| Didactic Conference | Weekly (Thu AM) | Mandatory |
| Cardiac M&M (UH, VA & AFCH) | Monthly | Mandatory |
| Thoracic M&M (UH & VA) | Monthly | Mandatory |
| General Surg. Grand Rounds | Every few months | Mandatory |
| Combined Cardiology/CT Surg | Every three months | Mandatory |
| Thoracic Oncology Multidisciplinary Conference | Weekly | Elective |
| VA Cath Conference | Weekly | Elective (VA Resident Mandatory) |
| Cardiac Txp Selection | Weekly | Elective |
| Lung Txp Selection | Weekly | Elective |
| Pediatric Case Conference | Weekly | Elective |
| Complex Cardiac Case Conference | Weekly | Mandatory |
Fellows are encouraged to attend AATS & STS at least once during fellowship. Fellows are required to complete a QI project and encouraged to present at regional and national conference.
