STS podcasts feature conversations with member surgeons and expert influencers that shine a light on the most pressing issues and opportunities in CT surgery, leadership, and surgeon wellness. Discover new ideas. Hear different perspectives. Find connections.
Listen to The Resilient Surgeon; Same Surgeon, Different Light; and Thinking Thoracic here or subscribe to STS podcast channels on your favorite podcast app.
The Resilient Surgeon
Hosted by Dr. Michael Maddaus, the Resilient Surgeon offers captivating and sincere conversations with some of the most influential and insightful experts in personal wellness and organizational leadership. Find practical strategies and scientifically proven practices to help you perform at your very best in and out of the OR. Listen here or subscribe to The Resilient Surgeon podcast channel on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or other popular listening platforms.
Becoming A High Performing Surgeon Leader
Laurie Baedke, executive coach, CEO of Growth Edge Holdings, and best-selling author, talks with Dr. Michael Maddaus about “stepping outside your comfort zone” to grow professionally and personally.
Stop Procrastinating
Do you ever say to yourself, “I don’t feel like doing this today?” Tim Pychyl, PhD, procrastination researcher and author of Solving the Procrastination Puzzle, talks about procrastination and how to avoid it.
Activating the Soul, Mind and Heart of Leadership
Hear from Jonathan Clark, leadership scholar at UTSA and co-author of Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership, about prioritizing people, purpose, and real productivity to transform an organization.
Same Surgeon, Different Light
Same Surgeon, Different Light demystifies CT surgery by revealing the men and women behind their surgical masks. New hosts Dr. Cherie Erkmen and Dr. Sara Pereira uncover the backstories of cardiothoracic surgeons from different backgrounds and career stages. It's a fascinating look at the powerful and personal stories about their career journeys. Listen here or subscribe to the Same Surgeon, Different Light podcast channel on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or other popular platforms.
Meet Dr. Emily Farkas
Host Dr. Cherie Erkmen talks with Dr. Emily Farkas, a cardiothoracic surgeon at the Indiana University School of Medicine, about how she balances a clinical career in academic medicine with surgical missions around the world — serving as a model for the next generation of surgeons committed to giving back.
Meet Dr. Brittany Zwischenberger
Dr. Sara Pereira sits down with Dr. Brittany Zwischenberger to discuss how her mentor father, professional accomplishments, and personal challenges have shaped her journey to becoming a trailblazing researcher and clinician at Duke University.
Meet Dr. Ian Bostock
Host Dr. Sara Pereira welcomes Dr. Ian Bostock, a thoracic surgeon at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute, to explore his path from childhood in Mexico to an initial interest in transplant surgery—and the importance of supporting trainees and early-career surgeons as they embark on their professional journeys.
Thinking Thoracic
Hosted by Drs. Jeff Yang, Erin Gillaspie, Hari Keshava, and Jane Yanagawa, Thinking Thoracic offers candid conversations about the latest advancements and challenges in the field. Dive into critical topics, such as lung cancer screening advocacy, cutting-edge clinical trials, and debunking common medical myths. Listen here or subscribe to the Thinking Thoracic podcast channel on Apple, Spotify, iHeart, or other popular listening platforms.
This podcast is generously supported by AstraZeneca.
The 2024 Best Papers in Thoracic Surgery
In this episode, host Dr. Jeff Yang and Dr. Linda Martin, UVA Health, spotlight top studies shaping the field, from the latest lung cancer and esophageal cancer science to surgical profession papers impacting how surgeons work and lead.
The Surgeon Role In Navigating the Biomarker Space
Thinking Thoracic host Dr. Erin Gillaspie talks with Dr. Stephen Liu, Georgetown Lombardi Comprehensive Cancer, about the surgeon's role in navigating the biomarker space and working collaboratively with oncology colleagues.
How Risk Calculators Reflect Today's Thoracic Care
Dr. Christopher Seder and Robert Habib, STS vice president of research and analytics, discuss the development of the STS short-term risk calculators for pulmonary resection and esophagectomy, and the new risk calculator mobile app.