Traditional Thoracic Surgery Fellowship
The U-M Medical School Department of Cardiac Surgery offers a two-year, ACGME-accredited Traditional Thoracic Surgery Fellowship for surgeons who have completed a residency in general or vascular surgery.
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How to Apply
The Traditional Thoracic Surgery Fellowship program is a participant in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Our program also participates in signaling.
To assure a complete and timely review of your application, we strongly recommend that all materials are posted on the ERAS system prior to the opening date, if possible.
For questions or additional information, please contact our Education Manager Karen Bowring.
Fellows Spotlight
Learn what sets the Traditional Thoracic Surgery Fellowship at U-M Medical School apart as Dr. Ryan Campagna (2023) shares insights from his journey through the program.
Curriculum
The Traditional Thoracic Surgery Fellowship at the U-M Medical School is a comprehensive program that provides exposure to a diverse case mix of adult cardiac and thoracic patients, offering extensive training in preoperative evaluation and postoperative management across the full spectrum of cardiothoracic conditions.
Fellows receive personalized mentorship from highly regarded faculty through structured didactic education, simulation training, and other valuable learning opportunities. In addition to developing advanced surgical skills, fellows have opportunities to participate in scholarly research, preparing them to excel as cardiothoracic surgeons as well as grow into scientific innovators who translate research discoveries into clinical breakthroughs.
Why Train With Us
Interested in becoming a leader in cardiothoracic surgery? Our faculty and residents share what they love about our program and Ann Arbor.
Current Fellows
Our current fellows are completing advanced training under the mentorship of renowned specialists through programs that emphasize collaborative learning and professional distinction to prepare them for the next stage of their careers.
Recent Graduates
Yujiro Yokoyama, MD
Joshua Watson, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Colorado Health System
Colorado Springs, CO
Ryan Campagna, MD, MEd
Assistant Professor, Thoracic and Foregut Surgery
University of Rochester Medical Center
Rochester, NY
Caitlin Demarest, MD
Assistant Professor, Thoracic Surgery
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, TN
Jennifer Burg, MD
Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
MaineHealth Medical System
Scarborough, ME
Carlo Maria Rosati, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Baptist Memorial Health Care
Memphis, TN
Tyler Grenda, MD, MS
Associate Professor, Thoracic Surgery
Jefferson Health
Philadelphia, PA
Program Leadership
Kiran H Lagisetty, MD
Clinical Associate Professor of Surgery, Medical School
Robert Bruce Hawkins II, MD, MSc
Program Associate, Surgery, Medical School
Andrew C Chang, MD
Professor of Surgery
Medical School
G M Deeb
Medical School
Shinichi Fukuhara
Nancy Deeb Research Professor of Cardiac Surgery
Clinical Associate Professor of Cardiac Surgery
Medical School
Vikram Sood
Medical School
Karen Bowring
Heather Kunz
See Where Training Takes Place
Advance your career at a high-volume academic medical center that excels in patient care while also leading groundbreaking research in basic science, translational studies, and clinical outcomes.
Health & Wellness
The health and well-being of our faculty, staff, and trainees remain paramount to our department's culture. Through onsite wellness programs and services, we offer diverse resources designed to support both you and your family.
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