Major Renovations for the Resident Section

A Message from the Editors:
We are pleased to announce that the Residents Section of CTSNet has undergone a major renovation that should allow for easier use and access to important websites. We are also pleased to announce that several new sections have been created which are directed towards cardiothoracic and general surgery residents as well as medical students. These include links for resident education, program profiles, AHA/ACC guidelines, and updated links to important associated cardiothoracic surgery websites. Future goals include an e-video library of basic cardiothoracic surgical techniques and an updated meeting event link. We are interested in feedback to continue to improve and make this the major integrative site for those interested in cardiothoracic surgery.

Michael E. Halkos, MD and Tom C. Nguyen, MD, Editors of the CTSNet Residents Section

New content added recently:

Under Guidelines, an extensive listing of ACC/AHA and STS Guidelines has been provided.

Under Resident Education, a Pro/Con discussion on Two- versus Three-year Cardiothoracic Training Programs:
Stephen H. McKellar MD, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota USA favors three years (his subtitle: Barking Up the Wrong Tree).
Peter I. Ellman MD, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida USA favors two years (his subtitle: A Two Year CT Program is One Year Shorter Than a Three Year CT Program)

A new Program Profile has been added: Brigham and Women’s Hospital/Children’s Hospital Medical Center. The profile of this program is writen by Elizabeth H. Stephens, Baylor/Texas Children’s, Houston Texas USA, and by Michael E. Halkos, MD and Tom C. Nguyen, MD, Editors of the Residents Section.

Stay Tuned!