Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Program
About This Program
The Thoracic Surgery Independent Fellowship Program at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center is dedicated to the comprehensive education and training of future thoracic surgeons. The programs mission is to prepare fellows to deliver the highest standards of patient-centered care to a diverse and multicultural society, with a focus on clinical excellence, professionalism, advocacy, and life-long learning. Consistent with the ACGME core competencies, and institutional mission, the program is committed to fo
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Dominic Emerson, MD
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Primary Program Contact
Kirsten Horvath, MHA
Cedars-Sinai Med Ctr
Locations
Cedars Sinai Medical Center
Ste A3100
127 S San Vicente Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048-3311
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
- None
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
- Program Director
- Physician preceptor at an away rotation (e.g., program director, faculty)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Application service release date
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
- Disability insurance
Salary Compensation
Year 6 through Year 7
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 28 Vacation Days and 5 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.