The members of the Division take great pride in their role as didactic and clinical teachers. From the attending surgeons to the nurse practitioner, each member understands the need and responsibility to teach medical students and residents the art of cardiothoracic surgery. We engage these individuals in multiple venues, be it the operating room, the classroom or the bedside. The division members also mentor residents and students with advice and council on goals and career choices.

While the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery is not performing any bench research at this time, we have established a robust program in translational research with our cardiology colleagues. This presently involves funded research in heart failure.