After attending this course, have you implemented or started to implement a change in your practice by any of the following? * [YES] Integrating knowledge gained at a didactic session. [YES] Performing a surgical technique based on what I learned, saw demonstrated, or was able to practice during the hands-on mitral lab. [YES] Performing a surgical technique based on what I learned, saw demonstrated, or was able to practice during the hands-on coronary lab. [YES] Using improved interpersonal communication skills based on what I learned at an educational session. [NO] I have not made any changes. Other, please explain: After attending this course, have you implemented or started to implement a change in your practice by any of the following? Other, please explain: [NO] Why haven’t you implemented any changes in your practice? The meeting reinforced what I am already doing in practice. It is not applicable to my practice situation. It is too difficult to make changes. No practices changes were recommended. I am no longer in practice No access to a robotic system No institutional support to establish a program Patient referrals Do not have a fully trained and experienced robotics team No clinical/technical support at my home institution Systems-related barriers, please explain* Other, please explain* [NO] *Describe any systems-related barriers or specify other reasons why not. Please describe how the change(s) you made as a result of attending the course have had an impact on your patient outcomes. * Thinking about your first 90 days after the course, how satisfied were you about the level of support that was available to you from the STS, course faculty and/or mentors? * Not satisfied Somewhat satisfied Very Satisfied What 2-3 programs do you believe would be the most valuable offerings after the course to continue supporting your success and learning curve? * Webinars on technique Webinars on OR set-up Proctoring by course faculty Case observations hosted by course faculty Participant case review webinars Simulation training How many years have you been in practice? (Please note if you are still in training.) * Please indicate your profession. * (Select)AnesthesiologistCardiologistCardiothoracic SurgeonCardiothoracic Surgery ResidentFellowGeneral Surgery ResidentInterventional PulmonologistNon-RN Data ManagerNurseNurse PractitionerPerfusionistPhD/Research ScientistPhysician (Other)Physician AssistantPractice AdministratorRN-Data ManagerVascular SurgeonOther: Please indicate your profession. Other: Which best describes your practice? * (Select)Salaried – academic medicine with an ACGME CT surgery residency programSalaried – academic medicine (medical school or university)Salaried – government (national health service, military, VA)Salaried – hospital employedSalaried – HMO employed (e.g., Kaiser)Private Practice – small (1-3 CT surgeons)Private Practice – large (4 or more CT surgeons)Other, please explain: Which best describes your practice? Other, please explain: Leave this field blank
