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Larson EL, Sangalang J, Chinedozi I, Yang S, Lawton JS. Preparing for a Cardiothoracic Surgery Career: Opportunities for Undergraduate and Medical Students. Ann Thorac Surg 2024; 117:883-886. [PMID: 38342397 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2024.02.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/23/2023] [Revised: 01/19/2024] [Accepted: 02/05/2024] [Indexed: 02/13/2024]
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- Emily L Larson
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
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Perdomo D, Pebworth R, Lawton JS, Kilic A, Reddy RM, David EA, Odell DD, Yang SC. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Looking to the Future Scholarship Program: A 15-Year Review. Ann Thorac Surg 2024; 117:866-872. [PMID: 37739113 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2023.09.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/30/2023] [Revised: 08/29/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/24/2023]
Abstract
BACKGROUND It has been postulated that a possible barrier to pursuing cardiothoracic surgery is a lack of exposure and mentorship during training. In 2006, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons began the Looking to the Future Scholarship to expand interest in the field. Undecided trainees with limited exposure were prioritized in the selection process. This report summarizes the career outcomes of general surgery resident and medical student recipients. METHODS Scholarship recipients and nonrecipients (control) were queried in a Google search. The percentage of those who were cardiothoracic surgeons or in cardiothoracic training (%CTS) was calculated, as well as the percentage of female surgeons in cardiothoracic surgery. RESULTS From 2006 to 2021, there were 669 awardees. The %CTS was 63.7% for resident recipients and 31.4% for students, respectively. There was no significant difference in %CTS between resident and student recipients compared to nonrecipients. Notably, the percentage of female cardiothoracic surgeons was significantly greater for both resident and student recipients. CONCLUSIONS The majority of resident recipients are now in cardiothoracic surgery, comparable to nonrecipients. While there was no significant difference between the percentage of recipients and non-recipients in cardiothoracic surgery, these groups differed substantially as nonrecipients had greater exposure and commitment to the field at the time of application.
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- Dianela Perdomo
- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland.
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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- Department of Thoracic Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Surgery, Canning Thoracic Institute, Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, Illinois
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland
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Dafflisio GJ, Abdelrehim AA, Han JJ, Nguyen TC. Attending your first academic cardiothoracic conference: Comprehensive guide for trainees and students. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2024; 167:1385-1390. [PMID: 37714370 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2023.09.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/20/2023] [Revised: 08/08/2023] [Accepted: 09/05/2023] [Indexed: 09/17/2023]
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- Gianna J Dafflisio
- Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pa.
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- Division of Cardiovascular Surgery, Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of California San Francisco, San Francisco, Calif
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Lin Y, Hoffner-Heinike A, Clair V, Han JJ, Louis C, Bolman R. Global cardiothoracic surgery: A survey of trainees' interests and barriers. JTCVS OPEN 2023; 16:610-618. [PMID: 38204623 PMCID: PMC10775122 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2023.08.026] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/01/2023] [Revised: 07/17/2023] [Accepted: 07/31/2023] [Indexed: 01/12/2024]
Abstract
Background More than 5 billion people lack access to surgical care, disproportionately in low- and middle-income countries. The emerging literature demonstrates high interest in global surgery across specialties; however, participation in global cardiothoracic surgical care remains low. To date, there has been no research quantifying the attitudes of cardiothoracic surgeons about global surgery. Our study aimed to acquire a broader understanding of cardiothoracic surgical trainees' interest in global surgery to address barriers and promote cardiac healthcare worldwide. Methods An online survey was sent to all North American cardiothoracic surgical residents via the Thoracic Surgery Residents Association email listserv. The survey was designed in the REDCap database and administered twice, in 2021 and 2022. Data were analyzed by descriptive and chi-square analysis using Stata. Results Seventy-three cardiothoracic surgical trainees responded to our survey, of whom 95.3% considered increasing cardiothoracic surgical access to be important, and 67.2% identified this as a future career priority. Most respondents (82.8%) would participate in global surgery if opportunities were available through their home institution. Lack of opportunities (70.0%) and finances (66.7%) were the primary barriers to participation. Respondents identified funding (85%) and institutional support (83.3%) as the most significant incentives to increase involvement. Conclusions There is strong interest in global surgery among cardiothoracic trainees; however, involvement remains low. A consensus among the North American cardiothoracic surgical community is needed to address barriers to global volunteerism within surgical residency and improve access to cardiac surgery worldwide.
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- Yihan Lin
- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford University, Palo Alto, Calif
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colo
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- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa
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- Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard University, Boston, Mass
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- Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Colorado School of Medicine, Aurora, Colo
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Lee ME, Woodard GA, Assi R. Connection through cardiothoracic surgery subspecialty collaboration: Strategies for Early Faculty Peer Network Development. JTCVS OPEN 2022; 12:329-334. [PMID: 36590730 PMCID: PMC9801233 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2022.07.008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2022] [Revised: 06/15/2022] [Accepted: 06/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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- Madonna E. Lee
- Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn
- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn
- Address for reprints: Madonna E. Lee, MD, Division of Pediatric Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale School of Medicine, 330 Cedar St, Boardman Building 204, PO Box 208039, New Haven, CT 06510.
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- Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn
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- Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Conn
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Commentary: Maximum exposure. JTCVS OPEN 2021; 8:518-519. [PMID: 36004091 PMCID: PMC9390386 DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2021.09.042] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/27/2021] [Revised: 09/27/2021] [Accepted: 09/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022]
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Wang H, Bajaj SS, Williams KM, Heiler JC, Pickering JM, Manjunatha K, O’Donnell CT, Sanchez M, Boyd JH. Early Engagement in Cardiothoracic Surgery Research Enhances Future Academic Productivity. Ann Thorac Surg 2021; 112:1664-1671. [DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2020.10.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/25/2020] [Revised: 10/01/2020] [Accepted: 10/05/2020] [Indexed: 10/23/2022]
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Wilder FG, Kubi B, Kilic A, Capers Q, Higgins RSD. Opening the Door: Navigating cardiothoracic surgery training as an underrepresented minority. Ann Thorac Surg 2021; 114:20-24. [PMID: 34534527 DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2021.08.018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/19/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 08/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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- Fatima G Wilder
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans St, Zayed 7107, Baltimore, Maryland, 21287.
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans St, Zayed 7107, Baltimore, Maryland, 21287
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans St, Zayed 7107, Baltimore, Maryland, 21287
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- UT Southwestern, 5253 Harry Hines Blvd, Dallas, TX, 75390
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, 1800 Orleans St, Zayed 7107, Baltimore, Maryland, 21287
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Tibayan FA. Commentary: A journey of a thousand miles …. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2020; 161:1395. [PMID: 32307180 DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.02.126] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2020] [Revised: 02/26/2020] [Accepted: 02/27/2020] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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- Frederick A Tibayan
- Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, Ore.
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