The learning curve of robotic coronary arterial bypass surgery: A report from the STS database.

Background: There is limited data to inform minimum case requirements for training in robotically assisted coronary artery bypass grafting (RA-CABG). Current recommendations rely on nonclinical endpoints and expert opinion.

Objectives: To determine the minimum number of RA-CABG procedures required to achieve stable clinical outcomes.

Wisdom From Past Presidents of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a highly impactful professional organization in cardiothoracic surgery and an important network of mentors for trainees. Annually, presidents of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons deliver an address encapsulating their professional experiences, lessons learned, and future vision for the field. We sought to summarize these lessons into salient points for trainees.

Characteristics and Attitudes of Aspiring Cardiothoracic Surgeons: A Survey Study.

Background: Although recruiting highly qualified, diverse applicants into cardiothoracic surgery remains a national priority, their characteristics remain unknown. This study aims to describe current and future applicants in cardiothoracic surgery.

Methods: Aspiring cardiothoracic surgeons (students interested in matriculating in a North American training program) were voluntarily enrolled in the study through Twitter and email outreach.