Why UT Southwestern?
The department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery appreciates that there are many quality Thoracic Surgery fellowships for applicants to apply to and pursue. We think that UT Southwestern is one of the best.
Work-Life Balance
The Thoracic Fellowship program leadership understands the value and importance of the balance between your training as a cardiovascular and thoracic surgeon and your home and personal life. Our trainees and their families enjoy their off time as much as they enjoy being in the operating room and caring for patients.
World Class Distinction for Excellence
UT Southwestern was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 hospital in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex for 2024-2025, its eighth consecutive year to receive the honor. Our cardiology and heart surgery program was ranked #21 in the nation, and our pulmonology and lung surgery service was ranked #17.
Diverse Opportunities
- Over 150 training programs
- Annual cumulative patient volume: 435,000
- Cumulative patient beds: 1,600
- State of the art clinical facilities
- Faculty who are leaders in their field