The deadline is nearing for the Svensson-Gillinov Scholarship in Cardiothoracic Surgery - we’ve seen some exceptional applications, and we’re excited to see yours.
Don’t miss your opportunity to partake in this prestigious medical student scholarship!
https://t.co/9T15Ckjpr0
Introducing an awesome opportunity to earn a stipend to support your sub-internship at one of the top CTS residency programs in the country!
This will be a month well-spent to sharpen your technical skills and content knowledge before residency.
The Svensson-Gillinov Scholarship in Cardiothoracic Surgery is now OPEN. Apply before March 1st, and don't forget you MUST also apply on VSLO.
2 outstanding students will be selected & notified by March 31st and announced at
@AATSHQ 2026. Apply here:
https://t.co/zTfWlAMmJF
Appying to cardiothoracic surgery I6 residency this cycle? Interested to hear why Cleveland Clinic continues to be a top destination for trainnees? Come meet our residents and learn about our program at our Open House on Thurs 9/18 8PM EST. Sign up below:
https://t.co/UNvDApLAC9
Wednesday mornings are dedicated time for resident education, featuring either a resident-led didactic with faculty or a wet lab.
This week was a great opportunity to learn AVR/MVR techniques from several staff! @JamesJYunMDPhD@DKimmaliardjuk@MichaelTongMD@AnthonyZakiMD
Researchers at @CleClinicHVTI found age is superior to aortopathy phenotype as a predictor of aortic mechanics in patients with bicuspid valve. Get access by logging in to #JTCVS: https://t.co/BBGsHjztge
@Bptkramer@EricRoselliMD
While most aortic coarctations are identified early in childhood, a subset of adolescent or adult patients have delayed diagnoses and undergo surgery later in life. Take a read to see how we handle primary coarctation repair in this demographic @CleClinicHVTI.
Reminder to apply to @CCF_CTSRes I6 away rotation while spots are still available! We’re beyond excited to meet the future of cardiothoracic surgery’s brightest minds. Please reach out with any questions. @ThoracicStudent@TSRA_official@CleClinicHVTI
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Applicants: as you finalize rank lists or start applying to away rotations, check out our intern’s (@MattThompsonMD) numbers from his 1st WEEK on cardiac:
Sternotomy/closure: 7
Cannulations: 4 aortic, 1 RA, 4 bicaval
Indirect retrograde: 3
Proximals: 1
It’s only up from here!
Our VSLO applications for I6 away rotations are officially open! Make sure you apply ASAP for best chances to secure a position. We look forward to seeing you in Cleveland!
Come listen to one of the world leaders (and one of the best teachers/mentors both in the OR and out) speak about a growing field in cardiac surgery. You don’t want to miss this!
Check out our study of patients undergoing surgery for acute type A dissection.
🫀Operative/overall mortality slightly favored aortic over non-aortic cannulation.
It was a privilege to be a part of this! @M_Pompeu_Sa_MD@IbrahimSultanMD@DSGMD@sarahyousefmd@XanderJacquemyn