Specialist training for cardiothoracic surgery in the Nordic countries

J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2020 Mar;159(3):1002-1008. doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2019.07.110. Epub 2019 Sep 5.

Abstract

Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Iceland form the 5 culturally uniform Nordic countries. Each of the countries owns a high-standard tradition of individual steering in cardiothoracic education aiming at securing the needs and features of the local area. Indisputably, mastering a Nordic language and applying a high-standard individual steering in education ensure that a dedicated trainee is selected to the cardiothoracic program in accordance with the needs and features of the local area.

Keywords: Nordic countries; cardiothoracic surgery; education; specialist training.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures / education*
  • Clinical Competence
  • Curriculum
  • Education, Medical, Graduate*
  • Humans
  • Scandinavian and Nordic Countries
  • Specialization*
  • Surgeons / education*
  • Thoracic Surgical Procedures / education*