Understanding our thoracic surgery workforce: Who, what, and where we practice

Thoracic surgery is increasingly subspecializing, with younger surgeons choosing cardiac, general thoracic, or congenital surgery modular Maintenance of Certification exams. The percentage of female Diplomates remains low. Maintenance of Certification exam-eligible diplomates constitute a predominantly older workforce with noticeable urbanization. Understanding our workforce provides important insight for American Board of Thoracic Surgery certification, the development of training paradigms, and anticipating workforce needs.