Education

Stanford has a history of excellence in all aspects of cardiothoracic surgery. Its programs are particularly noted for work in thoracic organ transplantation, treatment of valvular, aneurysm, congenital and ischemic heart disease. There are seven faculty devoted to adult cardiac surgery, three in general thoracic surgery, and three in pediatric heart surgery. The activities of the Department are centered in the Falk Cardiovascular Research Building at Stanford, a beautiful, state of the art facility for the academic offices and research laboratories of the Department. The clinical activities are centered at the Stanford University Hospital, the Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital, and the nearby Palo Alto Veterans Administration Medical Center. More than 1,200 open-heart surgeries are performed yearly with a well-rounded mix of congenital, valvular, aneurysm, and bypass surgeries, together with approximately 200 thoracotomies or video assisted thoracic procedures. Previous Stanford trainees occupy a number of leadership positions throughout academic cardiothoracic surgery in the United States and abroad.

Residencies

Stanford has always been recognized as a program devoted to the education of cardiothoracic surgical residents. The residency consists of three years of clinical training leading to certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, with two trainees per year. The program provides dedicated experience in the major areas of the specialty; namely, adult and pediatric cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery. In each of these dedicated areas, the resident participates in the continuum of care through preoperative assessment of the patient through history and physical examination, evaluation of diagnostic studies, assessment of the suitability for operation, planning of the operative procedure, operative role as surgeon or assistant, and leader of the postoperative care team, both in the intensive care units and on the recovery floors. The resident will also participate in the outpatient follow-up of patients in the clinics, maintaining continuity of care with the patients they have been in contact with through the in-hospital care.

We recommend that you visit the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) web site (look under fellowship matches) or call the NRMP office at (202) 862-6077 for registration information regarding the Match. The universal application is available through the NRMP office, and you will receive it when you request your application for the Match.

In addition to this application form, we would like to have a curriculum vitae and three references from physicians familiar with your general surgery training or laboratory research work. No applicant can be considered until he or she will have completed a residency in General Surgery in a program leading to certification by the American Board of Surgery. Following an initial evaluation, selected applicants will be invited to interview early in 2005.

For more information, please contact the Faculty Affairs and Residency Coordinator via phone or email:

Corrine Sanchez
Faculty Affairs and Residency Coordinator
Phone: (650) 725-5895
Email:

Fellowships

The subspecialty training program is a 1-year program, integrating clinical care, teaching and research experience at all levels. The program is continuously reviewed and revised to reflect changes that occur in the field of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery and Transplantation.

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Pediatric Cardiac Surgery

Duties include patient care responsibilities in the preoperative evaluation of patients admitted to the pediatric cardiac surgery service, intraoperative involvement with technical aspects of the surgical repair, and postoperative care both in the intensive care unit and on the ward. Opportunities for clinical research are also available.

Individuals who have completed an accredited training program in cardiothoracic surgery and are interested in additional training in pediatric cardiac surgery are eligible to apply. Applicants must be eligible for and obtain a California Medical License.

Interested applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae and two to three letters of reference to:

V. Mohan Reddy, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Stanford University Medical Center
300 Pasteur Drive, Falk Bldg. CVRB
Stanford, CA 94305-5407

Phone: (650) 723-0190
Email:

Transplantation

Duties include patient care responsibilities in heart and lung transplantation, organ procurement coordination, participation in preoperative evaluation of potential candidates, transplant logistics, and transplant patients throughout their hospital course until the time of discharge. In addition, he will work with fellows and residents, and provide clinical assistance and instruction to students and nurses in transplant related topics. Finally, he will perform clinical and laboratory research related to the transplantation. Interested applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae and a letter of interest to:

Corrine Sanchez
Faculty Affairs and Residency Coordinator
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Stanford University Medical Center
300 Pasteur Drive, Falk Bldg. CVRB
Stanford, CA 94305-5407

Phone: (650) 725-5895
Email:

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Clerkships

Stanford Medical School offers a maximum of 3 months of elective rotations to students who are in their fourth or final year at an LCME-accredited medical school in the United States or Canada. For more information, please visit the Office of Student Affairs website.
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