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School of Medicine
 

Department of Surgery
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Thoracic Surgery Residency Program

The University of Utah Affiliated Hospitals Thoracic Surgery Residency Program provides integrated training in all areas of cardiac and thoracic surgery through an intensive two-year clinical and didactic program. This program is ACGME accredited and dedicated to the education and training of individuals who will become qualified, competent and knowledgeable cardiothoracic surgeons.

     

Patient Info

 

Requirements for the two PGY-6 positions offered per year are as follows:

Eligibility Requirements:

  • Documented completion of a general surgery residency program accredited by either the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
  • Successful completion of the USMLE Steps 1 - 3
  • Board Eligible in General Surgery

Application Requirements:
Universal Application Form thru ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service), hosted by the Association of American Medical Colleges

Submit the following documents to ERAS:

  • Application form
  • Medical Transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Wallet size photo (optional)
  • ECFMG status report (for foreign medical graduate only)
  • USMLE transcripts
  • Dean's letter
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement
Registration with the National Residency Matching Program The Universal Thoracic Application is available on the NRMP web site: www.nrmp.org