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https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953061/a-roadmap-to-surgical-success-your-path-to-a-rewarding-career
#1
EDITORIAL
Jinny S Ha, Stephen C Yang
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953060/from-residency-to-retirement-stop-and-smell-the-flowers
#2
EDITORIAL
Virginia R Litle
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953059/surgical-citizenship-engagement-in-surgical-organizations
#3
REVIEW
Himanshu J Patel, Stefanie L Peters, Barbara Hamilton, Andrew C Chang
As leaders, cardiothoracic surgeons must learn about and undergo transitions during the stages of a successful career. The authors discuss the process of transitions and the roles of networks to support professional transitions. The role of engagement in surgical organizations to create these networks and help support professional transitions is also explored. Finally, the authors describe how our engagement in surgical organizations can successfully impact our specialty of cardiothoracic surgery.
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953058/advanced-fellowships-after-training-super-or-not
#4
REVIEW
Jennifer L Perri, Tom C Nguyen
Advanced training in cardiothoracic surgery has become more prevalent in the setting of increased complexity of interventions. Minimally invasive techniques, transcatheter and endovascular interventions, and rapid growth in mechanical circulatory support and transplant have led approximately 40% of trainees to pursue additional training. Available data suggest trainees seek additional training for 3 main reasons: gain an additional skillset, improve candidacy for a job, and/or increase proficiency in basic areas...
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953057/diversity-in-the-cardiothoracic-surgery-workforce-what-i-can-do
#5
REVIEW
Melanie A Edwards
Within the cardiothoracic surgery workforce, there are significant gaps in the numbers of women and underrepresented in medicine minorities, but some progress has been made in gender diversity at the resident level. Individual surgeons play an important role in combatting discrimination and harassment, while also promoting women and minorities through mentorship and sponsorship. More importantly, a multifaceted and structured approach is needed to increase diversity at the institutional level with strategies to create a culture of inclusion, working to retain underrepresented minority and female surgeons, and eliminating bias in the recruitment process...
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953056/the-mid-career-crisis-moving-on-to-your-next-job-or-staying-comfortable
#6
REVIEW
Ourania Preventza
The mid-career in a surgeon's life is not well defined in the literature. I define the mid-career as having two phases: the early phase, which is approximately 10 to 15 years in practice, and the later phase, which is at 15 to 25 years. However, these ranges are not the same for all; what matters is experience, exposure, repetition, and judgment, which come with time and commitment. During the mid-career, a surgeon becomes more confident in mastering techniques and teaching the next generation. If one's next job is a leadership position, one must realize that leadership is not about oneself but about elevating others...
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953055/integrating-advocacy-into-your-practice
#7
REVIEW
Keith S Naunheim, Joseph J Platz
In the last 60 years, health care has evolved due to many trends including the introduction of third-party payers, a progressively aging society, advancing technology, emerging recognition of social issues of race/gender/poverty, the relative decline in the physician workforce, rising health care costs, ongoing consolidation of health care entities, and the corporatization of health care delivery. This has led to problems in health care delivery with respect to cost, quality, and access. Many medical leaders feel it is now the duty of the physician to go beyond the classic patient-doctor clinical responsibility and work to advocate for their patients and society regarding economic, financial, educational, and social issues...
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953054/implementation-of-well-being-for-cardiothoracic-surgeons
#8
REVIEW
Sarah Khalil, Anna Olds, Kristine Chin, Cherie P Erkmen
Well-being is a quality of positive physical, mental, social, and environmental experiences. Well-being enables thoracic surgeons to achieve their full potential across personal and work domains. Evidence-based guidelines to promote individual well-being include (1) progress toward a goal; (2) actions commensurate with experience, interest, mission; (3) interconnectivity with others; (4) social relatedness of the work one does; (5) safety; and (6) autonomy. Successful pursuit of well-being includes the development of individual skills of mindfulness, resilience, and connection with others...
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953053/outside-the-operating-room-alternative-pathways-for-doctors-and-surgeons-to-lead
#9
REVIEW
Robert James Cerfolio
In this article, we ask the reader to fully vet why they want to lead and who they want to lead. We then describe the different leaderships styles needed to effectively lead and deliver executive outcomes. We discuss the novel concept of different coachability styles and explain how an effective leader must understand when to apply one leadership style over another and which person of team will respond better to style over the others. The novel metric called the EQI-the efficiency quality index-by definition prevents this problem and is described and discussed...
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953052/navigating-promotion-in-thoracic-surgery
#10
REVIEW
Marko T Boskovski, Elaine E Tseng
The academic promotion process in thoracic surgery can appear nebulous to many young surgeons. However, at most institutions, clear promotion criteria exist for specific academic tracks, and they are based on factors such as clinical excellence, research/investigation, funding, education/teaching, service, health policy, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), ethics, quality and safety, and health care delivery. A thorough understanding of the promotion process is the key to successful advancement in academia...
