community health

Building a Practice in the Community

“Jack of all trades, master of none, though oftentimes better than a master of one.”
3 min read
Heather Palomino, MD
same surgeon, different light 2024

#152, S4: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Richard Ohye

In this episode of Same Surgeon, Different Light, Dr. Thomas Varghese talks with Dr. Richard Ohye, the University of Michigan C. S. Mott Children's Hospital Congenital Heart Center, about finding his niche and superpower in cardiothoracic surgery, and how his career has evolved over the years. "When I rotated on pediatrics, it was another level of everything perfect. It was art. This is what I wanted to do. I found my niche," said Dr. Ohye. 

50 mins.
early career journey webinars

STS Early Career Journey Webinar: Transitioning to Your First Job

Hear the pros and cons from surgeons who have transitioned from training to their first job at the same institution, and at a different institution. Panelists will also discuss what role your division chief plays during this important transition. 

View past Early Career Journey webinars in the STS Learning Center. STS members receive access for free, while nonmembers can purchase each webinar for $30. 
 

panel video

STS Panel Discussion: Predictors of Venous Thromboembolism after Pulmonary Resection for Lung Cancer

In this panel discussion, STS members exchange viewpoints on a new study that found patients with postoperative PE had increased 30-day mortality, reintubation, and readmission rates, which was presented at the 2024 STS Annual Meeting.

10 min
same surgeon, different light

#151, S4: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Drs. Angelica Martin and Lillian Tsai

In this episode, Dr. David T. Cooke talks with Dr. Angelica Martin, UC Davis Health, and Dr. Lillian Tsai, Stanford Medicine, about their career journeys and the people who have been a positive influence on them. “I come from an underserved community and I’m the first in my family to go to college,” said Dr. Martin. “At first, it felt like I was navigating this career on my own. My mentor has been my north star.” 

1 hr.
early career journey webinars

Early Career Journey: Pathway to STS Involvement and Leadership

Hear about the invaluable benefits of becoming an active and involved member of STS, your career journey partner. Involvement opportunities to be discussed include joining a task force or workforce, becoming an advocate on healthcare policy, and developing new tools and resources to improve patient care.

changing jobs

The Cost of Changing Jobs

Cardiothoracic surgeons often are faced with desirable opportunities to change institutions. Melanie Edwards, MD, a member of the STS Career Development Communications Task Force explains, it's important to take your time weighing the pros and cons. The worst thing you can do is get swept up in the moment and make a decision too quickly. 
4 min read
Melanie Edwards, MD
retirement planning

Retirement Planning for the Early Career Surgeon

There are many profound changes and considerations during the early stages of your career. Planning for retirement is one that needs your time and attention now. 
4 min read
Olugbenga Okusanya, MD