McMaster University - Faculty of Health Sciences

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Residency (Cardiac Surgery)

McMaster University - Faculty of Health Sciences

Faculty:Medicine
Degree:Not Applicable
Field of Study:Medicine (MD)
Surgical Technology/Technologist
Length:6 Year(s)
Scholarships:10

Description:

The cardiac surgical residency program is a small program, that facilitates a large degree of direct interaction between resident trainee and attending staff. There are 8 cardiac surgeons with an annual pump case volume of 1800. This provides a substantial clinical volume to which residents are exposed and eliminates competition from other residents or fellows. Rotations on other services involve some resident interaction and supervision by more senior resident staff, as well as group teaching sessions and seminars.

Program includes general surgery, intensive care, cardiology, vascular surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiac surgery.

Prerequisites:

These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
    Selection Criteria

    An acceptable academic record, particularly in areas related to cardiac diseases, for example.

    Proven interest in cardiac surgery demonstrated by elective choices or research activities.
    Additional Admission Requirements:
    • Letter(s) of Reference
    • Statement of Research Interests
    Letters of reference reflecting on candidate's interests, motivation and learning ability. Comments should include opinion about candidate's interpersonal interactions, reliability, maturity and professionalism. Demonstrated interests in research: basic or clinical or epidemiological (e.g. surgical outcomes)

    * We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.

    Modified on October 05, 2023