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Review
. 2020 Dec;35(12):3449-3450.
doi: 10.1111/jocs.14956. Epub 2020 Aug 13.

Enhancement in virtual learning cannot substitute for hands-on training in cardiothoracic surgery

Nestor Villamizar  1 , Dao M Nguyen  1
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Review

Enhancement in virtual learning cannot substitute for hands-on training in cardiothoracic surgery

Nestor Villamizar et al. J Card Surg. 2020 Dec.

Abstract

This program director survey attempts to determine how coronavirus 2019 pandemic is impacting current training in cardiothoracic surgery. A transition to virtual didactic sessions may prove beneficial with increasing attendance. On the other hand, decreasing live simulation and case volumes may jeopardize achieving competency in surgical skills.

Keywords: COVID-19; cardiothoracic surgery; training.

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