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.
Surgeon Burnout: A Personal Story
Dr. Ross Bremner, department chair of the Center for Thoracic Disease and Transplantation at St. Joseph’s Hospital and Medical Center, shares his journey through burnout and how he used the 3 Cs - compassion, connection, and creativity, to recover.
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. A.J. Carpenter
Dr. Sara Pereira sits down with Dr. A.J. Carpenter from the University of Texas Health San Antonio to discuss mentorship—both giving and receiving—and how women can navigate challenging professional environments.
Meet Dr. Andrea Wolf
Dr. Andrea Wolf, Mount Sinai Hospital, talks with Dr. Cherie Erkmen about the challenges and rewards of balancing her career with motherhood, highlighting how her son has influenced both her professional and personal life.
Meet Drs. Cooke and Varghese
New hosts Drs. Cherie Erkmen and Sara Pereira join former hosts Drs. David T. Cooke and Thomas Varghese as they reflect on some of the most memorable interviews from past seasons.
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.
Trials & Treatment: Lobectomy vs Sublobar Resection
In this episode, Dr. Gavitt Woodard and Dr. Christopher Seder discuss their recent research on lobectomy versus sublobar resection for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer and leveraging data to provide insights into the long-term survival outcomes.
Management of Emergencies in Thoracic Surgery
Thinking Thoracic host Dr. Hari Keshava talks with Dr. Sid Murthy, section head of thoracic surgery at Cleveland Clinic, about thoracic surgical emergencies related to pulmonary and lung surgeries
Sympathectomies For Cardiac Arrhythmias
Host Dr. Jane Yanagawa talks with Dr. Olujimi Ajijola, UCLA Health, about cardiac sympathetic denervation. They cover the basics, such as indications for CSD, and the latest advances to make surgery less invasive.