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#27, S2 Choosing a CT Surgery Path
Episode 251
Thursday, 17 September, 2026
What does the path to a career in cardiothoracic surgery look like today? Host Dr. Jane Yanagawa is joined by Dr. Varun Puri, Chief of Thoracic Surgery and CT Surgery Program Director at Washington University in St. Louis, to break down the evolving training pathways available to medical students and general surgery residents. They explore traditional 5+2/5+3 fellowships, fast-track 4+3 programs, and integrated I-6 tracks, highlighting key differences in clinical exposure, training timelines, board certification, and leadership development. The conversation also explores current match dynamics and common applicant misconceptions around applying to multiple tracks, while emphasizing the importance of early mentorship, scholarly research, and professional society resources such as TSMA, TSDA and TSRA in building a successful surgical career.
