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ai and lung cancer screenings
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in the U.S. An estimated 127,070 Americans will die from lung cancer in 2023.1 Early detection of lung cancer through low-dose computed tomography (LDCT) screening has been shown to significantly reduce lung cancer mortality in high-risk populations and is currently recommended annually by the U.S.
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Chi-Fu Jeffrey Yang, MD, Thoracic Surgery
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lung preservation

The landscape around lung transplantation continues to evolve rapidly. Improved surgical techniques and advances in perioperative care complement an ever-expanding array of devices.

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Brandon A. Guenthart, MD, Stanford Medicine
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executive coach

Physicians undergo extensive technical training to develop the required expertise for the responsible care of our patients.

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Dr. Dawn Hui and Dr. Frank Rosinia
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lung cancer
Dr. Blackmon shares her inspiration for becoming a thoracic surgeon and underscores the importance of lung cancer screenings.
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Shanda H. Blackmon, MD, MPH
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advocacy
As long as the values of the STS-PAC remain in line with my own, I will continue to contribute to it.
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David Blitzer, MD
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consulting
Learn how to deploy a strategy to intentionally work with consultants and achieve the highest quality of care.
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Melanie A. Edwards, MD
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advocacy
STS Advocacy talks about the possibility of a prolonged government shutdown and its significant impact on numerous government activities.
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Derek Brandt, JD, STS Advocacy
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advocating to improve access to lung cancer screenings
STS's response to five key provisions in the current reimbursement proposed rule.
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Molly Peltzman, STS Advocacy
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career development
One attendee's reflection on the STS Leadership Institute and his invaluable discoveries from the year-long course.
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Dr. Hassan A. Tetteh
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advocacy
STS recently endorsed and is actively working to advance several key bills in Congress to improve access to lung cancer screenings.  
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Haley Brown, STS Advocacy
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CT surgeon speakers
While establishing a niche gets you recognized across the healthcare field, how should you handle requests to speak outside your niche?
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Mara Antonoff, MD & Olugbenga Okusanya, MD
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advocacy
A new loan repayment program will support physicians who serve in medically underserved areas.
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Derek Brandt, JD, STS Advocacy