The impact of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) on non-EU cardiac surgery training programs.
In: European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Jg. 65 (2024-05-01), Heft 5, S. 1-5
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The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) has had a positive impact on non-European Union (EU) cardiac surgery training programs. Non-EU residents in training benefit from the educational resources, training courses, and standardized protocols offered by EACTS. The EACTS Academy provides various training courses and webinars, with a significant number of non-EU participants. The Francis Fontan Fund (FFF) supports international exchange programs and fellowships, allowing non-EU residents to develop specialized skills and gain exposure to different healthcare systems. The FFF also provides support to trainees facing difficulties, such as the Ukrainian Support Fellowship during the Russian-Ukrainian War. The FFF and the Thoracic Surgery Foundation sponsor a yearly international travelling fellowship in partnership with the Latin American Association of Cardiac and Endovascular Surgery, promoting the growth and development of cardio-thoracic surgeons in Latin America. The number of non-EU awardees of FFF fellowships has been increasing over the years. EACTS has also launched a donation portal for the FFF to support the education of future cardio-thoracic surgeons. The European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) has made significant contributions to non-European Union (EU) cardiac surgery training programs. Through initiatives such as international exchange programs, mentorship, standardized training guidelines, and support for research and innovation, EACTS has improved the quality of training and professional development for non-EU residents and [Extracted from the article]
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The impact of the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) on non-EU cardiac surgery training programs.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Danchenko, Polina ; Hussein, Nabil ; Marin-Cuartas, Mateo ; Zientara, Alicja ; Paulis, Ruggero De |
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Zeitschrift: | European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery, Jg. 65 (2024-05-01), Heft 5, S. 1-5 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2024 |
Medientyp: | academicJournal |
ISSN: | 1010-7940 (print) |
DOI: | 10.1093/ejcts/ezae211 |
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