Training in Cardiac and Thoracic surgery has a had long tradition at Vanderbilt. From the 1930s to the present, Vanderbilt has been a pioneering and proudly academic medical center. At its center is the notion that we are building modern cardiothoracic surgery, and fundamental to this is training residents. As you explore training at Vanderbilt, we hope you recognize our broad clinical experience, world-class faculty and ultimately a unique preparation for the future.