title: History of Cardiothoracic Surgery at New York University.
abstract: This monograph outlines the rich history of cardiothoracic surgery at New York University (NYU), beginning with its origins at The Bellevue Hospital in the mid-1800's. Numerous early clinical accomplishments were significant, leading up to the arrival of Dr Frank Spencer in 1966. Under Dr Spencer's leadership, the department progressed with development of a culture of innovation, leadership and education that carries through today. The program encompasses three major hospitals and will soon graduate its 50thclass of trainees, many of whom have had outstanding careers and a major impact on the field of cardiothoracic surgery. This culture continues under the direction of our current chair, Dr Aubrey Galloway, whose vision has orchestrated and refined a new period of innovation and excellence.
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York. Electronic address: deane.smith@nyumc.org.
authors.forename: Deane E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Smith
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
authors.forename: Eugene A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Grossi
authors.affiliation: Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, NYU Langone Medical Center, New York, New York.
authors.forename: Aubrey C
authors.initials: AC
authors.lastname: Galloway
mesh_terms: D006348:Cardiac Surgical Procedures / Q000193:education / Q000266:history*; D002309:Cardiology / Q000193:education / Q000266:history*; D004059:Diffusion of Innovation; D004503:Education, Medical, Graduate / Q000266:history; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000266:history* / Q000601:surgery; D049671:History, 18th Century; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D049674:History, 21st Century; D006785:Hospitals, University / Q000266:history*; D006801:Humans; D009519:New York City; D013903:Thoracic Surgery / Q000193:education / Q000266:history*
keywords: cardiac surgery; history; innovation; minimally invasive; program; tradition