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In the News: A Surgeon's View
Dr. Rob Headrick describes the importance of the revised guidelines and the role of cardiothoracic surgery in leading the charge and helping to save more lives. 
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J. Rob Headrick, MD, MBA
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In the News: A Surgeon's View
Dr. Mara Antonoff describes the importance of the revised guidelines and addresses two key challenges that remain: financial coverage and awareness. 
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Mara B. Antonoff, MD
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Career Development Blog
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Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD
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Career Development Blog
We as a profession are growing and learning how to support and help young CT residents and attendings navigate the challenge of starting families. 
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Melissa M. Levack, MD
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Career Development Blog
Beyond becoming a member of professional societies, there are innumerable opportunities to get involved in their leadership.
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Mara B. Antonoff, MD
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In the News: A Surgeon's View
How the cardiothoracic surgery community can address the gender wage gap.
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HelenMari Merritt-Genore, DO
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Career Development Blog
It is important to remember that leadership skills, like creating an anastomosis, take proper instruction and deliberate practice.
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Joseph D. Phillips, MD
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Career Development Blog

Over the years I’ve been asked many times, “Why should I get involved in STS?”. Ironically, I have just as frequently been asked, “How can I get more involved in STS?”.

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Douglas E. Wood, MD
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Career Development Blog

With the new academic year fully in progress, those of you in your final year of training are undoubtedly considering life beyond residency or fellowship. In addition to the busy demands of day-to-day life, you will have the added excitement and challenges of finding your first “real” job. In broad strokes, considering the four Ps below may help you identify and determine your ideal job.

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Betty C. Tong, MD, MHS, MS  
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In the News: A Surgeon's View
"If CT surgery is to continue advancing and attracting the brightest, most skilled, and innovative people, we must invite, encourage, and guide qualified individuals from all races, cultures, genders, sexual orientations, and experiences to join us," Dr. Godoy says.
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Luis A. Godoy, MD
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Career Development Blog
As cardioth
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Robert M. Van Haren, MD, MsPH
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Career Development Blog

At the time of this post, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted 188 countries, with 4.5 million confirmed cases worldwide and more than 300,000 deaths. Families are mourning, businesses are filing for bankruptcy, and those who have not yet suffered tangible loss are overwhelmed with fear and unanswered questions.

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Mara B. Antonoff, MD