Comparison of cardiothoracic surgery training in USA and Germany.
Publication/Presentation Date
11-26-2010
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Training of cardiothoracic surgeons in Europe and the United States has expanded to incorporate new operative techniques and requirements. The purpose of this study was to compare the current structure of training programs in the United States and Germany.
METHODS: We thoroughly reviewed the existing literature with particular focus on the curriculum, salary, board certification and quality of life for cardiothoracic trainees.
RESULTS: The United States of America and the Federal Republic of Germany each have different cardiothoracic surgery training programs with specific strengths and weaknesses which are compared and presented in this publication.
CONCLUSIONS: The future of cardiothoracic surgery training will become affected by technological, demographic, economic and supply factors. Given current trends in training programs, creating an efficient training system would allow trainees to compete and grow in this constantly changing environment.
Volume
5
First Page
118
Last Page
118
ISSN
1749-8090
Published In/Presented At
Tchantchaleishvili, V., Mokashi, S. A., Rajab, T. K., Bolman, R. M., 3rd, Chen, F. Y., & Schmitto, J. D. (2010). Comparison of cardiothoracic surgery training in USA and Germany. Journal of cardiothoracic surgery, 5, 118. https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-5-118
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
21108853
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article