Summer 2026 Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgical Skills Internship

The Advanced Cardiothoracic Surgical Skills Program (ACSSP) is designed for students who have successfully completed and developed fine motor skills at the Basic - Intermediate Cardiothoracic Surgical Skills Summer Internship. This two-week intensive Advanced Program will further strengthen students’ knowledge and allow them to hone their skills by performing complex congenital heart procedures, including Tetralogy of Fallot repair, Norwood procedure, Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) implantation, and Fontan procedure. This program is fast-paced and highly rigorous.

OVERVIEW OF FEES

Program - Housing - Minor - Transportation

Advanced Program Fee Information:         

Cost: $ 7,995.00 USD

(Program fee does not include Housing, Minor or Transporation costs) 

The program fee includes two pairs of scrubs for each student. This fee also covers the use of surgical instruments, sutures, LVAD devices, aortic valves, porcine hearts, heart boxes, and other medical supplies to perform various surgical procedures. 

Housing Fee Information:        

2026 Housing cost to be announced.

Housing Cost: Includes lodging, all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner), is provided for students at an additional cost which will be announced at a later date. Students will stay on campus and room with another intern of the same gender.