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.
Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
Duties will 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 projects are also available. Individuals who have completed an accredited training program in cardiothoracic and are interested in additional training in pediatric cardiac surgery are eligible to apply. Must be eligible for and maintain a California medical license, or be eligible for a license exemption.
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 94305-540Phone: (650) 723-0190
E-mail:
Transplant Fellowship
The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Stanford University has available one-year fellowships in cardiopulmonary transplantation and the surgical management of congestive heart failure. Duties will include patient care responsibilities in heart, heart-lung, and lung transplant procedures, the insertion of mechanical circulatory support devices, and organ procurement. Participation in the preoperative evaluation of potential candidates, transplant logistics, transplant surgery, and in postoperative care. The fellow will follow heart and lung transplant patients throughout their hospital course until the time of discharge. Teaching duties will comprise a portion of the work and the fellow will provide clinical assistance and instruction to students and nurses in transplant related topics. The transplant fellow will work with residents and other fellows in the care of transplant patients. There are opportunities to perform clinical and laboratory research related to transplantation. Individuals who have completed an accredited training program in cardiothoracic and are interested in additional training in the surgical treatment of heart failure and cardiopulmonary transplant are eligible to apply. Must be eligible for and maintain a California medical license; or be eligible for a license exemption.
Interested applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae and two to three letters of reference to:
Robert Robbins, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Stanford University Medical Center
300 Pasteur Drive, Falk Bldg. CVRB
Stanford, CA 94305-5407Phone: (650) 725-3819
E-mail:
Cardiac Surgery Clinical Fellowship
This clinical fellowship is designed to provide a one year concentration
in
cardiac surgery for individuals interested in a career in
cardiothoracic surgery. Fellows will participate in the preoperative
evaluation, operative procedures, and the postoperative management of
adult patients with cardiovascular diseases. In addition, clinical fellows
will be involved in both procurement and implantation procedures for
thoracic transplantation. Multiple didactic and patient care conferences
will provide excellent educational opportunities for fellows to expand
their knowledge of caring for patients with cardiovascular diseases.
Clinical research opportunities will be available during the clinical
fellowship. Fellows may elect to spend additional time in laboratory
research activities. Applicants should have completed at least two years
of a general surgery residency and have an intense interest in application
for a cardiothoracic residency.
Interested applicants should send their Curriculum Vitae and two to three letters of reference to:
Robert Robbins, MD
Associate Professor
Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Stanford University Medical Center
300 Pasteur Drive, Falk Bldg. CVRB
Stanford, CA 94305-5407Phone: (650) 725-3819
E-mail:
