University of Maryland Program
About This Program
The University of Maryland Independent Thoracic Surgery Residency offers a distinctive experience with balanced Cardiac and Thoracic exposure. As the institution behind the worlds first successful genetically modified pig heart transplants, Maryland places trainees at the forefront of surgical innovation. Set in the vibrant city of Baltimore, with a Baltimore Veterans Hospital affiliation, trainees operate across a richly diverse patient population and case mix.
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Shelby J Stewart, MD
Univ of Maryland Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Shannon Horne
Univ of Maryland Med System
Locations
Univ of Maryland Hosp
5th Fl
29 S Greene St
Baltimore, MD 21201
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
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
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
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Dental insurance
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
Salary Compensation
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Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.