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NEWS

2-year Congenital Heart Surgery Residency Change

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.

New Edition of SESATS Now Available: SESATS XIII (13)
Order SESATS 13 here.
The newest edition of SESATS, XIII, is now available. SESATS is a comprehensive online tool used to study and review the essential aspects of cardiac and thoracic surgery. This latest version features 400 brand new questions with instant access to the items, in-depth critiques, real-time abstracts, and linked references. Completion of this online activity permits one to claim up to 70 AMA PRA Category 1 CME credits.

New Leave of Absence Policy for Residents
Effective October 3, 2020, the ABTS adopted a new Leave of Absence Policy that will affect all residents in both thoracic surgery and congenital cardiac surgery residency programs. To read more about the new Leave of Absence Policy, Click here.



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2022 Upcoming Deadlines

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    MOC 10-year Examination
    		   September 1–October 28
     
    Congenital MOC 10-year Examination
    		   September 1–October 28
     
    MOC 5-year Applications Due   October 9, 2022 - NEW DATE
    MOC 5-year Late Applications   October 10-21, 2022-NEW DATE
    SESATS 13 Due   February 3, 2023 - NEW DATE
     
    Congenital MOC 5-year Applications Due   October 9, 2022
    Congenital MOC 5-year Application Late Period   October 10-21, 2022
     
    Primary Certification Part I (Written) Exam   December 12–16
     
    Congenital Part I (Written) Exam   December 12–16