Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship (Minnesota)

Overview

The management of patients undergoing cardiothoracic and major vascular surgery represents some of the most interesting and challenging cases in anesthesiology. These patients are typically older and have complex comorbidities. Furthermore, the physiologic changes that occur, particularly during cardiac surgery and cardiopulmonary bypass, are unique.

If you are pursuing an academic career in cardiovascular and thoracic (CVT) anesthesiology, or are someone who will manage these cases in the private setting, the Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, offers excellent training and a range of opportunities.

Given the surgical volume at Mayo Clinic, your opportunities in this fellowship are virtually unlimited. Some fellows have sought training tailored to the cardiothoracic and vascular practices seen in the private setting; others have concentrated in echocardiography, worked on clinical or laboratory-based research projects, or focused on the congenital practice. There is also a wealth of opportunities related to thoracic or major vascular surgery.

When you successfully complete this fellowship you will be superbly trained to manage cardiothoracic and major vascular surgical cases. The faculty and the fellowship are dynamic and offer a range of opportunities that can be tailored to individual interests. The Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic offers training to build and advance your career.

Accreditation

The Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Certification

After successfully completing the program, you are eligible to take the advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography (PTE) examination offered by the National Board of Echocardiography, and you will be eligible for advanced PTE certification.

Program history

The Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, began in the 1980s and became accredited in 2007. We anticipate three trainees will complete this program annually.