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Cardiovascular Perfusion—Bachelor of Science

Cardiovascular Perfusionist at work.

Perfusionists are operating room specialists who conduct cardiopulmonary bypass. That is, they pump and oxygenate the blood of patients whose hearts or lungs are stopped, usually during open heary surgery.

The cardiovascular perfusion program accepts six students each year. Graduates are eligible to take the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion's National Certification Examination.

A Cardiovascular Perfusionist's work is a matter of life or death. People who succeed in this field thrive on excitement and stressful situations. More >

Chair: Bruce Searles
Phone: 315 464-6933
Department Email: CVP@upstate.edu

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"Some perfusion schools just do academic work. Not here. We start off observing in the OR and doing academic work. Then we start doing the perfusion work. It's intense, but someone's always watching you. They won't let you do anything wrong. They don't expect you to know everything. You're supposed to ask questions." —T. Patel
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Room 1215, Weiskotten Hall
Phone: 315 464-4570 or
TOLL FREE: 800 736-2171
Email: admiss@upstate.edu