Welcome to "Ask the Program Director," a column from MedPage Today where your most pressing questions about residency -- from the application process to life as a resident -- are asked and answered.

Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery is among the top residency programs by specialty and provides comprehensive and specialized training in the surgical management of thoracic and cardiovascular conditions.

The nursing department is one of the most competitive majors on BYU's campus. As admissions decisions are released today, the department continues to offer support through its advisement center — ...