Objectives Simulation may reduce the risks associated with the complex operations of
cardiothoracic surgery and help create a more efficient, thorough, and uniform curriculum for …

Objective Although simulation‐based education is now commonly utilized in medicine, its
use in the instruction of congenital heart disease remains limited. The objective of this study …

Background Rehabilitation of patients in critical care environments improves functional
outcomes. This finding has led to increased implementation of intensive care unit (ICU) …

Introduction. Our nation suffers from a shortage in surgeons. This deficiency must be
addressed at the medical student level. Increasing faculty and resident interaction with junior …

Objectives To gain insight into factors affecting career preference and career choice during
the final phase of medical school, above and beyond a model that was presented by Bland …

Objectives Recruiting medical students to cardiothoracic surgery is critical given new
training paradigms and projected cardiothoracic surgeon shortages. This study …

The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically and rapidly changed the status quo for nearly
every aspect of medical education, including resident and fellow recruitment. 1 Several …

OBJECTIVE: The study objective was to introduce senior surgeons, referred to as members
of the “Senior Tour,” to simulation-based learning and evaluate ongoing simulation efforts in …

Objective Clinical rotations during medical school are the time when most students select
their specialty. Limited or lack of exposure could deter students from certain sub-specialties …

Background The cardiothoracic surgical (CTS) specialty has witnessed a decline in the
applicant pool. Early exposure, positive experiences, inspiring role models, and career …