M.Ch - Cardio Thoracic Sur. Ad. in India

MCh - Cardio Thoracic surgery Admissions in India 2015

Cardiac surgery and thoracic surgery collectively form the surgical sub-specialty known as cardiothoracic surgery. Thoracic surgery focuses upon the surgical treatment of all diseases affecting the thorax (chest cavity) except those involving the heart. Thoracic surgeons treat diseases of the lung, chest wall, esophagus and diaphragm. Here is a description of thoracic surgery, including the training and requirements to become a thoracic surgeon.

Thoracic surgery is the repair of organs located in the thorax, or chest. The thoracic cavity lies between the neck and the diaphragm, and contains the heart and lungs (cardiopulmonary system), the esophagus, trachea, pleura, mediastinum, chest wall, and diaphragm.

Thoracic surgery is usually performed by a surgeon who specializes in either general thoracic surgery or cardiothoracic surgery. The patient is placed under general anesthesia and endotracheally intubated for the procedure. The procedure followed varies according to the purpose of the surgery.

Job Prospects:

Thoracic surgeons are medical doctors who specialize in surgically treating illnesses, injuries and conditions that afflict the heart, lung, esophagus, and major blood vessels in the chest. Thoracic surgery is a highly specialized field of surgery as thoracic surgeons must have in-depth knowledge of the major and minor structures of the heart, lungs, and esophagus, as well as an advanced understanding of the complexities of respiration and circulation. Thoracic surgeons can specialize in working with children, adults, or as general practitioners.

Cardiothoracic surgeons can further focus on surgically treating illnesses in children or adults. In addition to performing surgeries, cardiothoracic surgeons also contribute research and information on the field of cardiothoracic surgery, can teach within the discipline, and act as consultants to general medical practitioners.

List of Colleges Offering M.Ch - Cardio Thoracic Surgery

Name of the College	University Name	Management	Intake
Andhra Pradesh
Nizams Institute of Medical Sciences, Hyderabad	Deemed University, Andhra Pradesh	Govt.	06
NRI Medical College, Guntur	NTRUHS, VijayWada	Trust	01
Osmania Medical College, Hyderabad	NTRUHS, VijayWada	Govt.	05
Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati	SVIMS, Tirupati	Govt.	04
Assam
Gauhati Medical College, Guwahati	SSUHS	Govt.	02
Delhi
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi	Delhi University	Govt.	04
Karnataka
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal	Manipal University, Manipal	Trust	01
Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiology, Bangalore	RGUHS, Bangalore	Govt.	12
Kerala
Government Medical College, Kottayam	KUHAS, Thrissur	Govt.	01
Maharashtra
Armed Forces Medical College, Pune	MUHS, Nashik	Govt.	03
Punjab
Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education & Research, Chandigarh	PG Institute	Govt.	12
Rajasthan
SMS Medical College, Jaipur	RUHS	Govt.	08
Tamil Nadu
Madurai Medical College, Madurai	MGRMU, Chennai	Govt.	02
Sri Ramachandra Medical College & Research Institute, Chennai	SRU, Chennai	Trust	02
Uttar Pradesh
Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow	Deemed University, UP	Govt.	02
West Bengal
Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata	WBUHS, Kolkata	Govt.	06
Medical College, Kolkata	WBUHS, Kolkata	Govt.	06

NTRUHS - NTR University of Health Sciences, VijayWada

SVIMS - Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences, Tirupati

SSUHS - Srimanta Shankardeva University of Health Sciences

RGUHS - Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences

KUHAS - Kerala University of Health and Applied Sciences, Thrissur

MUHS - Maharashtra University of Health Sciences, Nashik

RUHS – Rajasthan University of health Sciences

SRU - Sri Ramachandra University, Chennai

MGRMU - The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai

WBUHS - West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Kolkata