/thoracoscopic esophagectomy, without sacrificing the human needs of trainees or patients.
CONTACT: Lisa Spralding, Program Coordinator
PHONE: 913-588-9792
FAX: 913-588-9786
E-MAIL: lspradling@kumc.edu
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Emmanuel Daon, MD
Program Director
University of Kansas School of Medicine
3901 Rainbow Blvd, Mail Stop 4035
Kansas City, KS 66160
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PROGRAM: The Ohio State University
DEPARTMENT: Divisions of Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery; Department of Surgery
CITY/STATE: Columbus, Ohio
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Cardiothoracic Surgery
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2012
REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of a five-year General Surgery Residency at an ACGME-approved site in the U.S. Foreign candidates must be ECFMG-certified and have J1 visa. ABS certified or eligible; eligible for Ohio State Medical License.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Curriculum Vitae; transcript, three letters of recommendation; USMLE certified transcript of scores; American Board of Surgery scores (Levels 1, 2 & 3); personal statement
DESCRIPTION: The two year residency training program in cardiothoracic surgery at The Ohio State University Medical Center provides residents with comprehensive training in the anatomy, physiology and clinical management of cardiovascular and thoracic surgical pathology. The program’s goal is to be the one of the top academic cardiothoracic surgical training programs in the region and among the top programs in the nation. In order to accomplish this goal, the program has assembled a highly skilled and committed faculty to support the three key areas of the educational mission at The Ohio State University - patient care, education and research. Dr. Robert Higgins, MD, MSHA has assumed the responsibility for the residency training program as the Program Director after joining the faculty from his role as the Department Chair at the Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Higgins brings over ten (10) years of experience as a program director and teacher in cardiothoracic surgery. He has a well established reputation as a national leader in Graduate Medical Education and Surgical Education in prestigious organizations such as The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and The American Association for Thoracic Surgery. In partnership with the outstanding faculty at The Ohio State University Medical Center including Dr. Pat Ross, Division Head of Thoracic Surgery, Dr. Ed Kassis, Dr. Juan Crestanello, Dr. Sai-Sudhakar and Dr. Mark Galanowitz, Chairman of the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Nationwide Children’s Hospital, this program is positioned to take a leadership role in cardiothoracic surgical education in the future.
CONTACT: Corey Ferguson, Program Coordinator
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Corey Ferguson
Program Coordinator
Cardiothoracic Surgery – OSUMC
Divisions of Cardiac & Thoracic Surgery
N846 Doan Hall
410 W. 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
PHONE: 614-293-0333
FAX: 617-293-3453
E-MAIL: corey.ferguson@osumc.edu
WEB: http://surgery.osu.edu/cardiothoracic/6419.cfm
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PROGRAM: Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
DEPARTMENT: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery/Heart and Vascular Institute
CITY/STATE: Hershey, Pennsylvania
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Adult cardiac, general thoracic, and congenital cardiac surgery
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2011 (PGY-6); July 1, 2012 (PGY-7
REQUIREMENTS: Successful completion of a general surgery residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Foreign candidates must be ECFMG-certified and have J1 visa. Eligible for a Pennsylvania State Medical License.
REQUIREMENTS:
Three letters of recommendation (including letter from program director), USMLE scores, General Surgery ABSITE scores, and CV; evidence of U.S. citizenship, green card, or J-1 visa.
DESCRIPTION: The thoracic surgery residency (ACGME) at Penn State Hershey has an unexpected PGY-6 and PGY-7 opening in their accredited ACGME residency program. This is a two-year program that offers comprehensive training in adult cardiac, general thoracic, and congenital cardiac surgery. It offers extensive experience in minimally-invasive thoracic surgery (VATS, robotic surgery, and bronchoscopic/endoscopic interventions), mechanical circulatory support (ECMO and VAD), and endovascular surgery. Trainees will have the option to complete either of the ABTS pathways (Cardiothoracic or General Thoracic).
CONTACT: Rebecca Horn
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Michael F. Reed, M.D.
