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A structured, competency-based framework for aspiring cardiothoracic surgeons.

Adham Ahmed, Samantha Colon, Gianna J Dafflisio, Purab Kothari, Nina Uzoigwe, Alice Zhou, Juli Buchwald, Betemariam Sharew, Carter Glenn, Steven Medvedovsky and 8 more

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Adham AhmedDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa.
Samantha ColonDivision of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.
Gianna J DafflisioDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pa.
Purab KothariDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Philadelphia, Pa.
Nina UzoigweDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, New York, NY.
Alice ZhouDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Stanford Medical Center, Palo Alto, Calif.
Juli BuchwaldDivision of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, UMass Chan Medical School, Worcester, Mass.
Betemariam SharewDepartment of Cardiovascular Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, Cleveland, Ohio.
Carter GlennDivision of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC.
Steven MedvedovskyDepartment of Surgery, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, Brooklyn, NY.
Justin OliveraDepartment of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass.
Ryan KramerDivision of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.
Gabrielle ColonDivision of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.
Jonathan M TomaskoDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, Pa.
Sara J PereiraDivision of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Utah School of Medicine, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Mara AntonoffDepartment of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery Faculty, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex.
Marc PelletierDivision of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.
Irbaz HameedDivision of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Surgery, Yale University, New Haven, Conn.

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Abstract

Objective: Cardiothoracic surgery requires mastery of a broad knowledge base and advanced skillset to manage critically ill patients. Although competency-based assessment frameworks have been developed in several specialties, there remains a paucity of resources to guide practical progression for early cardiothoracic surgical trainees. Methods: Members of the Thoracic Surgery Residents Association, Thoracic Surgery Medical Student Association, and attending cardiothoracic surgeons with a strong track record of surgical education were invited to share their insights and experiences. A structured, milestone-driven roadmap was developed on the basis of their contributions. Results: We developed a structured, competency-based framework for early surgical trainees, with an emphasis on progressive development of clinical knowledge, technical skills, and academic proficiency. Key milestones and applicable resources were curated to help guide independent learning and skill acquisition. Conclusions: This structured roadmap offers early-stage cardiothoracic surgery trainees a competency-guided path toward proficiency. By providing clear guidance and granular action points, this guide may help facilitate independent learning and prepare residents for advanced cardiothoracic surgical training.

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