Overview
The ACGME-accredited Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship of Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Egleston (CHOA), Emory University Hospital (EUH), and the Emory University School of Medicine is a 12-month program offering extensive experience in pediatric and adult congenital cardiothoracic surgery.
CHOA's pediatric cardiac surgical practice is extremely active, performing approximately 900 operations per year, with outcomes exceeding the STS benchmark in all STAT categories. We additionally perform approximately 15 pediatric cardiac transplants and 10 pediatric assist devices per year, and the adult congenital cardiac surgery practice averages over 80 cases per year at Emory University Hospital.
As the senior member of the house staff team, the congenital cardiac fellow is supported by physician assistants, nurse practitioners, and an Emory thoracic surgery resident. The abundance and variety of cases combined with the availability of three operating rooms per day, 30 dedicated cardiac ICU beds, and 34 dedicated cardiac acute care beds ensures that the fellow will have ample opportunity for a robust surgical experience.
We have an extensive curriculum that follows TSDA core topics and ACGME requirements. Ample research opportunities exist with administrative support. Trainees are provided frequent direct and indirect feedback in order to successfully complete their training.
Despite the extremely competitive nature of the national job market in pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, many of Emory's recent graduates have secured positions at such institutions as the University of Virginia, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta/Emory University, Rainbow Babies, Methodist San Antonio, Dallas Fort Worth, Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, Connecticut Children's Hospital, University of Florida, and Texas Children's Hospital.
Application Process
Candidates who have completed an ACGME-accredited cardiothoracic surgery residency are eligible to apply.
All applicants must register through SFMatch.
Applications are accepted through July 31 annually. Interviews are held August 1 – September 30.
For additional information on the application process, please visit the Thoracic Surgery Directors Association.