Congenital Cardiac Surgery Subspecialty
Congenital Certification for Residents Learn More »
Maintaining Congenital Subspecialty Certification Learn More »
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ABTS Oral Exam Orientation Video for Candidates Candidates for both the Primary and Congenital Oral Examinations are encourage to view an Orientation Video by Dr. Stephen C. Yang, the ABTS Examination Chair, before taking the CHS Certifying Exam. 2-year Congenital Residency Program Change - NEW Beginning in 2023, all candidates for congenital cardiac surgery subspecialty certification will be required to complete 2 consecutive years of ACGME training in a single program and complete 150 major cases, with a minimum of 50 major cases in the first year of training. These requirements will be effective for congenital residents who started their training on or after July 1, 2023. Click here for more information.
Congenital Certification Refer to Pathway I and Pathway II for Congenital Heart Surgery Subspecialty certification. There is no alternate pathway for the Congenital Heart Surgery Subspecialty certification. Leave of Absence Policy Effective February 25, 2022, the ABTS revised its Leave of Absence Policy that effects all congenital cardiac surgery residents, including those in 1-year or 2-year programs. To read more about the new policy, click here. Synchronization of Certification Dates The Board approved plans to synchronize the certificate dates of the congenital certificate with the primary thoracic surgery certificate. Read More
Refer to the following Booklets of Information for the formal details of the Congenital Initial Certification and MOC processes.
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