Advanced Heart and Lung Failure and Transplantation Fellowship

Cleveland Clinic•Cleveland, OH

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About The Position

The Cleveland Clinic's renowned Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute is pleased to offer a one-year comprehensive surgical fellowship in the management of advanced heart and lung failure and transplantation. This program offers an exceptional opportunity for qualified candidates to gain extensive hands-on experience at one of the most active and accomplished transplant centers in the world. Graduates of this program are highly sought after in the marketplace and several have become surgical directors of transplant programs within a few years of graduation. Program Highlights High-Volume Exposure: Over 6,000 cardiac surgeries annually, including: 140+ heart transplants and durable LVAD implantations 130+ lung transplants Extensive experience with temporary mechanical circulatory support Advanced Surgical Training: Adult heart and lung transplantation LVAD implantation and management Complex cardiac reoperations and high-risk procedures with or without mechanical support Acute Mechanical Circulatory Support: Participation in SHOCK team evaluations for cardiogenic shock Selection, insertion and management of temporary MCS devices, including Impella 5.5 and ECMO Ex Vivo Lung Perfusion: Access to our dedicated in-house EVLP lab for advanced lung transplant training Work Environment: Collegial, high-volume, and innovation-driven culture Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits Exposure to some of the most complex and rewarding cardiothoracic surgical cases

Requirements

Completion of one of the following: Integrated Thoracic Surgery Residency
4+3 Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency
Traditional Cardiothoracic Surgery Fellowship (2 or 3 years)
OR Graduation from a Canadian-accredited Cardiac Surgery Residency
Must qualify for a full Ohio medical license

Responsibilities

Active participation in candidate evaluation and selection for heart, lung, and combined heart-lung transplantation
Technical surgical training in: Heart and lung transplantation
Durable and temporary mechanical circulatory support
Perioperative care of transplant and mechanical support patients
Involvement in high-risk cardiac surgeries, including those requiring temporary MCS