The latest episode of Thinking Thoracic dives into one of the most challenging diseases in thoracic oncology—malignant pleural mesothelioma. Host Erin Gillaspie, MD, speaks with Joshua Reuss, MD, a thoracic medical oncologist and clinical trials leader, about how immunotherapy, evolving surgical strategies, and global practice patterns are reshaping care for this rare cancer.

40 min.
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first death blog

It was truly an immense honor to be selected as one of the Looking to the Future (LTTF) Scholars this past year. This experience reinforced my passion for pursuing thoracic surgery and solidified my decision to apply to general surgery residency this cycle. 

4 min read
Shubham Gulati
An opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.
Event dates
Mar 19, 2026 – Jan 27, 2027
Location
Virtual, Chicago, and San Diego

In this special episode of Same Surgeon, Different Light, hosts Dr. Cherie Erkmen and Dr. Sara Pereira sit down with STS President Dr. Joseph Sabik as he reflects on his early interest science, the mentors who shaped his career, and the pivotal role mentorship continues to play in his leadership within the Society.

36 minutes
Join a live discussion on building the foundation of a strong career.
Event dates
Dec 9, 2025
Location
Virtual
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first death blog
The occupation we have chosen is the most fulfilling job in the world. Cardiothoracic surgery has been the only career I have pursued as an adult, but I know that even without a meaningful comparison, my bold claim is correct.
5 min read
Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD

The latest episode of Thinking Thoracic takes on a topic that’s often considered taboo: finances. Host Erin Gillaspie, MD, MPH, sits down with Lawrence Greiten, MD, and Josh Daily, MD, to discuss their recent paper examining financial decision-making in cardiothoracic surgery. From training pathways to compensation survey data, the conversation highlights how earnings and financial trade-offs shape career choices and negotiations. Tune in for practical insights every surgeon, especially those early in their careers, can use.

1 hr
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I will preface this blog post with the comment that you should never pursue anything that makes you feel like you are losing your soul. Identifying and building a niche should excite you and ultimately be rewarding.
7 min read
Brian Bateson, DO