Thomas Jefferson University and Jefferson Health is pleased to announce an opening for the unaccredited Thoracic Aortic Surgery Fellowship from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2028. The selected fellow will actively participate in management of patients on the Cardiovascular Surgery Service under the direct supervision of the attending cardiac surgeons. Fellows will gain extensive hands-on experience and exposure to advanced aortic therapies, including but not limited to: aortic valve repair, valve sparing root replacement, Bentall procedure, Ross procedure, repair of acute and chronic dissection, complex aortic arch reconstruction, open thoracoabdominal aortic repair, and novel endovascular aortic therapies. Our aortic center is at the forefront of new clinical trials and use of cutting-edge devices. The team performs over 350 thoracic aortic procedures annually; this diverse case mix and position on the forefront of aortic therapies provides an incomparable opportunity to refine surgical skills and be prepared to become an aortic surgeon.

Responsibilities will include management of the postoperative care of the patients. We highly encourage the selected aortic fellow to participate in national aortic conferences and conduct clinical research. The qualified candidate will hold a current, unrestricted or institutional Pennsylvania medical license and have experience in cardiology, cardiac surgery, and/or critical care medicine. The fellow will not maintain an independent surgical practice or perform independent elective cardiovascular surgical procedures without direct supervision by the Chief of Cardiovascular Surgery or his designee. This program is the perfect blend of intensive hands-on clinical experience, research, teaching, and clinical decision-making.

Applicants should provide Personal Statement, CV, USMLE scores/status and Letter of Recommendation. 

Duration: 12 months

Citizenship/Visa:  US Citizen, US permanent resident status, or current H-1B visa holder in the United States

Educational Goals and Objectives:

• Develop skills in the preoperative assessment of complex adult cardiac surgical problems, including aortic surgery.
• Develop skills and techniques of intraoperative repair of aortic and other complex adult cardiac surgical problems.
• Be responsible for the post-operative management of patients after aortic surgery and other complex cardiac surgical procedures.
• Participate in original research of the surgical management of aortic pathology.
• Expected to experience a broad outpatient exposure and will be expected to attend the Aortic Surgery Clinic with the Aortic Surgery team.
• Participate in the teaching activity of the Department of Surgery and the Division of Cardiac Surgery. This includes presentation of cases at Aortic Case
• Conference and weekly Morbidity & Mortality Conference if he/she was involved in the case.  

On-Call Responsibilities:

• The Aortic Fellow will have call approximately once per week.
• The Aortic Fellow will make rounds on patients on the cardiovascular surgery step-down and intensive care units.
• The Aortic Fellow will be available for consultation.
• The Aortic Fellow will be immediately available to respond to all calls for assistance from other healthcare providers at the hospital.
• The Aortic Fellow will promptly involve the attending surgeon in any evaluation or management issue requiring attention.