Specialty Designation
Residency
In same state as program
1
In NHSC or similar underserved area
1
Non-medical career/left country
0
Number of accredited programs
36
Length of accredited training
Minimum number of prior years required
Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion
Yes
Average number of PY1 interviews
26.50
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
60.00
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
34.20
Total number of active residents/fellows
Average number of residents/fellows
8.70
Average percent female
35.10
Average percent international medical graduates
6.40
Average number of full-time physician faculty
26.20
Average number of part-time physician faculty
0.40
Average percent female full-time physician faculty
21.10
Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow
2.80
Average hours on duty per week
71.00
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
21.00
Average days off duty per week
1.10
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
13.00
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
2.00
Average number of days of vacation
21.00
Average resident/fellow compensation
Specialty Overview
Thoracic surgery is a surgical specialty that encompasses the operative, pre-operative, post-operative, and surgical critical care of patients with acquired and congenital pathologic conditions within the chest. Included are the surgical repair of congenital and acquired conditions of the heart, including the pericardium, coronary arteries, valves, great vessels, and myocardium. In addition to operations and management of diseases of the thoracic and thoracoabdominal aorta, the scope of practice in thoracic surgery includes the evaluation of vascular disease, and the exposure, cannulation, reconstruction, and treatment of the carotid, brachiocephalic, axillary, iliac, and femoral vessels. It also includes pathologic conditions of the lung/trachea/bronchi, esophagus/foregut and chest wall, the mediastinum, the diaphragm, and the pericardium. Management of the airway and injuries to the chest are also within the scope of the specialty.
Association
Society of Thoracic Surgeons
sts.org
633 N Saint Clair St
Ste 2100
Chicago, IL 60611
(312) 202-5800
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