Learn from first-year Cardiothoracic Surgery Traditional Resident, Dr. Jane Zhao, about why she chose the CT Surgery Traditional Residency program at Ohio State, and the simulation opportunities available throughout the program.

Our Didactic Conferences

Conferences enhance the clinical and research experience of our residents and fellows. These activities foster the intellectual growth and understanding of multidisciplinary care for patients.

Conference Frequency
Thoracic Cancer Conference Weekly
Thoracic Case Presentations Weekly
Resident Education Conference Weekly
Simulation Lab Weekly (for 1st year traditional, and 3rd year integrated residents)
Lung Transplant Selection Committee Weekly
Lung Transplant Quality Committee Bi-weekly
Cardiac & Thoracic M&M Monthly
ECLS/QAPI Case Review Conference Monthly
VAD Quality Conference Monthly
Structural Heart Disease Conference Bi-monthly
Heart Transplant Selection Committee Bi-monthly
Journal Club Quarterly
Cardiac Quality Forum Quarterly
Guidelines Conference Monthly