The Cardiothoracic Technology Symposium consists of didactic sessions, unique hands-on cadaver and animal laboratory experiences, and porcine cardiac wet labs. Didactic components feature practical information from speakers who are acknowledged experts in their respective fields. The opportunity to actually perform different techniques and use new technologies in the wet labs, under the tutelage of faculty experts, separates the Cardiothoracic Technology Symposium from other cardiothoracic fellow courses.