Cardiothoracic Surgery Residencies

The ACGME-accredited Cardiothoracic Residency Programs offer physicians unmatched opportunities to learn, develop, and expand skills in the study of their choice.

Independent Three-Year Residency

The Independent Three-Year Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency of the Emory University School of Medicine is ACGME accredited and emphasizes preoperative and postoperative care of the cardiac and thoracic surgical patient and training in the management of congenital, acquired, traumatic, and neoplastic diseases of the thorax.

Integrated Six-Year Residency

Residents in the Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency Program of the Emory University School of Medicine receive early exposure to cardiothoracic surgery, train in the fundamental concepts of general surgery, experience diagnostic and interventional cardiology, and train in pulmonary and critical care.