title: History and Current Status of Cardiovascular Surgery at the University of Pennsylvania.
abstract: The cardiothoracic surgery program at the University of Pennsylvania has enjoyed a decades long tradition of leadership and contributions to the field. Consistent with its place as a robust contributor in a major academic medical center, its focus is on the tripartite mission of clinical care, research and education, including the provision of cutting edge care delivered to patients in a multidisciplinary fashion. Faculty members' pursuit of translational research facilitates the delivery of such exceptional treatment and provision of excellent care. This foundation is ideal for the training of the outstanding surgeons of tomorrow, as evidenced by a history of such contributions.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Electronic address: eri.iannelli@uphs.upenn.edu.
authors.forename: Michael A
authors.initials: MA
authors.lastname: Acker
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Joseph E
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Bavaria
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
authors.forename: Clyde F
authors.initials: CF
authors.lastname: Barker
mesh_terms: D000046:Academic Medical Centers / Q000266:history*; D035843:Biomedical Research / Q000266:history; D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education / Q000266:history*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000266:history* / Q000601:surgery; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004501:Education, Medical / Q000266:history; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D010414:Pennsylvania; D016730:Program Development; D015397:Program Evaluation; D014495:Universities / Q000266:history*; D014656:Vascular Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education / Q000266:history*
keywords: Cardiac surgery; history; innovation