Tufts University/Hallmark Health System Program

The Tufts University/Hallmark Health System Cardiothoracic Residency Program is dedicated to training residents to become outstanding technical surgeons and compassionate physicians with excellent patient care skills. The faculty at Tufts Medical Center consists of cardiac surgeons and general thoracic surgeons who actively participate in teaching, evaluation, and professional development of the residents.

Key Faculty Members: - Frederick Y. Chen, MD, PhD: Chief Cardiac Surgeon, Program Director, Professor of Surgery. - Gregory Couper, MD: Surgical Director, Advanced Heart Failure Program, Associate Professor. - Masashi Kawabori, MD: Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Assistant Professor. - Antonio D. Lasaletta, MD: Thoracic Surgeon, Assistant Professor. - Hassan Rastegar, MD: Senior Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Professor. - Dustin Walters, MD: Thoracic Surgeon, Assistant Professor. - Yong Zhan, MD: Co-Director, Aortic Disease Program, Cardiothoracic Surgeon, Assistant Professor.

The program focuses on surgical treatment of cardiac diseases, heart transplantation, minimally invasive surgery, arrhythmia surgery, and circulatory assist devices. Residents can gain expertise in a wide range of procedures related to acquired heart and valvular diseases, thoracic surgery, and heart transplantation.

For further information on application requirements, eligibility, visa support, and competitiveness, please refer to their official residency program website.