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Cardiothoracic Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support Fellowship


Fellowship position vacancy

University of Washington in Seattle is searching for well-qualified candidates to fill one (1) fellowship position.

Applicants must be board-eligible or certified with the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) or the foreign equivalent in Thoracic Surgery and be eligible for licensure in Washington State.

The primary objective of the MCS and Cardiothoracic Transplant Fellowship is to produce a balanced, well-qualified thoracic transplant surgeon prepared for practice in an academic or private practice environment. Over the course of this 12-month program, the fellow will gain comprehensive experience in the management of end-stage heart and lung disease. The fellow will become a skilled surgeon in the following aspects:

  • Cardiac transplant and mechanical circulatory support
  • Lung transplant
  • Procurement/donor management

At the end of the year of training, fellows will meet the requirements to obtain UNOS and JCHO certifications. For more information, see below:

Fellowship Position

Timeline:

  1. Application Deadline: October 30, 2023
  2. Interviews: November – December 2023
  3. Selection: January 202

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