It is our ultimate goal to prepare our residents not only to satisfactorily pass the ABTS certification examination, but to excel beyond that to a level of expertise that will allow the resident to become a future leader in their area of specialty. To assist in this endeavor we have many educational activities which include:
- Cardiac catheterization conferences
- An important multi-disciplinary general thoracic surgical oncology conference is held weekly with attendance of pulmonologists, oncologist, radiation oncologists, radiologists, as well as thoracic surgeons
- Surgical Grand Rounds
- Morbidity and Mortality Conferences
- Journal club held with area cardiothoracic surgeons
- Weekly teaching conferences directed by thoracic surgical fellows
- Research opportunities allowing residents exposure to national meetings