Cardiothoracic Surgery: From Scalpel to Robot & How to Organise a US Elective

Name: Cardiothoracic Surgery: From Scalpel to Robot & How to Organise a US Elective
Start: 2024-06-05T18:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-06-05T19:00:00+00:00

5th Jun 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

Cardio-thoracic surgery

5th Jun 2024

6:00 - 7:00pm (GMT)

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Description

Learn fundamental cardiothoracic surgery concepts and surgical innovation in a session titled 'Cardiothoracic Surgery: From Scalpel to Robot & How to Organise a US Elective' with Dr Tjasa Zaletel, an acadmic FY1 working in North Central London with deep interest in the field. She will share her unique experiences with surgical research and securing surgical sub-internship rotations in USA. A crucial session for those seeking to delve deeper into cardiothoracic surgery or thinking about doing their elective in the US!

Summary

Gain insight into the evolution of cardiothoracic surgery techniques and the process of securing a US elective from Dr. Tjasa Zaletel, an academic FY1, in a session titled 'Cardiothoracic Surgery: From Scalpel to Robot & How to Organise a US Elective'. Delve into surgical innovation and apply practical advice from Dr. Zaletel's experiences with surgical research and sub-internship rotations in USA. Perfect for medical professionals interested in the cardiothoracic field or considering an elective in the US. Don't miss this unique opportunity to broaden your professional horizon!

Learning objectives

1. Understand the basics of cardiothoracic surgery and its progression from traditional methods to the use of advanced robotics in the field. 2. Analyze the impact and benefits of technological innovation in cardiothoracic surgery by discussing real-life case studies. 3. Gain insight into the process of organizing a U.S. elective, including the steps to secure surgical sub-internship rotations, potential challenges, and suggested strategies to overcome those challenges. 4. Review the role and significance of surgical research, drawing from Dr. Zaletel's personal experiences and findings. 5. Initiate a dialogue on the future direction of cardiothoracic surgery and how upcoming surgeons can contribute to its advancement.

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