If you’re a PA, NP, or a PA/NP student curious about working in cardiothoracic surgery (CTS), this is as a real-world glimpse into the specialty to help you decide if CTS could be the right fit.

In this episode, I talk with a cardiothoracic surgery PA, Janna Harris, who gives a behind-the-scenes look at the specialty. You’ll learn what the day-to-day schedule really looks like, the level of stress that comes with holding someone’s life in your hands, and the personality traits that make a provider thrive in this high-stakes specialty.

We cover the good, the bad, and the intense—what you might love about the role, and what could make it tough. You’ll also hear about the financial side, including why this is one of the higher paying specialties for PAs and NPs, with the ability to make $200K+ a year.

Watch now to see if cardiothoracic surgery could be the next step in your PA or NP career.

Resources:
Bojar's Manual of Cardiac Surgery: https://amzn.to/48pCDK4

APACVS: https://www.apacvs.org/

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