Cardiothoracic Workforce Survey Reveals Disturbing Developments
Major Finding: Nearly one-third of cardiothoracic surgery residents seeking employment (31%) reported having no job offers, and 17% reported education-related debt exceeding $200,000.
Data Source: Replies from 299 cardiothoracic surgery residents who completed the 2010 Thoracic Surgery Residents Association Workforce Survey.
Disclosures: Dr. Sarkaria said that he had no relevant financial disclosures.
FROM THE ANNUAL MEETING OF THE SOCIETY OF THORACIC SURGEONS
He acknowledged certain limitations of the study, including its self-reported design. "There can certainly be variable interpretation of the questions by residents," he said. "There can also be situational/circumstantial bias at the time the resident is taking the thoracic in-service exam."
Dr. Sarkaria said that he had no relevant financial disclosures.
