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Observership in China-an opinion about current and future collaboration
1Division of Thoracic Surgery, University Hospital Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Journal of Thoracic Disease
|October 18, 2016
Summary
European and Chinese thoracic surgeons can enhance surgical training and research through collaboration. An observership award facilitates this unique partnership between Switzerland and China, fostering academic growth and patient care strategies.
Area of Science:
- Thoracic Surgery
- Medical Education
- International Collaboration
Background:
- China presents significant opportunities for European thoracic surgery in training and research.
- European thoracic surgeons can benefit from and contribute to academic structures, guidelines, and patient follow-up strategies in China.
Purpose of the Study:
- To discuss the current state of thoracic surgery in Switzerland.
- To explore opportunities for collaboration between European and Chinese thoracic surgery.
- To highlight the role of the AME Publishing Group and European Society of Thoracic Surgeons (ESTS) observership award in fostering international training.
Main Methods:
- This paper is an opinion piece.
- It discusses the current situation of thoracic surgery in Switzerland.
- It examines potential collaborative avenues with China.
Main Results:
- Intense collaboration can be mutually beneficial for European and Chinese thoracic surgeons.
- The observership award provides a unique platform for trainees to experience surgical practices in both Zurich and Beijing.
- Opportunities exist for European experts to assist in developing academic structures and patient care protocols.
Conclusions:
- Cross-border collaborations in thoracic surgery offer substantial advantages for professional development and research.
- The ESTS observership award serves as a vital bridge for international exchange and skill enhancement.
- Strengthening ties between European and Chinese thoracic surgery programs is recommended for advancing the field.
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