UAB Cardiothoracic Surgery Annual Report 2015-16 UAB Medicine Cardiothoracic Surgery 2015/16 Annual | Page 47

EDUCATION & TRAINING

UAB ’ s Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery continues to enhance and expand its reputation as a center for training , research , and education . Our faculty is committed to the education of college students , medical students , general surgery residents , and CT surgery fellows .
General surgery and CV surgery residents participate in a variety of clinical and research activities . Some have presented their projects at the AATS and STSA .
General Surgery Residents & CV Surgery Fellows
Medical Students
Medical students are a consistent part of the CV surgery team . Their involvement spans from clinical rotations to our popular Summer
Scholars Research Program .
EDUCATION , TRAINING , & RESEARCH
Clinicians and researchers from around the world come to UAB to observe and participate in clinical and research activities .
Visiting Scholars
Undergraduate Students
College students participate in clinical observation and research programs within our division .
CV Surgery Residency Program
In 2014-15 , the cardiothoracic residency program saw a record number of applications through the online ERAS recruiting system for general surgery residents seeking training in cardiothoracic surgery , with 75 residents requesting interviews . We narrowed down that pool , and on May 11 , 2015 , we interviewed 29 candidates – another record for our thoracic surgery program – and they were ranked and certified utilizing the NRMP “ match ” system .
International Medical Students & Residents
International medical students and residents outside the realm of the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education continue to request training and education with our program . These individuals come to us completely self-funded , with a strong desire to visit with and learn from our faculty , while in turn helping the division by participating in outcomes research used for journal publications .
Summer Scholars Research Program
In 2013-2014 , 24 medical students , 2 college students , and 2 international visiting scholars participated in our division ’ s Summer Scholars Research Program . This innovative effort allows medical students to immerse themselves in the field of cardiothoracic surgery at the end of their first year of medical school . A dedicated faculty member mentors each student through a research project , and students also gain clinical experience by shadowing CVS faculty in clinic , rounds , and the operating room . They are provided didactic sessions to enhance their knowledge of evidence-based medicine . A majority of our students attain a publication and / or the opportunity to present their research at a national meeting . Some have even been awarded scholarships sponsored by the STS and AATS . www . uabmedicine . org 45