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The Thoracic Surgery Residents Association (TSRA) has a new initiative to support the partners of thoracic surgery residents. Too often partners of trainees find they have no assistance in moving, living, and looking for a new job during the training process. Once finished, the trials, successes, and shortcuts they gained are lost as they move on to the next adventure. In addition, the training process can be a solitary one for the partner as temporary moves through new towns can lead to isolation.
Surprisingly, no one has previously studied the demographics or concerns of the partners of surgical trainees. A survey has recently been created and distributed by Dr. Rishi Reddy at the University of Michigan. The study investigates partners of applicants to traditional 2- or 3-year thoracic residency spots and current thoracic residents.
One of the initial findings of this study is that a void exists in supporting partners who are coordinating finances, child care, and housing, often while maintaining their own professional career. Partners of thoracic trainees have also voiced requests of "I just would like to talk to someone going through the same thing as I am" to "talking to someone is great, but I just need to get the kids moved to Phillie and find a new job." The results of this study are being submitted for publication.
The TSRA is creating two forums to support partners of trainees. The first event will be held on the Sunday evening of the AATS meeting in San Francisco to help bring partners together.
In addition, an online community is being created through the TSRA website to disseminate the vast information and resources partners gain during the training process with the thoracic resident. With both a regional and national presence the website will incorporate multiple social networking sites to help connect those moving, working, and raising children in a new town while their partner continues training in thoracic surgery.
Improvements in thoracic training do not end when the resident walks out of the hospital.
If you would like to comment or add to the partner website for the TSRA please write to tsra.tsn@gmail.com. The partners’ event for the AATS will be at the Pied Piper Bar (inside the Palace Hotel) from 5 to 7pm on Sunday, April 29.
The Thoracic Surgery Residents Association (TSRA) has a new initiative to support the partners of thoracic surgery residents. Too often partners of trainees find they have no assistance in moving, living, and looking for a new job during the training process. Once finished, the trials, successes, and shortcuts they gained are lost as they move on to the next adventure. In addition, the training process can be a solitary one for the partner as temporary moves through new towns can lead to isolation.
Surprisingly, no one has previously studied the demographics or concerns of the partners of surgical trainees. A survey has recently been created and distributed by Dr. Rishi Reddy at the University of Michigan. The study investigates partners of applicants to traditional 2- or 3-year thoracic residency spots and current thoracic residents.
One of the initial findings of this study is that a void exists in supporting partners who are coordinating finances, child care, and housing, often while maintaining their own professional career. Partners of thoracic trainees have also voiced requests of "I just would like to talk to someone going through the same thing as I am" to "talking to someone is great, but I just need to get the kids moved to Phillie and find a new job." The results of this study are being submitted for publication.
The TSRA is creating two forums to support partners of trainees. The first event will be held on the Sunday evening of the AATS meeting in San Francisco to help bring partners together.
In addition, an online community is being created through the TSRA website to disseminate the vast information and resources partners gain during the training process with the thoracic resident. With both a regional and national presence the website will incorporate multiple social networking sites to help connect those moving, working, and raising children in a new town while their partner continues training in thoracic surgery.
Improvements in thoracic training do not end when the resident walks out of the hospital.
If you would like to comment or add to the partner website for the TSRA please write to tsra.tsn@gmail.com. The partners’ event for the AATS will be at the Pied Piper Bar (inside the Palace Hotel) from 5 to 7pm on Sunday, April 29.
The Thoracic Surgery Residents Association (TSRA) has a new initiative to support the partners of thoracic surgery residents. Too often partners of trainees find they have no assistance in moving, living, and looking for a new job during the training process. Once finished, the trials, successes, and shortcuts they gained are lost as they move on to the next adventure. In addition, the training process can be a solitary one for the partner as temporary moves through new towns can lead to isolation.
Surprisingly, no one has previously studied the demographics or concerns of the partners of surgical trainees. A survey has recently been created and distributed by Dr. Rishi Reddy at the University of Michigan. The study investigates partners of applicants to traditional 2- or 3-year thoracic residency spots and current thoracic residents.
One of the initial findings of this study is that a void exists in supporting partners who are coordinating finances, child care, and housing, often while maintaining their own professional career. Partners of thoracic trainees have also voiced requests of "I just would like to talk to someone going through the same thing as I am" to "talking to someone is great, but I just need to get the kids moved to Phillie and find a new job." The results of this study are being submitted for publication.
The TSRA is creating two forums to support partners of trainees. The first event will be held on the Sunday evening of the AATS meeting in San Francisco to help bring partners together.
In addition, an online community is being created through the TSRA website to disseminate the vast information and resources partners gain during the training process with the thoracic resident. With both a regional and national presence the website will incorporate multiple social networking sites to help connect those moving, working, and raising children in a new town while their partner continues training in thoracic surgery.
Improvements in thoracic training do not end when the resident walks out of the hospital.
If you would like to comment or add to the partner website for the TSRA please write to tsra.tsn@gmail.com. The partners’ event for the AATS will be at the Pied Piper Bar (inside the Palace Hotel) from 5 to 7pm on Sunday, April 29.