Thoracic surgery clinics
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Thoracic surgery clinics · Aug 2011
Thoracic surgery associations, societies, and clubs: which organizations are right for you?
Determining which organizations to join can be challenging given the wide selection of associations, societies, and clubs available to practicing thoracic surgeons. This article briefly reviews 7 important North American thoracic surgery organizations (the American Association for Thoracic Surgery, the Canadian Association of Thoracic Surgeons, the General Thoracic Surgical Club, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, the Western Thoracic Surgical Association, and Women in Thoracic Surgery). The authors also review the criteria that may assist in deciding which organizations best meet a surgeon's career goals and personal expectations.
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Thoracic surgery clinics · Aug 2011
Incorporating administrative responsibilities into surgical practice.
It is self-evident to most thoracic surgeons what it takes to be successful as a surgeon. It is equally important to recognize the importance of taking on leadership and administrative responsibilities to shape your career, your department, and your institution to achieve the ultimate in clinical and academic productivity and patient care.