Traditional Cardiothoracic Surgery Residency News

In 2019, the Duke heart, lung, liver, and kidney transplant programs experienced unprecedented volume growth: more than 20% for most programs. With 521 total transplants performed in 2019, Duke Health now ranks 8th among U.S. transplant programs.

The Department of Surgery held its 4th Annual Research Day April 17. The department holds this event annually to advance its mission of improving patient care through research and training the next generation of surgeon–scientists. The event recognizes the accomplishments of fellows, residents, and students engaged in clinical or basic and translational research through the department.

We are excited to welcome our new residents to the Department of Surgery. Congratulations to all those who matched with us! We look forward to meeting you this summer.

The U.S. News and World Report has ranked the Duke University School of Medicine 2nd in surgery among the best medical schools in the country. This 2nd place ranking is up considerably from the department’s 5th place ranking last year.

The Blue Ridge Institute for Medical Research has released its 2018 rankings of NIH funding for basic and clinical science departments, revealing that Duke Surgery ranks highest nationwide with more than $30 million in funding committed to research.

Duke Surgery researchers are bridging the gap between basic research and clinical application, moving gene therapy from the bench to the bedside.

Congratulations to Muath Bishawi, MD, MPH, Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident, on receiving first place for his oral presentation at the annual meeting of the North Carolina Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine Society (NCTERMS).

Dr. Brittany Zwischenberger, Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident at Duke University, has been invited to speak at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) 54th Annual Meeting in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, on January 28. She will be participating in the Multidisciplinary Innovations in Cardiothoracic Patient Care session. The mission of this meeting is to enhance the provision of high-quality care for patients with cardiothoracic diseases through research and education.

In this interview, Cardiothoracic Surgery resident Dr. Anthony Castleberry discusses the advantages of living in Durham during residency. Hear from Dr. Castleberry on what makes Durham such a great place to live.