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ArticleJTCVS open2026

Exploring salary negotiation and disparities in thoracic surgery.

Dena Shehata, Manuel Castillo-Angeles, Zhuxuan Pan, Rajika Jindani, Mariya Samoylova, Laura DiChiacchio, Sara Sakowitz, Stephanie Worrell, Mara Antonoff, Ammara A Watkins and 1 more

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Dena ShehataDivision of Thoracic Surgery, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, Mass.
Manuel Castillo-AngelesDivision of Trauma and Acute Care Surgery, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, Mass.
Zhuxuan PanUMass Chan School of Medicine, Worcester, Mass.
Rajika JindaniDepartment of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY.
Mariya SamoylovaDepartment of Surgery, Duke University, Durham, NC.
Laura DiChiacchioDepartment of Cardiac Surgery, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, Calif.
Sara SakowitzDepartment of Surgery, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Mass.
Stephanie WorrellSection of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, Ariz.
Mara AntonoffThoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Tex.
Ammara A WatkinsDivision of Thoracic Surgery, Lahey Hospital and Medical Center, Burlington, Mass.
Women in Thoracic Surgery Research Committee

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Objective: Compensation disparities persist in thoracic surgery, yet the dynamics of salary negotiation remain poorly understood. Exploring surgeon experience with negotiation may identify areas for targeted interventions. Methods: An anonymous survey was distributed via the General Thoracic Surgical Club listserv to assess cardiothoracic surgeons' experiences with salary negotiation. Data gathered were used to assess demographics, experiences with initial salary negotiation and renegotiation, and access to negotiation training and resources. Results: Forty-six (20.9%) cardiothoracic surgeons completed the survey. Most respondents were men (65%), White (72%), and practiced in academic medical centers (70%). More than one half (53.5%) expected a fair salary without negotiation, although women more commonly disagreed with this statement (50% vs 10%, Conclusions: There is considerable variation in salary negotiation experiences among thoracic surgeons, with many reporting inadequate preparation. Formal training was uncommon, but mentor guidance was influential. Structured support is needed, and opportunities exist for negotiation training and mentorship.

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