Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery

The Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship at the University of Minnesota Medical School is a 3-year ACGME-accredited fellowship providing comprehensive training in adult and pediatric cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Fellows gain extensive operative experience in complex adult cardiac surgery, general and minimally invasive thoracic surgery, heart and lung transplantation, ventricular assist devices, endovascular procedures, structural heart interventions, congenital heart surgery, and complex aortic surgery. The program offers both Cardiothoracic and General Thoracic tracks, with progressive operative responsibility and opportunities for research and advanced surgical training.

1. Apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service).
2. ACGME Program ID: 4602621046.
3. Submit the Common Application Form.
4. Submit a personal statement.
5. Submit 3 letters of recommendation.
6. Submit a photo.
7. IMG applicants must submit the ECFMG Status Report.
8. Applications are reviewed by the fellowship program.
9. Selected applicants are invited for an interview.
10. The program participates in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Match; for the 2026–27 recruitment cycle, the program interviewed candidates in February and March 2026 and matched two fellows for August 2027.