Get ready to be surprised as I dive into the world of thoracic surgery in this eyeopening interview with a fellow Physician Assistant (PA)! In this video, we uncover the lesserknown specialty of thoracic surgery, distinct from cardiothoracic surgery, and explore the types of cases encountered, daily schedules, and the pros and cons straight from the source.

Join us as we look at the unique aspects of thoracic surgery, offering valuable insights for PAs, NPs, and aspiring healthcare professionals. Whether you're already a provider or a student considering your career path, this video is packed with invaluable information that will broaden your understanding of medical specialties.

Watch now and uncover this hidden gem specialty! Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more enlightening content on healthcare specialties!

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Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery: https://www.apacvs.org/

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Timestamps
00:00 Intro
01:35 Thoracic vs Cardiothoracic Surgery
02:47 Surgeries Performed in Thoracic Surgery
04:49 PAs vs NPs in Thoracic Surgery
05:19 Clinic & OR Mix
06:02 Patient Population
06:28 Inpatient Duties
07:41 Taking Call in Thoracic Surgery
08:20 Outpatient Duties
09:46 First Assisting Duties
11:08 OR Training
13:10 PA/NP Autonomy in Thoracic Surgery
14:06 Outpatient Patient Count
14:46 Outpatient Office Procedures
15:01 Inpatient – Patient Count
16:41 Variety in Thoracic Surgery
18:44 Positives of Thoracic Surgery
19:42 Negatives of Thoracic Surgery
21:03 Typical Schedule
21:46 Charting in Thoracic Surgery
22:06 Best Personalities for Thoracic Surgery
23:20 Salary in Thoracic Surgery
24:07 How to Transition into Thoracic Surgery
24:44 Societies & Conferences in Thoracic Surgery
25:07 Is Thoracic Surgery New Grad Friendly?
25:36 Questions to Ask When Interviewing
27:00 Best Rotations for Thoracic Surgery

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