{"id":95,"date":"2018-01-19T21:04:46","date_gmt":"2018-01-19T21:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/?page_id=95"},"modified":"2026-07-07T13:26:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T18:26:41","slug":"residency-program-details","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/education\/residency-program-details\/","title":{"rendered":"Program Details"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"tabs far-notso\">\n            <ul class=\"tab-nav tab-nav-pill\" role=\"tablist\" data-tabs id=\"schedule-tabs\"><li class=\"tabs-title is-active role=presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_id_0\" role=\"tab\">Curriculum<\/a><\/li><li class=\"tabs-title  role=presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_id_1\" role=\"tab\">Clinical Rotation Schedule<\/a><\/li><li class=\"tabs-title  role=presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_id_2\" role=\"tab\">Description of Rotations<\/a><\/li><li class=\"tabs-title  role=presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_id_3\" role=\"tab\">Conferences<\/a><\/li><li class=\"tabs-title  role=presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_id_4\" role=\"tab\">Resources<\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tabs-content\" data-tabs-content=\"schedule-tabs\"><div id=\"tab_id_0\" class=\"panel tab is-active\" role=tabpanel\"><h3>Integrated Curriculum<\/h3>\n<p>The UT Health San Antonio Cardiothoracic Surgery <strong>integrated curriculum<\/strong> is divided into two distinct phases of training: Foundations and Thoracic Surgery. The <strong>Foundations <\/strong>curriculum is focused on the first two years of the residency program and includes rotations in cardiothoracic surgery, general surgery, vascular surgery, transplant, pediatric surgery, trauma and emergency surgery, cardiology, pulmonary, radiology, and simulation training. The <strong>Thoracic Surgery <\/strong>curriculum spans years three through six and consists of graduated rotations in adult cardiac, general thoracic, and congenital heart surgery. This follows the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/10n8iZfyGf5KUX2mozOiSZ2EerRuIpzyECrXucrfgJls\/edit#gid=288249639\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thoracic Surgical Curriculum<\/a> provided by the <a href=\"https:\/\/sts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Society of Thoracic Surgery<\/a>. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1923\" src=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/10\/STS-logo-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"153\" height=\"153\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/10\/STS-logo-400x400.jpg 400w, https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/10\/STS-logo.jpg 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 153px) 100vw, 153px\" \/> Graduates are eligible for certification by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.abts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The American Board of Thoracic Surgery<\/a> and fully competent in all areas of cardiothoracic surgery. <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1922\" src=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/10\/ABTS-Logo-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"145\" height=\"145\" \/> A description of clinical rotations and a sample schedule is included in the &#8220;Clinical Rotations&#8221; tab above.<\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"tab_id_1\" class=\"panel tab \" role=tabpanel\"><p>&lt;h3&gt;Clinical Rotations&lt;\/h3&gt;<br \/>As part of our mission for to train the best cardiothoracic surgery residents, we offer a wide range of rotations in all aspects of cardiothoracic surgery. Below you will see a sample of our clinic rotations block schedule along with a description of each of the rotations.<\/p>\n<p>We encourage you to reach out for any questions on our residency program.<\/p>\n<h3>Sample Clinical Rotations Senior \/ Chief Block Schedule<\/h3>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-6\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-6\" summary=\"CT Residency Sample Block Schedule.xlsx\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><th class=\"column-2\">PGY3<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">PGY4<\/th><th class=\"column-4\">PGY5<\/th><th class=\"column-5\">PGY6<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">July<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Perfusion<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Heart Failure<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Thoracic<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">UH Cardiac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">August<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UH Cardiothoracic <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Heart Failure<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Thoracic<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">UH Cardiac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">September<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Thoracic<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">UH Cardiothoracic <\/td><td class=\"column-4\">UH Cardiac<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Congenital<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">October<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Thoracic<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">UH Cardiothoracic <\/td><td class=\"column-4\">UH Cardiac<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Elective<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">November<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UH Cardiothoracic <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">UH Cardiac<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Heart Failure<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Thoracic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">December<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UH Cardiothoracic <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">UH Cardiac<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Heart Failure<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Thoracic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">January<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">SICU<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Thoracic<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Congenital<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">UH