title: Scientific teamwork--a particular approach.
abstract: The purpose of this article is to discuss the significance of academic collaboration within cardiovascular medicine and surgery, in both clinical and research settings, at a major academic institution in Europe.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiology and Pneumology, Georg-August-University Göttingen, Robert-Koch-Str. 40, 37075 Göttingen, Germany. ssossalla@med.uni-goettingen.de
authors.forename: Samuel
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sossalla
authors.forename: Jan D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Schmitto
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000379:methods; D002309:Cardiology / Q000458:organization & administration*; D003299:Cooperative Behavior; D005060:Europe; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000458:organization & administration*; D011044:Poland; D012106:Research / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000458:organization & administration*