There will be two thoracic surgery residency positions available to start July 1, 2011. We participate in the National Resident Matching Program; consequently we observe all the official regulations and deadlines related to submission of your application. In addition, all applications must be submitted through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service) at www.aamc.org/students/erasfellow/start.htm.
Please include the following with your application:
- Photograph
- Personal Statement
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- Minimum Three Reference Letters
- Medical school transcripts
- USMLE scores for Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3
- Copy of results of last in-training exam (may be sent directly to program)
Interviews will be held in the spring of 2010. Applicants will be contacted directly to schedule interviews. Only applicants who will be eligible for certification by The American Board of Surgery at the anticipated start of residency will be considered. Please address any questions to:
Phyllis Weigum, Program Coordinator
Residency Program
University of Texas at Southwestern Medical Center
Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75390-8879
214.645.7707
phyllis.weigum@utsouthwestern.edu
National Resident Matching Program
2450 N Street NW
Washington, DC 20037-1127
202.828.0566
Also, please see our University Residency Program Website.
