Loyola University Medical Center Program

The Loyola University Medical Center Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Residency program is a two-year categorical program located in Maywood, Illinois, within the greater Chicago metropolitan area. The program is affiliated with Loyola University Chicago's Stritch School of Medicine and serves a diverse patient population from the Midwest.

The program offers a rich volume of high-risk and common procedures, including cutting-edge technologies such as Percutaneous Valves, Ventricular Assist Devices, Minimally Invasive Valves, and Robot Assisted VATS resections. Residents benefit from a collaborative environment with highly skilled faculty members.

Recent developments in the program include the addition of new faculty members, significant growth in thoracic surgery volume, and successful heart and lung transplant procedures. The program also provides opportunities for elective time on the Thoracic Service, allowing residents to enhance their experience and skills.

For applicants interested in the Loyola Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Residency, it is required to complete the Loyola Medicine Consent and Release from Liability Form. The program emphasizes hands-on experience, advanced training in complex adult cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplantation, and aortic surgery.

Residents and graduates of the program come from diverse backgrounds and have gone on to successful careers in cardiothoracic surgery. The program's didactics include weekly readings, interactive discussions, simulation labs, and various educational sessions to enhance residents' clinical knowledge and skills.

Overall, Loyola's Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Residency focuses on providing a comprehensive and high-quality training environment for residents interested in pursuing a career in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery.