Thoracic Surgery - Tisch

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The Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery offers a comprehensive elective in Thoracic Surgery. The student is exposed to the full spectrum of the subspecialty including benign and malignant diseases of the lungs, esophagus, mediastinum, trachea and airway, pleura, diaphragm, and chest wall. The student will experience a large volume of operative cases. NYU Langone Health has the largest cumulative robotic thoracic surgery experience in the country amongst the faculty. Clinical research projects are available for student participation. The rotation is 4 weeks in length, and we encourage students to individualize the experience for their own academic needs and particular interests.