Thoracic Surgery-Integrated
Specialty
Specialty Training
| Academic year | 2024 |
| Number of accredited programs | 36 |
| Length of accredited training | 6 |
| Minimum number of prior years required | 0 |
| Offers graduate year 1 positions, available immediately upon medical school completion | yes |
| Average number of PY1 interviews | 26.5 |
| Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview | 60% |
| Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview | 34% |
| Total number of active residents/fellows | 296 |
| Average number of residents/fellows | 8.7 |
| Average percent female | 35% |
| Average percent international medical graduates | 6% |
| Average percent DOs | 2% |
| Average number of full-time physician faculty | 26.2 |
| Average number of part-time physician faculty | 0.4 |
| Average percent female full-time physician faculty | 21% |
| Average ratio of full-time physician faculty to resident/fellow | 2.8 |
| Average hours on duty per week | 71 |
| Average maximum consecutive hours on duty | 21 |
| Average days off duty per week | 1.1 |
| Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics | 13% |
| Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings | 2% |
| Average resident/fellow compensation | $69,531.12 |
| Average number of days of vacation | 21 |
Graduates' Career Plans
In 2024, 29 residents or fellows completed training in Thoracic Surgery-Integrated. Program directors knew of the plans of 25 (86.2%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
| Completing training | 29 |
| With known plans | 25 (86.2%) |
| Pursuing more training | 6 (24%) |
| Practicing in the US | 12 (48%) |
| Group practice | 7 (58.3%) |
| In same specialty | 12 (100%) |
| In same state as program | 1 (8.3%) |
| In NHSC or similar underserved area | 1 (8.3%) |
| Academician | 7 (28%) |
| Full-time | 7 (100%) |
| Military | 0 (0%) |
| Non-clinical research | 0 (0%) |
| Non-medical career/left country | 0 (0%) |
| Unemployed | 0 (0%) |