Factors affecting interest in cardiothoracic surgery: Survey of North American general surgery residents
Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular SurgeryPublished 20 April 2009Open access
Ara A. Vaporciyan, Carolyn E. Reed, Clese Erikson, Michael J. Dill, Andrea J. Carpenter, Kristine J. Guleserian
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The dominant concern documented in the survey is job security and availability, and decision makers should consider these findings when planning changes in education and the specialty.
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The dominant concern documented in the survey is job security and availability. The importance of mentorship and exposure to CTS faculty in promoting interest was also evident. Decision makers should consider these findings when planning changes in education and the specialty.
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