Six-Year Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program
The Six-Year Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program at Indiana University School of Medicine is for those individuals who wish to pursue cardiothoracic surgical
training directly after graduation from medical school. The program accepts one resident per academic year, offering either a Cardiac Track or Thoracic Track depending on interests. Clinical rotations and formal educational curriculum are executed in tandem with residents in the Traditional Residency Program. These clinical experiences are obtained at the following major clinical sites: IU Methodist Hospital, IU University Medical Center, Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health and Roudebush VA Medical Center.
Precision training and education
Regardless of track, the resident is exposed to all
Questions?
For questions about the program or application process, please contact the Residency Program Director, Lawrence Lee, MD, or the Residency Program Coordinator, Cherron Jones.
Surgical decision-making
The fourth through sixth years are comprised of focused
The clinical training is supplemented by multiple formal educational activities throughout the year, including weekly didactic conferences, board examination reviews, surgical skills simulation sessions and mock oral examinations.
Apply
All applications must be received through the Electronic Residency ApplicationProgram (ERAS). Minimum requirements for applications are as follows:
- ERAS® Application with Photo
- Letters of Recommendation (3 minimum)
- Dean’s Letter o USMLE Scores o Medical Student Performance Evaluation
- Medical Student Transcripts
- Personal Statement o Eligibility to attain medical licensure by the State of Indiana
- Graduates of a non-US medical school must also include an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) Certificate
Qualified applicants will be offered an invitation to interview. Applicant interviews are held November through January.