Advanced Aortic Surgery Fellowship

1. Applicants must have completed an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited Cardiothoracic Surgery program or equivalent.
2. Applicants must have completed all three steps of the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) or Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX).
3. Applicants must be board-certified or board-eligible through the pathways stipulated by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS).
4. International applicants must hold an Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
5. Accepted applicants must be eligible for a full or limited Georgia medical license.
6. International applicants must meet visa eligibility requirements.
7. Applicants must be able to pass a background check and drug screening.

The Advanced Aortic Surgery Fellowship is offered by the Department of Surgery at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Emory University is a leading academic medical institution recognised for its excellence in medical education, clinical care and research. The institution provides advanced surgical training supported by experienced faculty and specialised medical facilities. The fellowship offers specialised training in the management of complex aortic diseases, including aortic aneurysms and dissections, through open and endovascular surgical techniques. Fellows gain clinical and operative experience in elective and emergency aortic procedures, complex adult cardiac surgery, preoperative assessment and postoperative patient management, preparing them for advanced practice in aortic surgery.

1. Review the eligibility requirements and specific details of the Advanced Aortic Surgery Fellowship.
2. Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Prepare a Statement of Interest describing your professional background and interest in advanced aortic surgery.
4. Email the CV and Statement of Interest to the Cardiothoracic Surgery Training Programs.
5. Include your full name and the fellowship program name in the email subject line.
6. Follow the program's instructions for further application review and selection.