Cardiothoracic Surgery

Particularly stressed is major heart surgery, and the pre and postoperative care of these patients. Angiography, cardiac catheterization and other diagnostic testing are emphasized. Congenital heart diseases and their therapy is part of the course as well. The student will also be exposed to a broad spectrum of thoracic surgical problems related to pulmonary, esophageal and chest wall abnormalities. Ward rounds, patient management, cardiac conferences, chest conferences, clinic follow-up and surgical assistance comprise the spectrum of duties. Ambulatory CT surgery would consist of all clinics, consults and operations performed during the daytime. Research opportunities available.