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January 14, 2012

The complete cardiothoracic surgeon


Published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery in 2004.

The complete cardiothoracic surgeon: qualities of excellence

1. The first quality of a complete cardiothoracic surgeon is that of being an excellent surgeon
2. The complete cardiothoracic surgeon of the second millennium must have a detailed knowledge of cardiorespiratory physiology
3. The complete cardiothoracic surgeon must also be an excellent teacher and have a knowledge of cardiothoracic surgical education
4. The complete cardiothoracic surgeon must be an excellent radiologist
5. The complete cardiothoracic surgeon must have a detailed knowledge of healthcare economics
6. The complete cardiothoracic surgeon must have an in-depth knowledge of new surgical technology 
7. The complete cardiothoracic surgeon of the second millennium must be a leader
8. The complete cardiothoracic surgeon must be adaptable
9. The complete cardiothoracic surgeon must have a knowledge of the history of cardiothoracic surgery
10. The complete cardiothoracic surgeon should develop, to the best of his ability, the quality of being persistent
11. The complete cardiothoracic surgeon must also be a humanist
12. The complete cardiothoracic surgeon should develop a hobby
13. The element of faith

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