Pathway II

Admission to the ABTS Congenital Cardiac Surgery subspecialty certification process for those who began Congenital Cardiac Surgery practice, after successful completion of thoracic surgery fellowship training, prior to July 1, 2008 or whose Congenital Cardiac Surgery training began after completion of thoracic surgery fellowship training and prior to July 1, 2008, is based on training and current experience, case volume and distribution, primary ABTS Board certification, duration of active participation in a Congenital Cardiac Surgery-related field, participation in continuing medical education, and contributions to the specialty and professional accomplishments. To be eligible, Diplomates must have completed approved training in thoracic surgery prior to training in Congenital Cardiac Surgery, and completed thoracic surgery and congenital training and/or entered practice prior to July 1, 2008. Congenital Cardiac Surgery rotations during ACGME-approved thoracic surgery fellowship training do not qualify as “Congenital Cardiac Surgery training” for purposes of eligibility for ABTS subspecialty certification.