Fellowship in Cardiac Thoracic Anaesthesia

1. Applicants must have completed a four-year anesthesiology residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
2. Applicants must demonstrate satisfactory residency performance through recommendation letters and performance evaluations.
3. Applicants must be board-certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology or be a board-eligible candidate.
4. Applicants must submit three letters of recommendation.
5. Applicants should demonstrate integrity, motivation, and a strong interest in cardiothoracic anesthesiology.
6. Selected applicants must hold a full and unrestricted medical license to practice in California.
7. Applicants graduating from medical schools outside the United States or Canada must also meet the program’s additional requirements, including a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate and United States permanent residency.
8. Appointment is subject to a satisfactory criminal background check and compliance with California medical licensing regulations and federal immigration laws.

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university located in San Diego, California, United States. The university is recognized for its commitment to medical education, scientific research, and advanced clinical care. Through the UC San Diego School of Medicine and UC San Diego Health, it provides specialized training and clinical learning opportunities for medical professionals. The Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship is designed to provide advanced training in the anesthetic management of patients undergoing cardiac, thoracic, and major vascular surgical procedures. The program offers clinical experience in perioperative assessment, anesthesia techniques, hemodynamic monitoring, critical care, and the management of complex surgical patients. Fellows develop expertise in managing high-risk patients, responding to perioperative complications, and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary surgical and critical care teams. This training prepares physicians for advanced clinical practice in cardiothoracic anesthesiology.

1. Applicants must register through the SF Match website and complete the Central Application Service application.
2. Submit the curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation, along with all required application documents.
3. The program reviews applications and shortlists eligible candidates for interviews.
4. Attend the interview if invited by the program.
5. Submit the rank list through SF Match according to the official schedule.
6. Applicants selected through the match must complete the required medical licensing, background check, and appointment formalities.