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953051/becoming-a-cardiothoracic-surgical-educator
#11
REVIEW
Amelia W Wong, Taryne A Imai
Cardiothoracic training continues to evolve and is a completely different teaching environment than prior. Cardiothoracic surgical educators are tasked to ensure that all levels of learners are appropriately trained. To be an effective surgical educator, one must expand their skills beyond being content experts but also acquire knowledge of educational theory and formal training in how to teach effectively. Furthermore, applying a scholarly approach and engaging in scholarship differentiate a cardiothoracic surgical educator from a teacher...
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953050/the-growing-years-promoting-yourself-in-the-first-5-years
#12
REVIEW
Kirsten A Freeman
There are several transitions that must be made to define your new role as an attending surgeon. Establishing these transitions can be difficult but trying to promote yourself while undergoing these awkward transitions can be taxing but nevertheless crucial. Whether you are in private practice trying to obtain referrals to build your practice or in an academic setting where you are trying to find your niche, promoting yourself along the way is imperative for your future growth. There are 3 core transitions in the first 5 years: (1) clinical, (2) professional, and (3) personal...
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953049/personal-finance-wellness-for-new-attendings
#13
REVIEW
Russell Seth Martins, Kostantinos Poulikidis, Faiz Y Bhora
New attending surgeons should consider hiring a Certified Financial Planner with experience in the surgical profession while also utilizing accessible resources to improve their financial literacy. They should acquire adequate life and disability insurance, devise debt-repayment strategies, and plan for retirement by contributing to tax-advantaged accounts and diversifying investments. New attending surgeons should also be cognizant of the financial implications of important personal life events, such as marriage and childbirth...
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953048/what-is-the-right-first-job
#14
REVIEW
Rachel Kim, Nahush A Mokadam
It is a daunting task to find the "right" first job. However, the foundation of the search is similar to that of the interview and match process for residency and fellowship. Does the job opportunity have the makeup of clinical and research opportunities, case mix, support and culture that will set the trainee up to fulfill his or her early career goals? Does the position seem like a good fit? The variation occurs with (1) the mystery behind it-there are scarce resources available on the topic, and (2) the logistics: where and when to look; the interview process...
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953047/the-exit-strategy-preparing-for-retirement
#15
REVIEW
William A Baumgartner
Retiring from any occupation is difficult, especially one that you love. The majority of cardiothoracic surgeons love what they do every day. It has been said that if you choose a job you love, you never have to work another day in your life. Once a date is determined, preparation, particularly financial, is paramount for a successful outcome. Thoughtful decisions need to be made regarding health benefits and retirement plans [401(k)/403(b)]. Transitions to retirement programs have been instituted in several schools of medicine...
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37953046/finding-the-right-mentor
#16
REVIEW
Fatima G Wilder, Jason J Han
Quality mentorship is essential for a successful career in cardiothoracic surgery. From the premedical phase to the position of senior faculty, there are many benefits to having mentors who can provide insight, promote career advancement and facilitate professional opportunities. It is important to distinguish between a mentor and sponsor in seeking this career guidance because both are beneficial but serve different purposes. By being clear about one's professional goals, the mentor-mentee relationship can be optimized and lead to a fulfilling and productive career...
February 2024: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37806746/lung-cancer-screening-where-are-we-and-how-can-we-improve
#17
EDITORIAL
Kei Suzuki, DuyKhanh P Ceppa
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
November 2023: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37806745/just-the-facts-ma-am
#18
EDITORIAL
Virginia R Litle
No abstract text is available yet for this article.
November 2023: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37806744/clinical-adjuncts-to-lung-cancer-screening-a-narrative-review
#19
REVIEW
Cynthia J Susai, Jeffrey B Velotta, Lori C Sakoda
The updated US Preventive Services Task Force guidelines on lung cancer screening have significantly expanded the population of screening eligible adults, among whom the balance of benefits and harms associated with lung cancer screening vary considerably. Clinical adjuncts are additional information and tools that can guide decision-making to optimally screen individuals who are most likely to benefit. Proposed adjuncts include integration of clinical history, risk prediction models, shared-decision-making tools, and biomarker tests at key steps in the screening process...
November 2023: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
https://read.qxmd.com/read/37806743/liquid-biopsy-as-an-adjunct-to-lung-screening-imaging
#20
REVIEW
Nathaniel Deboever, Edwin J Ostrin, Mara B Antonoff
Current lung cancer screening protocols use low-dose computed tomography scans in selected high-risk individuals. Unfortunately, utilization is low, and the rate of false-positive screens is high. Peripheral biomarkers carry meaningful promise in diagnosing and monitoring cancer with added potential advantages reducing invasive procedures and improving turnaround time. Herein, the use of such blood-based assays is considered as an adjunct to further utilization and accuracy of lung cancer screening.
November 2023: Thoracic Surgery Clinics
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