title: Being an effective surgical educator.
abstract: Training in thoracic surgical residencies has evolved in the past several years, with significant advances in simulation technology, heightened pressure regarding work-hour reforms, and initiation of integrated training programs. This article highlights current concepts in surgical education and methods of incorporating teaching opportunities into practice. General strategies on how to be a better teacher and increase student feedback evaluation scores are addressed. Finally, the evolving roles and responsibilities of a mentor in assisting residents and colleagues in developing successful thoracic surgical careers are explored.
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic and Foregut Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Minnesota, MMC 207, 420 Delaware Street Southeast, Minneapolis, MN 55455, USA.
authors.forename: Jonathan
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: D'Cunha
authors.forename: Connie C
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Schmitz
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Maddaus
mesh_terms: D002568:Certification / Q000458:organization & administration; D003198:Computer Simulation; D005180:Faculty, Medical; D006801:Humans; D016901:Intergenerational Relations; D007396:Internship and Residency / Q000458:organization & administration*; D013663:Teaching / Q000379:methods; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000193:education*