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Application Process
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Positions Offered

The University of Kentucky Cardiothoracic Surgery program offers a two-year fellowship position for individuals who have graduated from approved general surgery residency programs. We are currently accepting applications for two available CT fellowship politions.

A 24-month training program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

  • One resident per year
  • Selection made 12 months prior to commencement of residency

Application Requirements

The University of Kentucky Thoracic Surgery Residency Program requires the following materials:

  • Thoracic Surgery Application*
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Three letters of recommendation (including a letter from the Program Director)
  • ABSITE scores
  • Wallet sized photo
*All positions are filled through the Thoracic Surgery Matching Program. Applications for this program are available by calling the National Residency Match Program at (202) 828-0566.

Applications will not be considered until they are complete.

Victor A. Ferraris, M.D., Ph.D.
Tyler Gill Professor and Chief
Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center
900 South Limestone Street, Suite 320
Lexington, KY 40324
e-mail:
vferr2@uky.edu

or

Jennifer Martin
Thoracic Program Coordinator
Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery
University of Kentucky
900 South Limestone Street, Suite 320
Lexington, KY 40324
(859) 323-6494
jdmart3@uky.edu

Please include an e-mail address with your application. We will be responding to questions by e-mail. Any questions or comments can be e-mailed to Jennifer Martin at the following address: jdmart3@uky.edu.

Interview Dates

Interviews will be offered in March of each year. We must have your completed application before you are granted an interview

Visiting the UK College of Medicine

On your interview date, you will be given a tour of the University of Kentucky Chandler Medical Center and the hospital facilities. For information on the area, see Kentucky Connect .

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