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Three Decades of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) Residents' Committee
Andrea Amabile1, Nabil Hussein2, Edoardo Zancanaro3
1Division of Cardiac Surgery, Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States.
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The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) Residents' Committee (RC), established in 1996, has become a key driver of trainee representation and innovation in cardiothoracic surgery. Created to address heterogeneity in training across Europe, the RC has helped shape educational standards, promoted resident involvement in governance, and advanced academic development. Through surveys, targeted educational initiatives, and dedicated publication platforms, the Committee has identified persistent challenges while fostering collaboration and scholarship among trainees. Its recent expansion into digital education and global partnerships reflects an evolving role in a rapidly changing field. This Editorial provides an historical overview and highlights the efforts of the RC in training standardization, inclusivity, and international collaboration.
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