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. 2014 Spring;26(1):14-23.
doi: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2014.02.003. Epub 2014 Mar 1.

Integrated surgical residency initiative: implications for cardiothoracic surgery

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Integrated surgical residency initiative: implications for cardiothoracic surgery

John S Ikonomidis et al. Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2014 Spring.

Abstract

The history, conceptualization, and implementation of the integrated six year cardiothoracic residency paradigm is discussed. Emphasis is placed of critcal logistical points, as well as the challenges associated with obtaining operative case requirements. Strategies for providing and monitoring didactic and technical skills education are presented.

Keywords: Cardiothoracic surgery education; history.

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