Surgeon-scientists have been instrumental in many breakthroughs that have improved the lives of millions of patients. However, despite the many rewards that a career as a surgeon-scientist offers, the number of surgeons pursuing such a path has been steadily declining.
In this thoughtful editorial, Dr Ikonomidis and other cardiothoracic leaders explore the root causes for this decline and possible solutions for keeping a surgeon-scientist activity.
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Attrition of the Cardiothoracic Surgeon-Scientist: Definition of the Problem and Remedial Strategies
Submitted by: Wei-Guo Ma
Source: The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Source URL: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.03.057
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Author(s): John S. Ikonomidis, Phillippe Menasche, Daniel Kreisel, Frank W. Sellke, Y. Joseph Woo, Yolonda L. Colson
