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University of Chicago Program
Chicago, IL
Data Last updated: 3/28/2025
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Our program offers a unique fellowship experience with exposure in the full spectrum of cardiothoracic surgery services, including coronary artery and valve surgery, treatment of heart and lung failure, thoracic oncology, aortic surgery, and benign thoracic diseases. Each fellow may elect to pursue either the thoracic or cardiac track to provide additional exposure. We focus on the development of technical and knowledge-based competencies through didactic, clinical, and simulation learning.
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Program best described as
University-based
Primary teaching site
University of Chicago Medical Center
Accredited length of training
3
Required length
3
Accepting applications for training that begins in 2025-2026 No
Will be accepting applications for training that begins in 2026-2027 Yes
Program start dates July, August 1
Participates in ERAS® Yes
Affiliated with U.S. government No
Program Director: Jessica Donington MD
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
Thoracic Suite S-546
5841 S Maryland Ave Ste MC7082
Chicago, IL 60637-1465
Tel: (773) 834-6121
Fax: (773) 834-9114
E-mail: jdonington@bsd.uchicago.edu jdonington@bsd.uchicago.edu
Person to contact for more information about the program: Zainab Aslam MD
Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
MC5030 Rm O200 Dept of Surgery
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637
Tel: (773) 795-1240
Fax:
E-mail: Zainab.Aslam@bsd.uchicago.edu Zainab.Aslam@bsd.uchicago.edu
Survey Received: 7/9/2024

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Univ of Chicago Med Ctr
Thoracic Suite S-546
5841 S Maryland Ave Ste MC7082
Chicago, IL 60637-1465

Sponsor

University of Chicago Medical Center
5841 S Maryland Ave
Chicago, IL 60637

Participant(s)

Evanston Hospital-Northshore University Health System
2650 Ridge Ave
Evanston, IL 60201-1781