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Salary disparities in cardiothoracic surgery: 4 study notes

Becker's Hospital Review - Cardiology

Women in academic cardiothoracic surgery earn 80% to 87% of the salary men with equal academic rank earn, according to a study published Dec. 2 in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

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The Importance of Setting Boundaries as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

Blog The Importance of Setting Boundaries as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon KCummings Thu, 06/20/2024 - 09:28 Medical Student Resident / Fellow As physicians, we spend the first half of our adult lives being told to always say yes. Show academic, research, and leadership promise to land that coveted residency spot.

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Hackensack Meridian Hackensack University and Jersey Shore University Medical Centers Again Ranked Among the Elite Hospitals in North America for Open Heart Surgery

DAIC

The academic medical centers received three-star ratings in isolated coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and isolated mitral valve replacement and repair (MVRR) surgeries. Jersey Shore University Medical Center also received a three-star rating in isolated aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery. and Canada.

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Early Career Participation in STS Workforces

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

Blog Early Career Participation in STS Workforces KCummings Wed, 07/31/2024 - 12:02 All Members Resident / Fellow The STS oversees numerous workforces and councils with various focuses ranging from cardiothoracic clinical practice to databases to education to surgeon wellness.

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Early Career Journey: The Business of Medicine—How to Successfully Transition from Training to Practice

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Early Career

Webinar Early Career Journey: The Business of Medicine—How to Successfully Transition from Training to Practice kchalko Fri, 10/20/2023 - 14:04 December 7, 2023 Leaders in cardiothoracic surgery will share valuable information about the transition from training to practice from academic, private practice, and hospital perspectives.

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#80: Beyond the Abstract: STS 2021 and Recommendations for Hosting a Virtual Surgical Meeting

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

Varghese to discuss “the Year of the Pandemic” and how it disrupted every aspect of lives around the world, including the ability to attend in-person gatherings and academic conferences.

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The Thoracic Surgery Foundation Awards Inaugural International Fellowships

Society of Thoracic Surgeons - Technology

This fellowship also will allow Dr. Fiedler and Dr. Folesani to learn novel techniques, adapt innovative technology, and receive training from expert mentors who are dedicated to the highest standards of cardiothoracic surgery. Applications for the 2023 TSF/FFF Fellowship will open this summer. For more information, visit sts.org.