FELLOWSHIP IN CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY

The Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Surgery offered by MGA Medical Global Academy is a post-graduate course aimed at the development of advanced skills in surgical procedures in the cardiothoracic and non-cardiothoracic fields, of medical professionals who want to grow their expertise in practice. The program integrates clinical exposure, clinical training, a multi-disciplinary approach, and research-focused education to equip participants with the skills needed to meet today’s demands in cardiothoracic surgery. Fellows acquire broad expertise in adult cardiac surgery, thoracic surgery, pediatric cardiothoracic surgery, cardiac transplantation, minimally invasive and robotic-assisted surgery, vascular surgery, pulmonary hypertension management, advanced cardiac imaging, neurocognitive care, mechanical circulatory support and end-of-life surgical care. Teamwork, ethical practice, surgical leadership, patient management and the application of novel technologies to the care of cardiothoracic surgical patients are also highlighted aspects of the fellowship.

Skills You Will Gain

• Good knowledge of the anatomy of heart, lungs, chest wall and the principle of cardiothoracic surgery

• Skills in Pre-op evaluation, Emergency management, imaging interpretation, patient management.

• Understanding the surgical steps, peri-operative management, and assistance protocols for CABG, valve surgery, aortic surgery and heart failure surgery

• Orientation and observational exposure to minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques

• Understanding of Thoracic surgical procedures such as lung cancer surgery, oesophageal surgery, mediastinal tumour resection and pleural disease management.

• Post medical and surgical learning for pediatric cardiac thoracic surgery, congenital cardiac surgery repair, neonatal surgery and post neonatal pediatric surgery care.

• Familiar with heart transplantation, VADs, ECMO, immunosuppression and long-term care of transplants.

• Understanding in vascular surgical procedures such as endovascular surgery, carotid surgery and hybrid surgical technique

• Advanced cardiac imaging, 3D surgical planning, echocardiography and transesophageal echocardiography (TEE) skills.

• Understanding of the care of the neurocognitive patient, stroke prevention, stroke rehabilitation and post-stroke neurological evaluation.

• Training in clinical research, translational research, biomaterials, prosthetics and data-driven surgical decision making.

• Develop leadership, crisis management, ethical decision making, communication, mentorship and multi disciplinary team working skills.

• Awareness of palliative surgery, symptom management and supportive care in advanced cardiothoracic conditions.

Career Outcomes After the Fellowship

• Develop a niche career in the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery and advanced surgical patient care

• A wide range of opportunities in cardiac surgery units, thoracic surgery departments, transplant centres and multispecialty hospitals.

• Improve clinical certainty when dealing with complex cardiac, thoracic and vascular surgical issues.

• Join multi-disciplinary teams for the care of complex patients with cardiac or thoracic disease.

• Support better patient outcomes through evidence-based surgical care and innovative technologies

• Discuss career opportunities in cardiac thoracic surgery, cardiac transplantation and mechanical circulatory support services.

• Engage in surgical research, academic teaching, innovation programs and healthcare leadership.

• Keep abreast of advances in robotic surgery, advanced imaging, biomaterials and translational surgical research.

• Support the development of professionals in the developing discipline of cardiothoracic and cardiovascular surgical sciences