title: The early years: how to set up and build your practice.
abstract: This article provides an overview of several practical strategies that can foster the successful establishment and growth of a thoracic surgery practice. Processes related to organizing outpatient clinics and referral systems, and running a well-managed operating room team and hospital ward are discussed. Valuable insights related to mentor selection, leadership opportunities, and maintaining a positive work-life balance are also shared.
authors.affiliation: Division of Thoracic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 60612, USA. Michael_Liptay@Rush.edu
authors.forename: Michael J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Liptay
mesh_terms: D000288:Administrative Personnel / Q000458:organization & administration; D001071:Appointments and Schedules; D006123:Group Practice / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D008611:Mentors; D010044:Outpatient Clinics, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D011216:Practice Management, Medical / Q000458:organization & administration*; D012017:Referral and Consultation; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000458:organization & administration; D057170:Translational Research, Biomedical / Q000458:organization & administration