Thoracic Surgery, Mayo Clinic [2]

200 First Street SW
Rochester, MN 55905
Carla MacLean [3], Program Coordinator

K. Robert Shen, MD [4]
Program Director

Joseph A. Dearani, MD [5]
Chief of Cardiac Division

Dennis A. Wigle, MD [6]
Chief of Thoracic Division

Program Information

• Traditional program
• Two residents accepted per year (one GTS track, one CVS track)

Unique Program Components

Massive volume of cardiovascular and general thoracic surgery patients. Extensive lecture/conference schedule and simulation center curriculum. Visiting professors in cardiovascular and general thoracic surgery. Opportunity for clinical research projects with eventual publication/presentation.