Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Harvard HMS

The course provides the student with an in-depth understanding of the broad field of thoracic and cardiac surgery, particularly those aspects of the speciality that concern both the normal and abnormal physiology of the heart, lung and esophagus. Emphasis will be on the workup of patients, and the student will be encouraged to participate in the operating room and in postoperative care on the wards and in the outpatient clinic. In addition to this participation, the student will be…