Global health;
visiting scholarships;
observership;
international collaboration;
exchange scholar;
D O I:
10.21037/jtd.2017.11.94
中图分类号:
R56 [呼吸系及胸部疾病];
学科分类号:
摘要:
Visiting scholarships to other institutions have a rich history in medicine and are an exciting opportunity to exchange ideas, learn new clinical techniques and form collaborative relationships for research advancements. Such experiences are also important in fostering a well-rounded surgical education. In this article we reflect on the valuable nature of international collaboration and provide a few guidelines to optimize the experience.