Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship

Overview

Cardiothoracic anesthesia training includes complex cardiac procedures, dedicated echocardiography, thoracic surgery and cardiovascular ICU care.

The programme

Focus

Adult cardiothoracic anaesthesia

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year

Start

2027-28 academic year is the final MGH cohort; from 1 July 2028 training is in the merged MGB Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesia Fellowship

Positions

7 in the published MGH program

Accreditation

ACGME

Department

Not stated on official page

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completed ACGME or specified Canadian-accredited anesthesiology residency. International medical-school graduates require the credentials described on the official page.

International applicants

Yes - IMGs with the credentials listed on the official page; non-US citizens/permanent residents must hold an appropriate visa

Visa support

Mass General Brigham sponsors H-1B and J-1 visas for eligible applicants

Licence requirement

Full and unrestricted licence to practise medicine in the US

How to apply

Deadline

2027-28: programme deadline 31 January 2026 (SF Match target 4 March 2026; registration opened 3 November 2025). Next cycle (integrated MGB, July 2028 start): SF Match registration opens 2 November 2026, application deadline 30 March 2027, match results 17 June 2027

Application method

SF Match, with medical-school transcript submitted to the fellowship office

Funding

Funding

Paid at PGY-5 level; starting PGY-5 salary in 2026 is $102,466

Official sources