title: Building a successful career: advice from leaders in thoracic surgery.
abstract: The contributors to this article have been recognized as outstanding leaders in thoracic surgery. Each has addressed particular elements that he or she considers to be important in developing a successful thoracic surgical career. These unique perspectives provide valuable insights.
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic Surgery, Department of Surgery, Foothills Medical Centre, University of Calgary, 1403 29th Street NW, Room G 33 D, Calgary, Alberta T2N 2T9, Canada. sean.grondin@albertahealthservices.ca
authors.forename: Sean C
authors.initials: SC
authors.lastname: Grondin
mesh_terms: D002983:Clinical Competence; D003376:Counseling; D005180:Faculty, Medical; D006801:Humans; D007588:Job Satisfaction; D008611:Mentors; D010549:Personal Satisfaction; D010551:Personality; D013903:Thoracic Surgery