Education

As part of a world-class medical center and academic institution, the UR Medicine Division of Thoracic Surgery is dedicated to advancing excellence in cardiothoracic care. In our ongoing mission to provide patients and their families with the highest level of surgical expertise and compassionate service, we maintain an unwavering commitment to education and innovation.

We not only support our faculty through robust continuing education and professional development opportunities, but we also train the next generation of thoracic surgeons to become the leaders and innovators of tomorrow. Our goal is to attract top national and international trainees to our program, one of the premier destinations for thoracic surgical training in the country. 

Residency Program

• Cardiothoracic Six Year Integrated Residency Program: The Integrated Six Year Cardiothoracic Surgical Residency at the University of Rochester has a rich tradition in resident education as one of the first sixteen programs in the country.

Fellowship Program

• Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship: For over 50 years, the University of Rochester has been training cardiothoracic surgery fellows. A two year program with robust experience in adult cardiac, general thoracic and pediatric congenital cardiac surgery.