Dr. Griffith discusses the first animal-to-human heart transplant, the work he and his team did in preparation, and how they shattered the barriers around xenotransplantation.
43 min.
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career development
A surgical fellow reflects on the loss of a colleague.
5 min read
David Blitzer, MD
Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Sara Pereira—professor of surgery at the University of Utah.
47 min.
An experiential foundation and hands-on practice in basic cardiothoracic operating skills for first-year residents.
Event dates
Aug 24–27, 2023
Location
Marriott Chicago O’Hare Hotel
10 guidelines to consider as a thoracic surgery trainee in the Intensive Care Unit.
Duration
7 min.
Demystify the Oral Board Exam with STS Prep
Event dates
Apr 29 – May 2, 2023
Location
Virtual
Hear didactic lectures and case demonstrations from expert faculty, then spend 6+ hours in hands-on sessions in a realistic, general thoracic robotics simulation environment.
Event dates
Apr 20–21, 2023
Location
Norcross, GA
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career development
The application/interview season was stressful. I was reminded of a saying from my years as a competitive swimmer: “Stay in your own lane and focus on your race.”
5 min read
Lauren Levy, MD
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career development
A resident recalls observing a master surgeon working in perfect concert with his team—and taking away lessons to apply to his own training and career.
3 min read
Jason J. Han, MD
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Aspiring CT Surgeons Blog
It is intern year. My pager is beeping uncontrollably as I wait on hold with radiology to expedite a scan. I go over my color-coded check boxes...
4 min read
Anna Olds, MD