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 
• 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.

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 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A CARDIOTHORACIC ANESTHESIOLOGY FELLOW 

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

Reney Henderson, MD
Associate Fellowship Program Director