title: Cardiothoracic-themed core surgical training programs in Scotland.
abstract: Cardiothoracic surgery generates an impression that only the most committed should pursue it. The book TSRA Review of Cardiothoracic Surgery (Thoracic Surgery Residents Association) is organized around topics core surgical trainees (ie, residents) are expected to understand and master, particularly as surgical selection and training has undergone recent change.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom. lammy@doctors.org.uk
authors.forename: Simon
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lammy
mesh_terms: D002321:Career Choice; D002568:Certification; D002983:Clinical Competence; D003479:Curriculum; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D059032:Learning Curve; D012606:Scotland; D013337:Students, Medical; D013782:Textbooks as Topic; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000193:education*; D019616:Thoracic Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education*
keywords: 2; ST3; ST8; higher surgical training year 3; higher surgical training year 8