Month | 1st Year | 2nd Year |
July | Thoracic | |
August | Cardiac | |
September | ||
October | Cardiac | |
November | Thoracic | |
December | ||
January | Thoracic | |
February | Cath Lab / | |
March | Congenital | |
April | Thoracic | Cardiac |
May | ||
June | Cardiac | Thoracic |
CARDIAC - Adult cardiac surgery with broad exposure to coronary, valve, and aortic surgery including experience with heart failure and transplant. Includes consult coverage and bimonthly clinics at on-site Veteran's Administration (VA) facility. (All VA patients go to UK Hospital for surgery and post-op management.)
THORACIC - General thoracic surgery with broad exposure to lung, esophageal, chest wall, pleural, and mediastinal diseases. Includes on-call coverage of on-site VA facility for thoracic emergencies.
CATH LAB /Interventional Pulm. - Hybrid rotation with the cath lab and interventional pulmonary experience, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
CONGENITAL - Congenital cardiac surgery