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The Review Committee for Thoracic Surgery provides these resources to accredited programs and those applying for accreditation.

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Thoracic Surgery – Independent

Thoracic Surgery – Integrated

Congenital Cardiac Surgery

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Milestones Research and Reports

Thoracic Surgery – Independent (Two- and Three-Year Programs) 2023 Milestones National Report

Thoracic Surgery – Integrated 2023 Milestones National Report

Milestones Supplemental Guides and Templates

Thoracic Surgery – Independent Supplemental Guide

Thoracic Surgery – Independent Supplemental Guide Template

Thoracic Surgery – Integrated Supplemental Guide

Thoracic Surgery – Integrated Supplemental Guide Template

Congenital Cardiac Surgery Supplemental Guide

CongenitalCardiac Surgery Supplemental Guide Template

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Thoracic Surgery

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Milestones Supplemental Guides and Templates

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2021 Milestones Thoracic Surgery Webcast