We thank Marrero et al for their thoughtful response to our recent manuscript exploring
the changing evaluatory paradigms in cardiothoracic surgery.
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,- Aranda-Michel E
- Trager LE
- Han JJ
- et al.
Considerations for a holistic model in evaluating medical students for cardiothoracic
surgical residency.
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022; 15 (S1043-0679(22)00138-1. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35714822.)https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semtcvs.2022.06.006
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Discourse is essential to any paradigm shift, as we all grapple with what these new
ideas signify in the context of our own lives and programs, and their letter raises
thoughtful questions about equitability.- Ariadna Marrero LC
- Karamlou Tara
- Bribriesco Alejandro
Shift in the future of cardiothoracic surgery applications: Holistic or too optimistic?.
Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2022; 8 (S1043-0679(22)00215-5. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 36089120.)https://doi.org/10.1053/j.semtcvs.2022.08.015
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