changing jobs

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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. 
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Melanie Edwards, MD
retirement planning

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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. 
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Olugbenga Okusanya, MD
mentorship

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How to Kick Start an Education Career Path

The education of medical students and residents is critical for the future growth and improvement in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Early career cardiothoracic surgeons need to be involved in helping the next generation of surgeons establish and advance their careers. In this article, learn about ways you can get involved.
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Robert M. Van Haren, MD
executive coach

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The Scoop on Executive Coaching for Physicians

Physicians undergo extensive technical training to develop the required expertise for the responsible care of patients. Cardiothoracic surgery training is narrow and deep and rarely addresses skills necessary for effective communication, the cultivation of self-awareness, listening, and what it takes to build high-performing teams. Dr. Frank Rosinia and Dr.

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Dr. Dawn Hui and Dr. Frank Rosinia
consulting

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What Surgeons Need to Know About Engaging Consultants  

Learn how to deploy a strategy to intentionally work with consultants and achieve the highest quality of care.
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Melanie A. Edwards, MD
CT surgeon speakers

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Accepting Speaking Engagements Outside of Your Niche: Should You Do It?

While establishing a niche gets you recognized across the healthcare field, how should you handle requests to speak outside your niche?
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Mara Antonoff, MD & Olugbenga Okusanya, MD
career development

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Finding and Cultivating a Niche

Insights on choosing a niche in cardiothoracic surgery and how it can help you advance your career.
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Mara Antonoff, MD & Olugbenga Okusanya, MD
career development

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How Can I Get the Latest, Greatest Tech at My Institution?

Understand and embrace a hospital's decision-making process to get the products you need to perform at your best.
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Elisabeth Dexter, MD
career development

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Teaching Old Dogs Some New Tricks

As CT surgery continues to innovate, new faculty may have trained in emerging techniques and can bring these new skills to the group.
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Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD
career development

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Should I Do That Case?

In your early years as a cardiothoracic surgeon, you may encounter another challenging situation: not assessing whether the patient needs an operation, but rather, should you be the one doing the case.
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Amy G. Fiedler, MD & Joseph D. Phillips, MD
career development

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Pro Tips for Every CT Surgeon Searching for that First Job—Part III

It is very likely that you will be presented with a potential contract or term sheet either during or immediately after the second visit.
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Nahush A. Mokadam, MD
Career Development Blog

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Pro Tips for Every CT Surgeon Searching for that First Job—Part II

Virtual interviews are now a part of our lives. It may be for the better: decreased time away, less cost, more discretion (if you are looking to change jobs), and an easy opportunity to get to know a group.  
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Nahush A. Mokadam, MD
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