Global perspectives on cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, and cardiac surgical training

TY - JOUR

T1 - Global perspectives on cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, and cardiac surgical training

AU - Nissen, Alexander P

AU - Smith, Julian A

AU - Schmitto, Jan Dieter

AU - Mariani, Silvia

AU - Almeida, Rui M S

AU - Afoke, Jonathan

AU - Asai, Tohru

AU - Luc, Jessica G Y

AU - Shapira, Oz M

AU - Mennander, Ari

AU - Tanaka, Akiko

AU - Kaleda, Vasily I

AU - Wan, Song

AU - Wick, Alexander

AU - Reichenspurner, Hermann

AU - Cohn, Benjamin M

AU - Nguyen, Tom C

N1 - Copyright © 2020 The American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

PY - 2021/1

Y1 - 2021/1

N2 - OBJECTIVE: Various methods for cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, and cardiac surgical training exist across the globe, with the common goal of producing safe, independent surgeons. A comparative analysis of international training paradigms has not been undertaken, and our goal in doing so was to offer insights into how to best prepare future trainees and ensure the health of our specialty.METHODS: We performed a comparative analysis of available publications offering detailed descriptions of various cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, and cardiac surgical training paradigms. Corresponding authors from previous publications and other international collaborators were also reached directly for further data acquisition.RESULTS: We report various approaches to common challenges surrounding (1) selection of trainees and plans for the future surgical workforce; (2) trainee assessments and certification of competency before independent practice; and (3) challenges related to a changing practice landscape.CONCLUSIONS: Cardiothoracic surgery remains a dynamic and rewarding specialty. Current and future trainees face several challenges that transcend national borders. To foster collaboration and adoption of best practices, we highlight international strengths and weaknesses of various nations in terms of workforce selection, trainee operative experience and assessment, board certification, and preparation for future changes anticipated in cardiothoracic surgery.

AB - OBJECTIVE: Various methods for cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, and cardiac surgical training exist across the globe, with the common goal of producing safe, independent surgeons. A comparative analysis of international training paradigms has not been undertaken, and our goal in doing so was to offer insights into how to best prepare future trainees and ensure the health of our specialty.METHODS: We performed a comparative analysis of available publications offering detailed descriptions of various cardiothoracic, cardiovascular, and cardiac surgical training paradigms. Corresponding authors from previous publications and other international collaborators were also reached directly for further data acquisition.RESULTS: We report various approaches to common challenges surrounding (1) selection of trainees and plans for the future surgical workforce; (2) trainee assessments and certification of competency before independent practice; and (3) challenges related to a changing practice landscape.CONCLUSIONS: Cardiothoracic surgery remains a dynamic and rewarding specialty. Current and future trainees face several challenges that transcend national borders. To foster collaboration and adoption of best practices, we highlight international strengths and weaknesses of various nations in terms of workforce selection, trainee operative experience and assessment, board certification, and preparation for future changes anticipated in cardiothoracic surgery.

U2 - 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.12.111

DO - 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.12.111

M3 - SCORING: Journal article

C2 - 32111431

VL - 161

SP - P168-174.E5

JO - J THORAC CARDIOV SUR

JF - J THORAC CARDIOV SUR

SN - 0022-5223

IS - 1

ER -