Cardiothoracic Surgery

Thesis Requirements

The requirements for the thesis are:

• This research requirement will be introduced for trainees selected onto Cardiothoracic Surgery training from 2008 (commencing SET 1 or SET 2 in 2009).
• An original dissertation of 10,000 words, including references, created over a two year period (SET 3 and SET 4) and completed by the end of SET 4. The thesis should be able to be published.
• Trainees who have successfully completed a higher degree are exempt from the thesis requirement
• A pass is mandatory.
• A pass with commendation is recommended.
• A case report or work written by other people would not be acceptable.
• Consequence of failure would be for the trainee to re-write the thesis, providing the concept was acceptable.
• Trainees do not require to take time out from their clinical work to write this thesis.
• The thesis will be marked by a subcommittee, including at least one Board member, as well as members of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Science and Education Subcommittee.