Comparison of cardiothoracic surgery training in usa and germany
Open Access
- 26 November 2010
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Springer Science and Business Media LLC in Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery
- Vol. 5 (1), 118
- https://doi.org/10.1186/1749-8090-5-118
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.Keywords
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