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Early surgical subspecialization: A new paradigm? Part I
Several subspecialities have developed well-formed models for training programs independent of general surgery residency programs, and these programs in the areas of vascular, plastic and reconstructive, and cardiothoracic surgery are the focus of this article.
Early surgical subspecialization: A new paradigm? Part II
The authors of this article had the opportunity to discuss early specialization options and the ACS Transition to Practice in General Surgery program with residency directors and national leaders in surgical education. Excerpts from these interviews convey some prevailing thoughts on current experiences with early specialization, the challenges encountered, and the future of early specialization and general surgery training paradigms.
