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Becoming a Cardiothoracic Surgical Educator.

Amelia W Wong¹, Taryne A Imai²

¹Department of Surgery, Queen's University Health System / University of Hawaii, Honolulu, Hawaii.

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Effective cardiothoracic surgical education requires educators to master teaching theories and scholarship, not just content expertise. This academic track differs significantly from a surgical scientist

Keywords:

Educational portfolio Faculty development Scholarship and scholarly activity Surgeon educator Surgical education

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Medical Education
Surgical Training
Cardiothoracic Surgery

Background:

Cardiothoracic surgical training environments are rapidly evolving.
Surgical educators must ensure comprehensive training for all learner levels.

Purpose of the Study:

To define the distinct requirements and scholarly expectations for cardiothoracic surgical educators.
To differentiate the surgical educator academic track from the surgical scientist track.

Main Methods:

The study involved a review of current educational theories and practices in cardiothoracic surgery.
Analysis of the skills, work, documentation, and promotion criteria for surgical educators.

Main Results:

Effective surgical education necessitates expertise in educational theory and formal teaching training.
Scholarly engagement and a scholarly approach distinguish surgical educators from general teachers.
The academic track for surgical educators requires different skills and outputs compared to surgical scientists.

Conclusions:

The role of a cardiothoracic surgical educator demands a unique skill set beyond clinical expertise.
Formal training in education and a commitment to scholarship are crucial for effective surgical educators.
The distinct nature of the surgical educator track impacts career development and promotion pathways.