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Career Development Blog

The new decade is off to a dramatic start. Across the globe, Australia was devastated by wildfires, and hitting us much closer to home, Nashville was simultaneously struck by four tornadoes, and Utah was shaken by earthquakes.

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Drs. Erin A. Gillaspie, Gabriel Loor, & Mara B. Antonoff
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Career Development Blog
On the surface, cardiothoracic surgeons are the embodiments of resilience. But how easily do we really bounce back from the inevitable catastrophes?
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Melanie A. Edwards, MD
The numerous professional and personal stressors experienced by cardiothoracic surgeons can—if not well managed—lead to errors in clinical judgment, burnout, early departure from practice, health issues, and substance abuse.
40 min.
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In the News: A Surgeon's View
A 2019 article reported high incidence of discrimination, abuse, harassment, and burnout among surgical residents. Dr. Tom Varghese points out how the "good old days" of surgical residency programs were plagued by toxic culture, and that this toxicity must be stamped out to create a more productive learning environment.  
7 min read
Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS
Dr. John Ikonomidis is the lead author of a new paper that explores the decline of surgeons who are applying for and receiving grants, publishing less, and feeling that research is not a part of their role.
28 min.
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Career Development Blog

Congratulations on becoming a credentialed cardiothoracic surgeon. I hope that you continue to find meaning in your work. You have and will continue to serve not only as an inspiration, but also as a bridge for trainees (like me) to the world of cardiothoracic surgery.

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Clauden Louis, MD
Event dates
Sep 24–26, 2020
Location
Virtual Conference
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Career Development Blog
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Erin A. Gillaspie, MD, MPH