Early impact of dedicated ECMO fellows on program outcomes

Elizabeth J. Bashian, Thomas F. O, Jordan R. H, Michael T. Cain, Nicholas R. Teman, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

Perfusion

Published online on January 23, 2026

Abstract

Perfusion, Ahead of Print.
BackgroundUtilization of extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) has expanded substantially, yet structured training for surgical residents remain limited. We established a dedicated ECMO/mechanical circulatory support (MCS) fellowship for general ...