Cardiac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">February<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Cath Lab<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Thoracic<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">UH Cardiothoracic <\/td><td class=\"column-5\">UH Cardiac<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">March<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UH Cardiothoracic <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">UH Cardiac<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Thoracic<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Heart Failure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">April<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UH Cardiothoracic <\/td><td class=\"column-3\">UH Cardiac<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Thoracic<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Heart Failure<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UH Cardiac<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">UH Cardiothoracic <\/td><td class=\"column-4\">Elective<\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Thoracic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">June<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UH Cardiac<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Congenital<\/td><td class=\"column-4\">UH Cardiothoracic <\/td><td class=\"column-5\">Thoracic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-6 from cache -->\n<h3>Sample Clinical Rotations Junior Block Schedule<\/h3>\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-10\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-10\" summary=\"CT Residency Sample Junior Block Schedule\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\"><\/td><th class=\"column-2\">PGY1<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">PGY2<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-striping row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">July<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UH Cardiothoracic<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">VA Vascular<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">August<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">General Surgery<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">VA Vascular \/ Methodist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">September<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Radiology<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Methodist \/ Plastics<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">October<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Anesthesia<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Plastics \/ General Surgery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">November<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">UH Vascular<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">General Surgery \/ Methodist<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">December<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Simulation Skills Development<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Methodist \/ Transplant<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">January<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Trauma<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Transplant \/ General Surgery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-9\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">February<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Pulmonary Consult<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">General Surgery \/ Trauma<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-10\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">March<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">General Surgery<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Trauma \/ Surgical Oncology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-11\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">April<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">SICU<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Surgical Oncology<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-12\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">May<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Heart Station<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Surgical Oncology \/ VA CT \/ Peds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-13\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">June<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Pediatric Surgery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-10 from cache -->\n<\/div><div id=\"tab_id_2\" class=\"panel tab \" role=tabpanel\"><h3>Description of Clinical Rotations<\/h3>\n<h3>University Hospital<\/h3>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1467\" src=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/UHS-550x145.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"145\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/UHS-550x145.jpg 550w, https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/UHS-800x211.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/UHS-768x202.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/UHS-1536x404.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/UHS-640x168.jpg 640w, https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/UHS-1024x269.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/UHS-1200x316.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/UHS.jpg 1900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/>UH Cardiac<\/strong> &#8211; Resident functions as chief of the adult cardiac surgery service at University Hospital. Responsibilities include participating in all available cardiac surgeries (including lung transplant), directing rounds and managing inpatient care for all ICU and ACU cardiac patients, developing plans for and staffing adult cardiac consults, participating in outpatient cardiac and thoracic clinics, and coordinating and reviewing rotating residents from other service lines. Objectives include developing surgical skills, exposure to cardiac surgery, critical care management and leadership abilities. These are typically 2 month rotations, and are reserved for senior residents starting last month of PGY-3 through PGY-6.