Congenital Cardiac Surgery (TS)
Specialty Description
Accredited Programs
18
Length of Training
2
Programs Requiring Step 1
--
Avg PGY-1 Salary
$96,228.06
Avg Hours / Week
71 Hours
Avg Vacation Days
19 Days
Specialty Overview
Congenital cardiac surgery involves the diagnosis and treatment of patients with congenital defects of the heart and great vessels, congenital arterial, venous, pulmonary, tracheobronchial, and lymphatic circulatory systems, including those components intrinsic to the heart.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.
Congenital Cardiac Surgery (TS) Training
Graduate year 1 positions are not available immediately upon medical school completion.
Length of Training
2 Years
Minimum Prior Years Required
7 Years
Total Active Residents
13
Eligibility & Application Criteria
Types of Graduates
Average of PY1 Interviews
3.2
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
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Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
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Resident Statistics
Average Number of Residents/Fellows
1
Resident Gender
Average hours on duty per week
71 Hours
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
22 Hours
Average days off duty per week
1.3 Days
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
17%
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
2%
Average resident/fellow compensation
$96,228.06
Average number of days of vacation
19 Days
Faculty Statistics
Avg Faculty:Resident Ratio
5.10:1
Avg Program Faculty
8
Avg Full-time Female Faculty
26%
Faculty Distribution
Graduate Career Plans
In 2025, 4 residents or fellows completed training in Congenital Cardiac Surgery (TS). Program directors knew of the plans of 4 (100%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
Post Graduate Landing Spots in 2025
Group Practice
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In Same Specialty
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In Same State as Program
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In NHSC or Similar Underserved Area
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Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.