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Which cardiothoracic surgery training pathway is right for you?

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Objective: The training pathways in cardiothoracic surgery have evolved so that there are currently several viable options to this career. The purpose of this review is to give insight to medical students and mentors regarding the 4 different pathways. Methods: The evolution of cardiothoracic surgery training and 4 current pathways are briefly reviewed. The main differences between these 4 pathways are then discussed in detail. Results: Key differences between training pathways include time to completion, opportunities for dedicated academic development or research time, family planning considerations, board certification options, opportunities to change programs, competitiveness, and unique considerations for military personnel. Conclusions: This detailed comparison of the training pathways can serve as a resource to help students make informed decisions about the pathway that is best suited to each individual.

Source: JTCVS Open

DOI: 10.1016/j.xjon.2025.04.003

Authors: AlleaBelle Bradshaw, Ahmet Kilic, Thomas E. MacGillivray, Jennifer S. Lawton

Institutions: Johns Hopkins University, Johns Hopkins Medicine, MedStar Washington Hospital Center

Language: English

Topic: Diversity and Career in Medicine

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,431