Associate Program Director
Thoracic Surgery Residency/Penn State University
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery/Heart and Vascular Institute
500 University Drive, H165
Hershey, PA 17036
PHONE: 717-531-8329
FAX: 717-531-3664
E-MAIL: mreed@psu.edu
WEB: http://www.pennstatehershey.org/home/
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PROGRAM: UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
DEPARTMENT: Cardiothoracic Surgery
CITY/STATE: New Brunswick, New Jersey
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Adult cardiac and general thoracic
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2012
REQUIREMENTS: Board certified/eligible general surgery
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Completed application; three personal recommendation letters (including letter from the Program Director); Curriculum Vitae; Dean’s letter; medical school transcripts; USMLE scores (1, 2 & 3); diploma; ECFMG certificate or letter
DESCRIPTION: The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at UMDNJ/Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has an unexpected PGY-6 and PGY-7 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, Residency Coordinator
PHONE: 732-235-7806
E-MAIL: zenuchjp@umdnj.edu
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Peter Scholz, MD
Program Director
UMDNJ Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery
1 Robert Wood Johnson Place, MEB 508
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
PHONE: 732-235-7806
FAX: 732-235-8727
WEB: www.rwjms.umdnj.edu
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PROGRAM: Stanford University
DEPARTMENT: Division of Thoracic Surgery
CITY/STATE: Stanford, California
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Cardiothoracic Surgery
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2012
POSITIONS: 1
DESCRIPTION: The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford Hospital and Clinics is pleased to announce the availability of a new, ACGME-approved, Thoracic Surgery Residency position “tracked” towards General Thoracic Surgery. This two year residency program will be initiated in July 2012 and was established for graduates of Surgery training programs who want to train as General Thoracic Surgeons. The program will emphasize broad experience in all aspects of general thoracic surgery – malignant and benign -- including an emphasis on minimally invasive procedures such a VATS lobectomy/segmentectomy, minimally invasive esophagectomy, and transcervical thymectomy. Advanced techniques such as sleeve resection, tracheal resection, anterior approaches to Pancoast tumors, lung volume reduction surgery, and bronchial laser/stenting will also be learned. The 2 years will consist of approximately 12 months of General Thoracic rotations and approximately 12 months of Cardiac Surgery rotations, preparing the trainee to sit for the American Board of Thoracic Surgery examination via the General Thoracic Pathway.
The position is available starting July 1, 2012. Those interested in starting July 2012 need to apply by Jan 15, 2012. Those interested in starting July 2013 will apply via ERAS and the NRMP. Interested applicants for July 2012 should send their CV’s, at least 3 letters of recommendation including one from their program director, all in-service and national board exam scores, and a copy of their medical school transcripts and dean’s letter via email to: stephanie.harrington@stanford.edu. Invitations to interview for the position will be sent out in January 2012 for a late January interview date.
CONTACT: Joe Shrager, MD, Professor and Chief Division of Thoracic Surgery
EMAIL: Shrager@stanford.edu
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University of Tennessee Health Science Center
DEPARTMENT: Thoracic Surgery
CITY/STATE: Memphis, Tennessee
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Cardiothoracic Surgery
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2012
REQUIREMENTS: USMLE Step 3; J-1 Visa; completion of ACGME-accredited surgery residency
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Curriculum Vitae; three letters of recommendation; USMLE Step 3 passing information
DESCRIPTION: This is a 2-year ACGME Accredited Independent Program in Memphis, TN with clinical and surgical training in all aspects of Cardiothoracic Surgery. Residents in this program will rotate to various hospitals including a VA Medical Center, Heart and Lung Transplant Center, Children’s Hospital, and large tertiary referral hospital. The residents participate in the Thoracic Surgery Didactic Program including Grand Rounds, Journal Club, M&M and research.
CONTACT: Elizabeth Krapels, CPS, C-TAGME
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Elizabeth Krapels, CPS, C-TAGME
UT Health Science Center
Thoracic Surgery
910 Madison Avenue, #223
Memphis, TN 38163
PHONE: 901-448-5912
FAX: 901-448-7306
E-MAIL: ekrapels@uthsc.edu
WEB: http://www.uthsc.edu/surgery/cardiothoracic.php
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PROGRAM: Texas Heart Institute/Baylor College of Medicine
DEPARTMENT: Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
CITY/STATE: Houston, Texas
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2012
DESCRIPTION: Thoracic Surgery Residency encompasses the operative and perioperative care and the critical care of patients with pathologic conditions within the chest. This includes the surgical care of coronary artery disease; cancers of the lung, esophagus, and chest wall; abnormalities of the great vessels and heart valves; congenital anomalies of the chest and heart; tumors of the mediastinum; diseases of the diaphragm and management of chest injuries. A three-year educational program is required for the acquisition of necessary knowledge, judgment, and technical skills in the specialty. Specific dates and expectations of each postgraduate year (PGY), or level of training, includes specific competency and duty expectations, and residents undertake progressively more responsibility (graduated levels of responsibility in patient care and educational activities).
