University of Maryland Program
About This Program
The University of Maryland Integrated 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 residents at the forefront of surgical innovation. The program includes a dedicated 2-year research component to help build a scholarly foundation and shape the academic career of trainees. Set in the vibrant city of Baltimore, with a Baltimore
Program Statistics
Contact Information
Program Director
Shelby J Stewart, MD
Univ of Maryland Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Shannon Horne
Univ of Maryland Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Maryland Hosp
5th floor
29 S Greene St
Baltimore, MD 21201
301 Hospital Dr
Glen Burnie, MD 21061
500 Upper Chesapeake Dr
Bel Air, MD 21014
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)
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
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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.