How to be a young successful academic cardiothoracic surgeon

Commentary: Oh, the places you'll go! Embarking on an academic cardiothoracic surgery career

“…Various commentaries and editorials have been written on the topic of how to become a successful academic surgeon, and Khaitan 2 adds to this. Reflecting on this and other commentaries within the literature, certain themes resound, including the importance of clinical excellence, developing a niche, adapting to your new environment and available opportunities, and developing an educational and research portfolio, to name a few.…”