Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Fellowship
(Thoracic Surgery-Independent)
Led by some of the nation’s best educators in health science, our programs are at the forefront of translational medicine and healthcare innovation.
The Smidt Heart Institute at Cedars-Sinai is ranked among the best in the nation for Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery by U.S. News & World Report. Program highlights include North America's preeminent heart transplant, robotic cardiac and thoracic surgery, mitral repair and transcatheter valve programs.
With hundreds of publications each year in peer-reviewed journals including the Nature family of journals, New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, Lancet, leading specialty journals and and hundreds of podium presentations at national meetings, high-impact research and education by the Smidt Heart Institute faculty at Cedars-Sinai is shaping the future of our specialty.
Our teaching faculty are committed to educating exceptional cardiothoracic surgeons in the rapidly changing fields of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery by providing outstanding personal mentorship, operative training and research leadership.
Training & Curriculum
Fellows gain comprehensive experience in all facets of the Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Fellowship, as well as specialized training in current therapeutic modalities.
Application Information
Learn about the rigorous Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Fellowship application process and view application instructions.
We are proud to name so many esteemed physicians and highly regarded researchers, all representing nearly every major medical discipline, as members of the Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Fellowship training program leadership and faculty.
Our current fellows are helping to shape the future of Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Fellowship through their commitment to patient care and unparalleled research.
Meet the past classes of graduates from the Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery Fellowship.
Facilities & Resources
The following will be provided:
- A resident-on-call room with computer terminals, dedicated phone lines, and resident library
- Quick access to medical literature, HIPAA-protected online patient information and order entry
- A smartphone and resident pager
- Funding for resident loupes, meeting travel and expenses
Additional Resources
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If you have questions or would like to learn more about the Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Fellowship at Cedars-Sinai, please call or send us a message.
127 S. San Vicente Blvd.
Pavilion, A3100
Los Angeles, CA 90048