<\/p>\n<p><strong>UH Cardiothoracic<\/strong> &#8211; Resident functions as chief of the adult thoracic surgery service at University Hospital while contributing to adult cardiac service as needed. Responsibilities include participating in all available thoracic surgeries as well as cardiac surgeries (and lung transplants) otherwise uncovered, directing rounds and managing inpatient care for all ICU and ACU thoracic patients, developing plans for and staffing thoracic consults, and participating in outpatient cardiac and thoracic clinics. Objectives include developing surgical skills, exposure to cardiac and thoracic surgery, and critical care management. These are typically 2 month rotations for senior residents from PGY-3 through PGY-6.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Congenital<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Resident functions as surgical resident for multidisciplinary Congenital Cardiac service at University Hospital. Responsibilities include participating in all available surgeries, participating in multidisciplinary faculty rounds for pediatric cardiac care unit, and\u00a0 participating in outpatient clinic. Objectives include understanding complex anatomy and physiology, developing surgical skills, and functioning in a multidisciplinary settings. These are 1 month rotations for senior residents from PGY-3 through PGY-6.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cath Lab<\/strong> &#8211; Resident functions as a junior interventional cardiology fellow. Responsibilities include participating in planning and implementation of all available interventional procedures, and participating in multidisciplinary rounds. Objectives include development of percutaneous and interventional skills while functioning in a multidisciplinary setting. These are 1 month rotations designed for PGY-3 residents.<\/p>\n<h3>Methodist Hospital<\/h3>\n<p><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1519\" src=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/methodist-550x315.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/methodist-550x315.jpg 550w, https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/methodist-800x458.jpg 800w, https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/methodist-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/methodist-640x366.jpg 640w, https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/methodist.jpg 944w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/>MHS Thoracic<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; Resident functions as chief of the thoracic service at <a href=\"https:\/\/sahealth.com\/locations\/methodist-hospital\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Methodist Hospital<\/a>. Responsibilities include participating in all available thoracic surgeries, rounding on and managing all ICU and ACU patients, developing plans for and staffing consults, and participating in outpatient cardiac and thoracic clinics. Objectives include developing surgical skills, exposure to thoracic surgery, and critical care management. These are typically 2 month rotations for senior residents from PGY-3 through PGY-6.<\/p>\n<p><strong>MHS Heart Failure<\/strong> &#8211; Resident functions as surgical resident for multidisciplinary Heart Failure\/MCS service at Methodist Hospital. Responsibilities include participating in all available surgeries, participating in multidisciplinary faculty rounds for surgical patients, and participating in outpatient clinic. Objectives include developing surgical skills, knowledge and management of complex physiology, exposure to private practice model, and functioning in a multidisciplinary setting.\u00a0 These are 2 month rotations for senior residents from PGY-4 through PGY-6.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Elective<\/strong> &#8211; Each resident is offered one month during PGY-5 during which time they may pursue a particular interest within UT Health or at an outside institution.<\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"tab_id_3\" class=\"panel tab \" role=tabpanel\"><h3>Didactic Teaching Conferences<\/h3>\n<p>We have weekly didactic sessions in the form of teaching conferences for junior and senior residents led by our faculty that follow the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/10n8iZfyGf5KUX2mozOiSZ2EerRuIpzyECrXucrfgJls\/edit#gid=288249639\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thoracic Surgical Curriculum<\/a> provided by the <a href=\"https:\/\/sts.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Society of Thoracic Surgery<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Multidisciplinary Conferences<\/h3>\n<p>We have regularly scheduled conferences for specific disease processes often held in conjunction with other services or divisions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Structural Heart Conference (w\/ Cardiology) &#8211; Every Tuesday, 11:30am-12:30pm<\/li>\n<li>Aortic Conference (w\/ Vascular Surgery) &#8211; Every 3rd Wednesday, 4:00pm-5:00pm<\/li>\n<li>Thoracic Tumor Board (w\/ Oncology) &#8211; Every Monday, 12:00pm-1:00pm<\/li>\n<li>Methodist Lung Cancer Conference &#8211; 2nd \/ 4th Wednesday each month, 7:00am-8:00am<\/li>\n<li>Methodist Complex GI Cancer Conference &#8211; 1st \/ 3rd Tuesday each month, 7:00am-8:00am<\/li>\n<li>Resident Case Conference &#8211; 4th Wednesday each month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Grand Rounds<\/h3>\n<p>Held every Thursday afternoon, Cardiothoracic Surgery Grand Rounds is a mix of resident presentations and invited speakers from within our institution and from all over the world to come talk about contemporary topics related to cardiothoracic surgery. Attendees include members from other departments in addition to our own faculty, residents and students.<\/p>\n<p>These talks have sparked great discussion on how disease processes are managed, emerging techniques \/ technology, and our evolving role as cardiothoracic surgeons.\u00a0 It is also a great opportunity for our residents to get exposure to leaders in the field, as well as an opportunity to show what the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at UT Health San Antonio is about.