CONTACT: Patricia Carpenter
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Patricia Carpenter
Academic Administrator
THI/BCM Thoracic Residency Program
6770 Bertner Avenue, C-330
Houston, TX 77030
PHONE: 832-355-9936
E-MAIL: pcarpent@bcm.edu
WEB: www.texasheart.org
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PROGRAM: Tufts Medical Center
DEPARTMENT: Thoracic Surgery
CITY/STATE: Boston, Massachusetts
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Cardiothoracic Surgery
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2012
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Curriculum Vitae; ABSITE scores; USMLE scores; three letters of recommendation (one from General Surgery Program Director); medical school transcript; Dean’s letter; ECFMG certificate, if applicable; personal statement
DESCRIPTION: The Tufts Medical Center is the flagship hospital for the Tufts University Medical School. The adult cardiac surgery service offers exposure to a wide variety of surgical procedures including on and off pump coronary artery bypass operations, valve repair and replacement surgery, repair of thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections, operations for heart failure including ventricular remodeling surgery, cardiac assist devices and heart transplantation. The assist device and transplantation program has been the most active program in New England over the past five years. The congenital heart program is based at the adjoining Boston Floating Hospital for Infants and Children, a well-respected and freestanding pediatric hospital. In addition, the program has a growing thoracic and esophageal service. Virtually all of the thoracic and esophageal resections are currently performed using minimally invasive techniques. The residents also rotate through the Lahey Clinic Medical Center located fifteen miles away from the medical center. Here the residents receive superb adult cardiac and thoracic training in a community setting. Consequently the residents receive a wide exposure to both academic and community-based practices during their twenty- four months of training.
CONTACT: Afshin Ehsan, MD
E-MAIL: aehsan@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Annette Cerulli
Program Manager
Tufts Medical Center
Division of Surgery
800 Washington Street, Box 437
Boston, MA 02111
PHONE: 617-636-5891
FAX: 617-636-5498
E-MAIL: acerulli@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
WEB: http://www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/OurServices/SurgicalServices/CardiacSurgery/default?Page=8
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PROGRAM: Vanderbilt University
DEPARTMENT: Thoracic Surgery
CITY/STATE: Nashville, Tennessee
CLINICAL SPECIALTY: Cardiac, pediatric cardiac, and thoracic surgery
AVAILABLE START DATE: July 1, 2012
REQUIREMENTS: Completion of an ACGME or RCPS of Canada accredited general surgery residency program.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: ERAS common application form; Curriculum vitae; one letter of recommendation from Program Director or Dean; minimum 2 additional letters of recommendation; official medical school transcripts; personal statement; USMLE transcript with scores (Steps 1, 2 & 3), ABSITE transcript with scores; valid ECFMG certificate (if you graduated form a medical school outside the U.S. or Canada)
DESCRIPTION: The philosophy of this residency program is to: provide a robust, appropriately supervised setting in which advanced highly skilled education in adult cardiac surgery, pediatric cardiac surgery, and thoracic surgery can take place; seek opportunities for the resident to acquire an in-depth knowledge and advanced skill in cardiac and thoracic surgical techniques; develop academically, and professionally, skills to be acquired include those of medical knowledge, patient care, practice-based learning and improvement, communication and interpersonal skills, professionalism, and the systems based practice; provide an excellent clinical education and graduated clinical advancement accomplished by directed expert clinical, academic, and social instruction promoting self-directed education, and fostering the refinement of the individual resident's clinical, professional, social, and academic pursuits; combined resident mentoring with instruction by faculty including both didactic and Socratic education, hands-on experience, and self-directed learning.
CONTACT: Karen E. Kennedy
SEND APPLICATIONS TO:
Karen E. Kennedy, MBA
Educational Specialist
Department of Thoracic Surgery
609 Oxford House
1313 21st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37232-4682
PHONE: 615-343-2951
FAX: 615-936-7003
E-MAIL: karen.e.kennedy@vanderbilt.edu
WEB: www.thoracic.vanderbilt.edu
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