Cardiothoracic Surgery residency

Duration: 5 Year(s)

NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York City

New York City, New York, USA

Course TypeResidency Program

Course Specialty

Cardio Thoracic Surgery

Overview

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency Program at NYU Grossman School of Medicine is one of the premier cardiothoracic surgical training programs in the United States. Conducted under the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, the residency offers comprehensive exposure to adult cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, minimally invasive procedures, robotic surgery, structural heart disease management, and transplantation.
Residents receive clinical training at renowned institutions including Tisch Hospital, Kimmel Pavilion, NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue, and the VA NY Harbor Healthcare System. The program exposes trainees to highly diverse patient populations and complex surgical cases involving coronary artery disease, valvular disorders, thoracic malignancies, heart failure, lung disease, and esophageal conditions.
The curriculum combines progressive operative responsibility with extensive didactic education, simulation-based learning, and multidisciplinary collaboration. Residents gain hands-on experience in ventricular assist devices (VADs), transcatheter valve procedures, thoracic oncology surgery, transplantation, and advanced minimally invasive cardiothoracic techniques.
The residency strongly emphasizes research, academic productivity, leadership development, and evidence-based surgical practice. Faculty members actively mentor residents in clinical research, publications, and presentations at national and international conferences.
NYU’s integrated I-6 pathway is particularly recognized for early cardiothoracic surgical exposure and structured subspecialty training. Graduates of the program are well prepared for careers in academic medicine, advanced fellowships, transplantation, robotic surgery, and high-complexity cardiothoracic surgical practice.

Admission Intake

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Fee (INR):

Stipend (INR):

Residents receive annual stipends based on PGY level according to NYU Langone Health Graduate Medical Education salary structure.

Accomodation:

Hostel Facility

Scholarship:

Eligibility

Must possess an MD or equivalent medical degree
Must apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
Participation in NRMP Match is mandatory
USMLE scores required
Strong academic and surgical background preferred
Letters of recommendation required
Personal statement required
Dean’s letter required
ECFMG certification mandatory for IMGs
For the Integrated I-6 pathway, applicants must apply during the final year of medical school
For the 5+3 pathway, completion of ACGME-accredited General Surgery training is required

Minimum Education

MD (Doctor of Medicine)

Admission Process:

Step 1:

Complete MD or equivalent medical degree.

Step 2:

Step 3:

Prepare and submit:

Academic transcripts
USMLE scores
Letters of recommendation
Personal statement
Dean’s letter
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
ECFMG certificate (if applicable)

Step 4:

Apply through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

Step 5:

Shortlisted applicants are invited for interviews.

Step 6:

Final selection is completed through the NRMP Match process.

Step 7:

Selected candidates begin residency training in July.

Application deadlines vary depending on the residency pathway selected.