The division of cardiothoracic surgery offers a three-year training program following completion of a surgical residency. The first year as a junior cardiac surgery fellow is evenly divided between red and blue cardiac surgery services. The second year balances general thoracic surgery service and an elective experience locally in thoracic, cardiac or endovascular surgery. The third year of the residency is spent as a chief resident in cardiac surgery and is divided between red and blue cardiac surgery services.