1. Display basic knowledge of open heart surgery from anatomy, physiology, pathology and pathophysiology of cardiac and thoracic diseases requiring surgical intervention such as ischemic coronary artery disease, valvular heart disease, congenital cardiac disease, thoracic aneurysmal disease, pulmonary malignancy such as lung cancer, esophageal disease and mediastinal pathology.
2. Understand indications for surgery and demonstrate familiarity in post operative care of open heart surgery patients including the knowledge of Swan Ganz catheters and ventilator management.
3. Participate in the care of some acute emergencies such as cardiac tamponade, collapse, perfuse hemorrhage and cardiac arrhythmias.
4. Present a good understanding of anatomy and physiology principles and pharmacology used to treat low post op cardiac output such as intra-aortic balloon pump physiology, and pharmacologic treatment of low cardiac output especially how Swan Ganz catheter and transesophageal echo is used in diagnosing and treating these.