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Presidential Address

The Bright Future of Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Era of Changing Health Care Delivery: An Update

University of Colorado Health Sciences Center and Denver VA Medical Center, Denver, Colorado

^_* Address correspondence to: Dr Grover, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Department of Surgery, C-305, Academic Office One, Bldg L15, Rm 6117, 12631 E 17th Ave, MS C305, PO Box 6511, Aurora, CO 80045 (Email: frederick.grover@uchsc.edu).

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	Introduction

 

I would like to first acknowledge and thank those individuals who have been so important in my life and career, making it possible for me to be selected as your president, the highest honor that I have had bestowed on me and one that I will always cherish and hope that I have fulfilled in a credible way. I would first like to acknowledge my parents, Wilma and Fred, who taught me the importance of hard work, perseverance, honesty, integrity, common sense, and a sense of humor, all coupled with a strong dose of humility. I particularly want to thank my wife, Carol, for her tremendous support, which actually began when we were both 15 and had begun dating each other as sophomores in high school. She has been with me through high school, college, medical school, and residency, and for my entire career as a cardiothoracic surgeon. As everyone knows, being married to a cardiothoracic surgeon isn’t the easiest thing because of the obligations of our profession.

I also want to acknowledge the support of our two sons, Fred Jr and Richard, who have been tremendously supportive of me and my career, understanding the time that it takes to be a conscientious cardiothoracic surgeon. I also want to thank our daughters-in-law, Theresa and Christin, for all of their support, and our grandchildren, Brooke, Keaton, and Lange, for the enjoyment they bring us.

Part of what I will emphasize today is the importance of mentorship. In the book, Advisor, Teacher, Role Model, Friend [1], it is noted that

In general, an effective mentoring relationship is characterized by mutual respect, trust, understanding, and empathy. Good mentors are able to share life experiences and wisdom, as well as technical expertise. They are good listeners, good observers, and good problem solvers. . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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