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Building a clinical cardiothoracic surgical program: a multi-institutional model.

V A Starnes1, M L Barr, J A Webster

  • 1Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA 90033, USA. vstarnes@surgery.usc.edu

The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
|March 30, 2001
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Establishing a multi-institutional cardiothoracic surgery program shares core values with single institutions. A strong infrastructure enables these complex programs to thrive and compete effectively in dynamic environments.

Area of Science:

  • Cardiothoracic Surgery
  • Academic Medicine
  • Healthcare Management

Background:

  • Traditional cardiothoracic surgical programs face evolving economic and political landscapes.
  • The need for robust academic surgical programs is critical for advancing patient care and research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline the fundamental principles for building successful multi-institutional cardiothoracic surgical programs.
  • To demonstrate how such programs can achieve growth and competitiveness.

Main Methods:

  • The study is based on established principles of program development and management.
  • It emphasizes the importance of infrastructure and support systems.

Main Results:

  • Multi-institutional programs can effectively adopt the guiding principles of single institutions.

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  • A well-designed infrastructure is key to the success and growth of these complex programs.

    • Conclusions:

    • The core values of patient care, resident training, faculty recruitment, and research remain paramount.
    • Multi-institutional models offer a viable strategy for academic cardiothoracic surgery to adapt and flourish.