Training the Thoracic Surgeons of Tomorrow

The FIU/Baptist Health Thoracic Surgery Fellowship provides fellows with a rigorous and engaging training experience. Through exposure to cases of all levels of complexity, the program prepares highly skilled clinicians for practice in both academic and community health care settings.

Fellows train alongside board-certified thoracic surgeons within Baptist Health’s multidisciplinary, patient- and family-centered care environment. They enjoy opportunities to learn in state-of-the-art facilities providing innovative care and developing expertise in fundamental techniques, robotic surgery, endoscopic interventions, as well as the most advanced technologies. Fellows graduate well prepared to deliver exceptional care locally and beyond.

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Baptist Hospital

Baptist Hospital of Miami, the flagship of Baptist Health with over 900 beds, is a nationally recognized destination for advanced cancer, heart, and neuroscience care, offering leading-edge technology, multidisciplinary expertise, and the distinction of being Florida’s first and only six-time Magnet® Hospital for Nursing Excellence.

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South Miami Hospital

For more than 65 years, Baptist Health South Miami Hospital has provided trusted, advanced care to southern Miami-Dade County with 24/7 emergency services, specialty expertise in heart, lung, spine, and bariatrics, leading-edge procedures and diagnostics, and comprehensive family care including a Level III NICU and maternity services.

Curriculum

 

  • PGY 6
    Post-graduate Year 6
    Core RotationsLength
    CV-SICU4 weeks
    Adult Cardiac Intro4 weeks
    Thoracic12 weeks
    Adult Cardiac12 weeks
    Congenital8 weeks
    H/F Transplant8 weeks
  • PGY 7
    Post-graduate Year 7
    Core RotationsLength
    Thoracic16 weeks
    Adult Cardiac28 weeks
    Elective4 weeks

Program Application Requirements

Our program attracts, educates, and retains exceptional talent to serve the South Florida community.

Acceptance/admission to the program is contingent on the submission of all requested materials and meeting all eligibility requirements determined by the program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Residency Prerequisites

ACGME-accredited general residency program, an AOA-approved residency program, a program with ACGME International (ACGMEI) Advanced Specialty Accreditation, or a Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)-accredited or College of Family Physicians of Canada (CFPC)-accredited residency program located in Canada.

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A Transformative Education

At the Wertheim College of Medicine, your journey is enhanced by diversity, research, innovation and community outreach. Our programs empower the next generation of physicians with the knowledge, skills and experience necessary to become leaders in the healthcare field.

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Life in South Florida 

Considered the gateway to the Americas, Miami is a culturally rich and diverse city, home to world-class shopping, award-winning restaurants, a vibrant art scene and endless adventure. The beautiful beaches and year-round tropical weather make the city an exceptional place to live and work.

No matter your mood, Miami always has something fun and exciting to do!

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