Cardiac Surgery Residency
Duration: 3 Year(s)
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine (JHUSOM), Baltimore
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Course TypeResidency Program
Course Specialty
Cardio Thoracic Surgery
Affiliation
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore
Overview
The Cardiac Surgery Residency Program at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine is a three-year Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program designed to provide comprehensive training in advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical care. The program trains residents in adult cardiac surgery, congenital cardiac surgery, and general thoracic surgery through extensive clinical experience, operative training, multidisciplinary care, and research opportunities. Residents gain expertise in complex procedures including coronary artery bypass surgery, valve surgery, minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplantation, mechanical circulatory support (VAD/ECMO), and aortic disease management. The program aims to develop skilled academic cardiothoracic surgeons capable of providing advanced surgical treatment for complex cardiovascular and thoracic conditions.
Admission Intake
JanuaryFebruaryMarchAprilMayJuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovemberDecember
Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Residents receive an annual stipend according to the Johns Hopkins Graduate Medical Education (GME) resident salary structure.
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Completion of an accredited General Surgery Residency Program or equivalent surgical training pathway before entering cardiothoracic surgery residency
- Medical degree (MD, DO, or equivalent international medical degree) from an accredited medical school
- Applicants must meet the requirements for U.S. Graduate Medical Education (GME) training
- Candidates should have strong interest and commitment toward cardiothoracic surgery, cardiovascular disease management, surgical research, and academic surgery
- Applicants should demonstrate appropriate clinical experience and surgical knowledge gained during prior surgical residency training
- International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must fulfill applicable U.S. licensing requirements and certification requirements for residency training
- Selected candidates must successfully complete the application and interview process as required by the program
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Applicants must submit their application through the designated residency application system (ERAS)
- Candidates must register and participate in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match process
- Submit required application documents, including:
- Completed ERAS application
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal statement
- Medical school transcript
- USMLE/COMLEX examination scores (as applicable)
- Letters of recommendation
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE/Dean’s Letter)
- The program reviews applications and selects qualified candidates for interviews
- Selected applicants participate in interviews with the cardiothoracic surgery faculty
- Final candidates are ranked by the program and selected through the NRMP Match process
- Matched residents begin their cardiothoracic surgery residency training at Johns Hopkins according to the academic schedule
