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Area of Science:

  • Surgical Education
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery

Background:

  • Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Programs (IPs) are a recent development in surgical training.
  • Limited data exist regarding the outcomes of applicants who do not match into these programs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the dropout rate among individuals who applied for Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Programs but did not match.
  • To evaluate the career pathways of unmatched applicants in cardiothoracic surgery.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was distributed to 409 current residents to assess preferences and pathways in cardiothoracic surgery (CTS).
  • Data from the National Resident Matching Program (2008-2017) were collected and analyzed.
  • Descriptive analysis was performed on quantitative survey data.

Main Results:

  • Out of 250 respondents, 89 (36%) were in Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Programs.
  • 147 individuals applied to Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Programs between 2008-2011 and were unmatched; only 20 (14%) subsequently entered a CTS residency.
  • Key reasons for not applying to Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Programs included uncertainty about training and a lack of early commitment to CTS.

Conclusions:

  • A small proportion of unmatched Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Program applicants successfully enter cardiothoracic surgery training.
  • Addressing concerns about Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Program training is essential for future recruitment of surgical residents.