Cardiac Surgery Fellowships

U of M Medical Campus

Advance Your Expertise with Our Esteemed Fellowship Programs

Preparing fellows to excel as leaders in the field of cardiothoracic surgery

Advanced Training Opportunities in Cardiothoracic Surgery

The U-M Medical School Department of Cardiac Surgery offers highly specialized fellowship programs that provide advanced training in clinical practice and research innovation, preparing fellows to excel as leaders in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Come train in a collaborative environment and take advantage of the outstanding resources in patient care, research, and education. Our programs are designed to deliver focused training and development across various subfields of cardiac and thoracic surgery.

Mentorship is a cornerstone of our fellowship programs, with trainees receiving personalized guidance from renowned faculty leaders who are committed to fostering both clinical and academic excellence. This close mentorship ensures that fellows not only gain hands-on experience with complex cases and scientific inquiries, but also benefit from the knowledge and expertise of prominent surgeons and scientists in the field.

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Karen Bowring
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ACGME Accredited Fellowships

Congenital Cardiac Surgery

Fellows receive advanced training in the diagnosis and management of patients with congenital heart disease.

Traditional Thoracic Surgery

Fellows gain a robust surgical experience with a diverse case mix of adult cardiac and thoracic patients.

Non-ACGME Accredited Fellowships

Advanced Aortic Surgery

Fellows receive extensive training in both open and endovascular approaches to complex aortic conditions.

Introductory Pediatric & Congenital Heart Surgery

Fellows gain experience in the comprehensive management of patients with congenital heart and pediatric heart disease.

Advanced Cardiac Surgery

Fellows gain experience in the comprehensive management of both routine and complex cardiac surgical patients.

T32 Training Grant Research

Fellows gain the expertise needed to lead innovative research in adult and pediatric cardiovascular disease.

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