West Virginia University School of Medicine Program

The West Virginia University School of Medicine offers a Cardiothoracic Surgery fellowship training program with a strong emphasis on developing clinical skills and expertise in the field. Here are some key points about the program:

• The program aims to provide comprehensive training in Adult Cardiac, General Thoracic, and Congenital Heart surgery.
• Fellows will have exposure to a wide range of complex operations and cutting-edge procedures, including minimally invasive techniques, robotic surgery, and congenital heart surgery.
• The program is based at WVU Ruby Memorial Hospital, a leading tertiary referral center equipped with state-of-the-art facilities such as a new $200M Heart and Vascular Institute.
• The training experience includes a robust operative experience, didactic curriculum, and surgical simulation program to enhance learning opportunities.
• The faculty consists of experienced and nationally-renowned surgeons dedicated to clinical excellence, resident education, and research.

The application requirements include completing an accredited general surgery residency, being board eligible in General Surgery, and submitting various documentation such as CV, transcripts, exam scores, letters of recommendation, and more.

The fellowship program admits one fellow each year, with interviews typically conducted in February and March. The program supports J-1 visas for candidates and follows the NRMP Match process.

For further details and to apply, interested applicants can visit the West Virginia University School of Medicine website for the application link and more specific information.