What clinical training do fellows receive in cardiothoracic anesthesiology?
Fellows in the Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship at Tufts Medical Center receive immersive, hands-on training with consistent one-on-one faculty supervision. Clinical responsibilities are structured to support progressive autonomy, building both technical expertise and clinical confidence throughout the year.
From day one, fellows lead multidisciplinary rounds, deliver direct care, and perform high-level procedures. They also help supervise and teach residents and medical students, gaining valuable experience in education and teamwork.
Fellows work closely with cardiac surgery, heart failure and intensive care teams, building the clinical judgment needed for real-time, high-acuity decision-making. Over 12 months, fellows develop the skills to manage complex cardiac patients across a wide range of procedures—from routine adult cardiac surgeries to ventricular assist devices, structural heart interventions, thoracic cases and heart transplants.
Tufts Medical Center is among the most active heart transplant centers in New England, with nationally recognized programs in heart failure and mechanical circulatory support. Fellows benefit from a high-volume, high-complexity case mix that prepares them to confidently practice in both academic and private settings.
