Advanced Fellowship in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic Transplantation,...

American Society of Echocardiography; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health's Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at North Shore University Hospital invites applications for a 12-month Advanced Fellowship in thoracic surgery, starting August 1, 2026, through July 31, 2027, focusing on thoracic organ transplantation, MCS, and ECMO.

Fellows will participate in pre-operative assessment, recipient evaluation, intraoperative techniques, and post-operative care within a multidisciplinary team, with emphasis on cardiogenic shock management and

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in thoracic surgery (or foreign equivalent).
• Complete medical licensure requirements for the State of New York.

Responsibilities

• Pre-operative assessment and management of heart and lung transplant patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Intra-operative techniques and post-operative management; development of expertise in temporary mechanical support and management of cardiogenic shock.

Education

Thoracic Fellowship program or integrated residency

Job description

The Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at North Shore University Hospital Northwell Health is recruiting a candidate for an advanced fellowship training position starting August 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027. Their focus will include thoracic organ transplantation, mechanical circulatory support and ECMO. Interested applicants should be board-eligible/certified in thoracic surgery or foreign equivalent.

As a part of our growing heart and lung transplant teams, the fellow will participate in the comprehensive management of heart and lung transplant patients as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This will include pre-operative assessment and management, selection, recipient evaluation and acceptance, intra-operative techniques and post-operative management. In addition, the candidate will be involved in the surgical management of cardiogenic shock and develop their expertise in all forms of temporary mechanical support.

In addition to completing a Thoracic Fellowship program or integrated residency, applicants must meet medical licensure requirements for the State of New York.

All application materials will be reviewed by the selection committee. Eligible applicants will be invited to interview.