<\/p>\n<h3>Journal Club<\/h3>\n<p>Held on the third Tuesday evening of every month, Journal Club is a dinner meeting of the residents and faculty of the Department. Each participant presents a paper from a recent issue of one of the two major journals for our specialty. A critical appraisal is given followed by discussion by the rest of the group. This is a great casual opportunity for residents of all levels to become comfortable speaking to an audience, and everyone on the team getting to spend time together outside of the hospital setting.<\/p>\n<h3>The Johnson Center for Surgical Innovation<\/h3>\n<p>The Johnson Center for Surgical Innovation (JCSI) was created from collaborative efforts between the Department of Surgery at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio (UTHSCSA), members of the J. Bradley Aust Surgical Society and the Johnson family in honor of Dr. Stewart M. \u2018Skeet\u2019 Johnson and Mr. Hugh M. Johnson.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1749 size-medium aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/jcsi-sign-e1598892196807-550x222.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"550\" height=\"222\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/jcsi-sign-e1598892196807-550x222.jpg 550w, https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/jcsi-sign-e1598892196807.jpg 592w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The JCSI is a 1300 square-foot simulation training facility designed to help surgery residents hone their skills in a safe, low-stakes environment. The JCSI is open to all residents 24 X 7 X 365. Additionally, all interns complete a one month dedicated skills lab rotation.<\/p>\n<p>The JCSI is a certified testing site for the SAGES\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flsprogram.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fundamentals of Laparoscopic Surgery<\/a>\u00a0(FLS),\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fesprogram.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fundamentals of Endoscopic Surgery<\/a>\u00a0(FES), and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.fuseprogram.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Fundamental Use of Surgical Energy<\/a>\u00a0(FUSE) exams.<\/p>\n<h3>Wet Lab Simulation<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-1431 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/All-Residents-300x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/All-Residents-300x400.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/All-Residents-413x550.jpg 413w, https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2020\/08\/All-Residents.jpg 576w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>On a quarterly basis, in lieu of Grand Rounds, we arrange a Wet Lab experience. The use of animal tissues for teaching basic surgical skills, along with advanced surgical techniques provides an opportunity for faculty and trainee involvement in teaching in an environment with minimal stress, and a technical discussion that may not be possible in the operating room. We believe that it is a critical component of cardiothoracic surgical training.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><div id=\"tab_id_4\" class=\"panel tab \" role=tabpanel\"><h3>Resources<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/tsrapodcast\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The TSRA Podcast<\/a> (Soundcloud)<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/spreadsheets\/d\/10n8iZfyGf5KUX2mozOiSZ2EerRuIpzyECrXucrfgJls\/edit?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The National Thoracic Surgical Curriculum (TSC)<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sts.org\/learning-center\/sts-learning-center\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">STS Learning Center<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/tsda.org\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">TSDA Education<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Applications<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/students-residents.aamc.org\/applying-residency\/article\/eras-timeline-md-residency\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ERAS 2021 Residency Timeline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/mk0nrmp3oyqui6wqfm.kinstacdn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/2021-Main-Residency-Match-Detailed-Calendar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">NRMP 2021 Main Residency Match Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<div class=\"panel outline\"><nav aria-label=\"Residency Program sub-navigation\" class=\"collapsible subnav\"><h2 class=\"close\">Residency Program<\/h2><ul id=\"menu-residency-program\" class=\"subnav leaf\" data-accordion-menu><li id=\"menu-item-2194\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2194\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/education\/\">Overview<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-2193\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2193\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/education\/meet-our-residents\/\">Meet Our Residents<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-2195\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2195\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/education\/meet-our-graduates-2\/\">Meet Our Graduates<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-2196\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-post_type menu-item-object-page menu-item-2196\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/education\/residency-program-details\/\">Program Details<\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"menu-item-2715\" class=\"menu-item menu-item-type-custom menu-item-object-custom menu-item-2715\"><a href=\"https:\/\/uthscsa.edu\/university\/about-san-antonio\">About San Antonio<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/nav><\/div>[vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/team-member\/john-h-calhoon-md\/\">Dr. John H. Calhoon<\/a><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-2403 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/lsom.uthscsa.edu\/ct-surgery\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2018\/01\/John-Calhoon-Lab-Coat-2021-285x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"245\" height=\"344\" \/>Program Director | <a href=\"mailto:ctsurgeducationprgm@uthscsa.edu\">Email<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row gap=&#8221;35&#8243;][vc_column width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221;] Dr. John H. 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