Thoracic Surgery Fellowship Program
The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center/Methodist Hospital Thoracic Surgery Fellowship Program provides a balanced educational program in adult cardiac, general thoracic, and pediatric cardiac surgery with an emphasis on general thoracic surgical oncology. The faculty is comprised of M. D. Anderson's department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery and other Texas Medical Center institutions, including the Memorial Hermann Heart & Vascular Institute, The Methodist Hospital, and Texas Children's Hospital.
Our goal is to educate residents by expanding their knowledge and technical skills in the treatment of cardiovascular, esophageal, pulmonary and other thoracic diseases. In addition, we seek to instill in the trainee a desire for continued introspection and self-education, open communication between all health care providers, while maintaining a respectful and professional demeanor.
The training program is a two-year curriculum with one first-year (PGY-6) and one second-year (PGY-7) level resident. All candidates must have completed a five-year accredited General Surgery residency training program and be eligible for the American Board of Surgery. Successful candidates are selected through the National Resident Matching Program after applications are reviewed and personal interviews are conducted in Houston. There are two (2) training tracks available. The first track has been in place since 1992 and focuses on General Thoracic Surgery. The second track was approved in January 2009 and is a Cardiothoracic Track.
For any questions regarding the Thoracic Surgery fellowship, contact Program Coordinator Judy Corke at (713) 563-1975, or jlcorke@mdanderson.org.
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