Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia

The Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship Program provides trainees with extensive experience in the perioperative care of patients undergoing all types of contemporary cardiac surgical procedures. These include coronary artery bypass (on and off cardiopulmonary bypass), valve replacement and repair (including transcutaneous aortic valve replacement and mitral valve repair; MitraClip), aortic and left ventricular aneurysm resection and repair, complex aortic surgery including aortic dissection, aortic arch replacement, and hypothermic circulatory arrest, temporary (e.g., VV and VA ECMO, ProtekDuo) and durable (e.g., HeartMate, HeartWare) ventricular assist devices, total artificial heart implantation, and heart and lung transplantation.

Fellows rotate through the cardiovascular intensive care unit to develop expertise in postoperative care. Fellows gain comprehensive experience in intraoperative transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) through training in the operating room, journal clubs, TEE review sessions, a dedicated rotation in the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center Echocardiography Laboratory, and state-of-the-art simulation. Fellows are fully prepared to successfully complete National Board of Echocardiography certification in Advanced Perioperative TEE. Fellows also have the opportunity to participate in clinical or basic science research.

To apply, please complete the MCW Affiliated Hospitals Graduate Medical Education Application Form (PDF) and submit it to Education Program Coordinator Sarah Pritchard at spritchard@mcw.edu.

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