Survey: Cardiothoracic surgeons love their jobs

Editor's Note

Despite significant challenges in their careers, cardiothoracic surgeons report a very high level of job satisfaction in a survey published online September 13 in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons reports.

The 63-question survey was administered to more than 4,300 members of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and had a return rate of 29.1%.

Results showed that 73% of cardiothoracic surgeons are satisfied, very satisfied, or extremely satisfied with their current career, and nearly 50% would recommend their career to their children or grandchildren.

Some surgeons said they have postponed retirement because of a “high level of career satisfaction.”

Represents over 7,000 surgeons and allied health professionals worldwide dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for heart, lung, and esophageal surgery, and other surgical procedures within the chest.