Cardiothoracic Surgery Training Programs
UC San Diego's Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery training programs are designed to train leaders in CT surgery. Our programs are directed by Patricia Thistlethwaite, MD, PhD, a world authority in pulmonary hypertension research, and under the guidance of our chief, Michael Madani, MD, an internationally-recognized expert in chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE).
Mission Statement and Philosophy
The mission of the training program is to train cardiothoracic surgeons who provide compassionate, expert-level care to patients from all backgrounds in an engaging and benevolent environment.
CT Surgery Residency
The program is designed to train leaders in CT surgery. The faculty have experience in all aspects of the specialty, including valvular repair, cardiothoracic transplantation, pulmonary thromboendarterectomy and minimally invasive cardiac surgery.
CT Surgery Fellowship
The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery Fellowship is designed to train leaders in CT surgery. Our program is directed by world authorities in pulmonary hypertension, chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension (CTEPH) and pulmonary thromboendarterectomy (PTE).