Cardiothoracic Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases affecting organs inside the thorax including heart, lungs, and esophagus.
Practice Setting: Hospital operating theatres, cardiac surgery units, thoracic surgery units
New Zealand
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Australia (Reference)
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Cardiothoracic Registrar
Consultant Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Head of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Fellowship of Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (FRACS) in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Vocational registration with Medical Council of New Zealand
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) certification
- Green List Tier 1 - Straight to residence pathway
- IELTS 7.5 overall (minimum 7.0 in each band)
- Medical Council of New Zealand registration
Limited demand for this specialty. Fewer opportunities but still viable career path.
Practice Setting: Hospital operating theatres, cardiac surgery units, thoracic surgery units
All salary and workforce data is sourced from official organizations and verified industry reports:
- Medical Council of New Zealand (MCNZ)
- Royal Australasian College of Surgeons (RACS)
- Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons
Data current as of January 2025. For educational purposes only — not medical or financial advice.
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