Thoracic Surgery Fellowship (UTHealth / UT MD Anderson Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship)

Overview

Two-year thoracic surgery fellowship with a general thoracic track and a cardiothoracic track, training at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Memorial Hermann Heart and Vascular Institute in the Texas Medical Center.

The programme

Training type

Specialist training programme

Duration

2 years

Start

Not stated on official page

Positions

One fellow per track per year (typically four fellows in total)

Accreditation

Curriculum based on ACGME milestones and ABTS goals

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completion of a five-year ACGME-accredited general surgery residency; eligible for the American Board of Surgery

International applicants

International graduates must have documents needed for a J-1 visa and meet Texas institutional permit requirements

Visa support

J-1 (international graduates must have J-1 documentation)

Licence requirement

International medical graduates must meet Texas Medical Board institutional permit requirements

How to apply

Deadline

Completed applications by January 8

Application method

ERAS application and NRMP Match (separate codes for general thoracic and cardiovascular tracks)

Funding

Funding

Not stated on official page

Official sources