Cardiothoracic Fellowship

Comprehensive training in perioperative patient management

Headshot of Diego Chauvet-Almazan

Welcome from the Program Director

Cardiothoracic anesthesiology stands at the forefront of modern perioperative medicine, combining advanced imaging, physiology, multidisciplinary collaboration, and innovative technologies in the care of some of the most complex patients in medicine.

At OHSU, we strive to train the next generation of leaders in this rapidly evolving field.

Our fellows care for patients across the full spectrum of cardiovascular disease, from routine cardiac surgical procedures to heart transplantation, extracorporeal life support, advanced mechanical circulatory support, and cutting-edge structural heart interventions. As a major referral center for the Pacific Northwest, OHSU provides fellows with exposure to a remarkably diverse and complex case mix while maintaining the personalized mentorship of a single-fellow program.

We believe exceptional fellowship training extends beyond case numbers alone. Our philosophy emphasizes thoughtful perioperative decision-making, mastery of perioperative echocardiography, progressive enhanced recovery pathways, and the development of clinical autonomy within a supportive and collegial environment.

One of our greatest strengths is our culture. Fellows work closely with faculty mentors who are deeply committed to education and innovation, creating a learning environment that is collaborative, approachable, and highly individualized. This unique combination of complexity, autonomy, and mentorship prepares our graduates to excel in both academic and private practice careers.

 Outside of medicine, Portland offers an outstanding quality of life and serves as a gateway to the Pacific Northwest, with unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation, healthy living, and balance during fellowship training.

We appreciate your interest in our program and look forward to sharing what makes OHSU such a rewarding place to train and grow as a cardiothoracic anesthesiologist.

Diego Chauvet-Almazan, M.D.
Program Director, Adult Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Fellowship
Oregon Health & Science University

Mission statement

The mission of the Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology Program is to provide comprehensive training in the perioperative management of patients undergoing cardiothoracic procedures, in an environment that stimulates the spirit of inquiry, initiative and cooperation, demonstrated by exceptional clinical outcomes and scholarly output as aligned with the broader departmental and university missions.

Program aims

1. Provide high-quality clinical training in the intraoperative and postoperative management of patients undergoing cardiothoracic surgery, including patients with diverse and complex pathology.

2. Provide training and experience in echocardiography to facilitate the certification of the fellow by the National Board of Echocardiography.

3. Encourage and support an environment of educational, clinical and quality scholarship for the fellow and core teaching faculty.

4. Use innovative and best practices in education, including instructional methods that encourage retention and application of knowledge, to enhance the learning environment of the fellow.

5. Create a sense of community and wellness to foster and support ongoing development of faculty and learners, including both faculty-learner and peer-to-peer interactions.

Prospective fellows

To apply, please complete the Centralized Application via SF Match, and send an email to  APOM Fellowship Applications  with the following supplemental materials attached.

  • CV
  • Dean’s Letter/ Medical Student Performance Evaluation
  • Transcripts (unofficial/copies accepted)
  • USMLE and/or COMLEX scores (unofficial/copies accepted)

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Education Office at (503) 494-4878.

Title IX compliance

OHSU provides equal opportunities to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. It does not discriminate on any status protected by law. This policy applies to all employment, education, volunteer, and patient care related activities or in any other aspect of OHSU’s operation. Retaliation for reporting discrimination is prohibited. To make an inquiry or report an incident of discrimination, contact OHSU’s Office of Civil Rights Investigations and Compliance (OCIC) at 503-494-5148,ocic@ohsu.edu

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”) protects individuals from discrimination and harassment on the basis of sex or gender in any educational program or activity operated by recipients of federal aid. OHSU, as a recipient of federal funds, complies with Title IX and 34 CFR Part 106 by prohibiting sex and gender discrimination and harassment, which includes sexual misconduct and sexual violence, in education programs, activities, employment, and admissions. Inquiries about Title IX compliance or sex/gender discrimination and harassment may be directed to the OHSU Title IX Coordinatortitleix@ohsu.edu.

Inquiries may also be directed to the U.S. Department of Education, Western Region Office for Civil Rights at 206-607-1600, ocr.seattle@ed.gov.