Integrated Thoracic Surgery Resident Alumni
Graduates of the Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency training program at the U-M Medical School Department of Cardiac Surgery are highly sought-after, with many going on to successful careers in both academic medicine and private practice.
The majority of our residents choose to pursue academic careers, joining faculty at prestigious institutions across the country. Whether pursuing careers in academic medicine or clinical practice, our graduates are well-prepared to make an impact in the field of cardiothoracic surgery.
Class of 2025
Michael Pienta, MD, MS
Bree Ann Young, MD, MS
Class of 2024
K. Candis Jones, MD, MScEng
Advanced Aortic Fellow
University of Michigan Health
Class of 2022
Curtis Bergquist, MD
Cardiothoracic Surgery
St. Charles Health System
Tessa Watt, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Class of 2023
Alexander Brescia, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Washington University School of Medicine
William Weir, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor, Division of Thoracic Surgery
University of Florida Health - Gainsville
Class of 2021
Sarah Palmer, MD, MS
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute