OBJECTIVE: The study objective was to assess the impact of dedicated instruction and
deliberate practice on fourth-year medical students' proficiency in performing a coronary …

Simulation training has become increasingly relevant in the educational curriculum of
surgical trainees. The types of simulation models used, goals of simulation training, and an …

Background Training of cardiothoracic surgeons in Europe and the United States has
expanded to incorporate new operative techniques and requirements. The purpose of this …

Background The present study aimed to describe and compare the operative experience of
cardiothoracic surgical residents for basic and advanced cardiac surgical procedures …

Background Resident perceptions of 2-year (2Y) vs 3-year (3Y) programs have never been
characterized. The objective was to use the mandatory Thoracic Surgery Residents …

Background In 2005 the Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery at The Royal Children's
Hospital started an early academic mentoring program for medical students and junior …

BACKGROUND: Thoracic residency program enrollment continues to decline. While job
market and decreasing reimbursements are often cited as the main reasons, length of and …

The relevance of endobronchial ultrasonography (EBUS) to thoracic surgeons is 2-fold: first,
EBUS is an accurate and versatile diagnostic tool; second, EBUS is of importance to our …

In this era of change, cardiothoracic surgeons continue to express a high level of satisfaction
with the intellectual challenges and rewards of their profession. The interest in pursuing a …

À minha orientadora Profa. Dra. Eloiza Helena Tajara da Silva, por ter confiado em meu
trabalho. Por estar sempre tão preocupada com a qualidade do trabalho que …