2017
DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2017.01.079
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Variability in Integrated Cardiothoracic Training Program Curriculum

Abstract: Significant variation exists in integrated cardiothoracic surgery curricula. Optimization of rotations, access to surgical experience, and integration with general surgery appear to be the most significant perceived challenges. These data suggest that optimization of early clinical and surgical experience within institutions could improve trainee preparedness for senior cardiothoracic surgery training.

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“…There is considerable heterogeneity in resident operative experiences among IPs. 18 Evaluate programs in part based on factors such as operative volume, variety of cases, and the degree of resident autonomy. Operative experience and volume can be best assessed by speaking with residents in their senior fellowship years of IPs during that trainees accumulate the lion's share of their cardiothoracic surgical training.…”
Section: Operative Experience: Volume and Autonomymentioning
confidence: 99%
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“…There is considerable heterogeneity in resident operative experiences among IPs. 18 Evaluate programs in part based on factors such as operative volume, variety of cases, and the degree of resident autonomy. Operative experience and volume can be best assessed by speaking with residents in their senior fellowship years of IPs during that trainees accumulate the lion's share of their cardiothoracic surgical training.…”
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“…Although operative experience is of paramount importance, other facets of surgical education must also be considered, including clinic requirements and perioperative patient management. The degree to which trainees are involved in these duties varies across institutions, 18 but can be difficult to assess before interviews. 5 On one end of the spectrum, residents may be largely responsible for decisions and care in the intensive care unit, on the floor, and/or be required to attend clinic multiple times per week.…”
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“…Most applicants envision a career in academic surgery, 9 and some IPs encourage/ require academic pursuits of 2 years, extending training to an 8-year commitment. 11 Candidates should consider this when evaluating programs. 11 Moreover, many graduates will pursue additional fellowships to develop their niche as academic surgeons.…”
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“…Nonetheless, we should be aware that, despite any existing guidelines or regulations, there may remain differences in the content of training between programmes or between individuals in the same programme [16,17]. Moreover, and undoubtedly, the challenge of the future of any teacher or training programme is represented by the rapid advances in the innovation of medical treatments and incoming technology [18].…”
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