Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship - University of Maryland

The goal of the Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship at the University of Maryland is to train outstanding clinical cardiothoracic anesthesiologists who will thrive in any practice environment they choose.

Clinical Training

Our cardiac surgery program offers a complex case mix that allows fellows to grow tremendously in their skills and confidence.

Fellows are exposed to the full gamut of contemporary cardiothoracic surgery procedures, including:

• Major aortic surgery (open and cutting-edge aortic endovascular procedures)

• Coronary revascularizations (both robotic and on-pump)

• Open and robotic valve surgery

• Pulmonary thromboendarterectomies

• Structural heart interventions (TAVRs, Mitraclips, TriClips, Watchman procedures)

• Heart and lung transplantations

• LVAD implantations

Our center also has a large adult ECMO program, and many cardiac surgery patients are bridged to operations or recovery with ECMO.

Professional Development

In addition to training outstanding clinicians, we are committed to our fellows’ professional growth and achieving the highest possible levels in all ACGME competencies, including:

• Communication

• Teamwork

• Professionalism

• Systems-based practice

Our diverse faculty provides fellows with the opportunity to learn from a variety of past experiences. Recent graduates have had great success in both academic medicine and private practice.

Research Opportunities

Our division offers unique research opportunities with committed faculty whose research interests include:

• Perioperative coagulation and transfusion management

• Blood conservation and antifibrinolytic therapy

• Outcomes research for cardiac surgery patients

• Enhanced recovery after cardiac surgery (ERACS)

• Xenotransplantation

• Novel mitral repair techniques

We welcome your interest in our training program and look forward to meeting you.

See what a day in the life of a CT fellow is like!

Seema Deshpande, MBBS, FASA
Associate Professor and Fellowship Program Director

Reney Henderson, MD
Associate Fellowship Program Director