Application Process

At the University of Virginia, we participate in the Thoracic Surgery Residency match, coordinated through the NRMP. We have three (3) positions available annually. There are two (2) cardiothoracic track positions and one (1) general thoracic track position. It should be noted that the cardiothoracic and general thoracic track positions have different match numbers. One of the two cardiothoracic positions is consistently filled by our I-6 resident annually. Intermittently, the other cardiothoracic position is filled by a Joint 4-3 resident. Each year, the number of positions available in the Traditional (Independent) Residency Match will be posted. Questions about the available positions can be confirmed by contacting our Residency Coordinator, Breanna Rose.

Integrated (I-6) Thoracic Surgery Residency applicants will be considered based on their individual ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, and their motivation and preparedness for education in cardiothoracic surgery.

One, two or possibly three interview dates are held in winter each year. Following the interview process, the faculty will determine the rank order, after which the final ranking is submitted to the NRMP in anticipation of the March match.

Traditional (Independent) Thoracic Surgery Residency applicants will be considered based on their individual ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, and their motivation and preparedness for education in cardiothoracic surgery. Applicants must be in the fourth (or higher) postgraduate year of an ACGME-approved General Surgery residency. A select number of applicants will be invited to interview at the University.

One or two interview dates in late winter/early spring each year depending on the number of open positions. Following the interview process, the faculty will determine the rank order, after which the final ranking is submitted to the NRMP in anticipation of the June match.

The University of Virginia supports a Joint (4-3) Thoracic Surgery Residency program, to which current UVA General Surgery residents may apply, typically in the PGY3 year.

Integrated (I-6) Thoracic Surgery Residency Recruitment:

• Winter 2024: December 5, 2024 and December 17, 2024

To initiate an application to the University of Virginia’s Thoracic Surgery Residency programs, please note the following:

• We participate in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) for the application process (must apply prior to entering the match).
• Contact the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) site or call NRMP at 202-862-6077 for information on the registration process.

Applicants from the following categories will be considered eligible for the program:

• Graduates of a US or Canadian medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee of Medical Education (LCME).
• Graduates of a US college of osteopathic medicine accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) or
• Graduates of a medical school outside the US and Canada which meet one of the following qualifications:
  • Has received a current valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) prior to appointment.
  • Has a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
  • Has a J-1 Visa.
• USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 (and Step 3, if applicable) exams must be passed prior to appointment if matched with the program.

Applications must include:

• Completed ERAS application form
• Demographics, past education, research experience, publications, Visa status, USMLE scores, current licensure (if applicable)
• 3 letters of recommendation
• Personal statement
• ABSITE scores (if applicable)
• Curriculum vitae

Leadership in Medicine
The UVA GME Community is sponsoring a new leadership opportunity for 4th year medical students accepted into elective rotations at UVA (July-October). For students accepted into the Leadership Program, Friday afternoons during each block will be dedicated to seminars, workshops and hands-on experiences in Leadership in Medicine, Addressing Health Disparities, Successful Residency Applications and Internship Survival.

Additionally, participants will have a dinner with current Trainees and representatives from the Housestaff Council for Diversity and Inclusion. There will be a limited number of $1,500 travel scholarships available.

Eligibility and Application Process
The Program is open to 4th year students who either are part of a group underrepresented in medicine or who have a strong interest in DEI work. Interested students must be accepted to the clerkship of their choice through VSOL to participate in this program. Participating electives can be found in almost all of our core residency programs. Learn more about GME at UVA.

For additional information or questions, please contact our Residency Coordinator via phone or email:

Breanna Rose
Thoracic Surgery Residency Administrator
Phone: (434) 982-0332
Email: Breanna.Rose@uvahealth.org