CV Now

CV Now Episode 011: Training the CV Surgeon of the Future

Episode Summary

In today’s podcast, we brought together a vascular surgeon, a cardiac surgeon, and one who does both to discuss training the cardiovascular surgeons of the future. The future classes of residents and fellows will need to learn more in less time, with a variety of tracks to choose from as the profession balances the needs for specialists and generalists and adjusts to technological changes.

Episode Notes

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Speakers on today's episode:

Alan Lumsden, MD

Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Surgery

Medical Director, Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

Houston Methodist Hospital

 

Thomas MacGillivray, MD

Chief, Cardiac Surgery and Thoracic Transplant

Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center

Houston Methodist Hospital

 

Marvin Atkins, Jr., MD

Cardiovascular Surgeon

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital