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Career Development Blog
How to leverage the impact of digital platforms on your ability to engage with patients, caregivers, collaborators, and the public,
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Mara B. Antonoff, MD
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Career Development Blog
A clinical portfolio demonstrates to an institution the unique value you bring through your subspecialty, expertise, or clinical role.
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Ibrahim Sultan, MD
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Career Development Blog
Building your Educator’s Portfolio allows you to gain important perspective about your educational activities, grow your philosophy as a teacher, and continually help you mold the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons.
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Erin A. Gillaspie, MD, MPH
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Career Development Blog
Understanding the requirements and expectations for academic promotion—part 1 of a series.
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David D. Odell, MD, MMSc
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Career Development Blog
Tips and best practices for obtaining healthy ergonomics as a surgeon.
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Barbara Hamilton, MD, Mohammed Dairywala & Tom C. Nguyen, MD
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Career Development Blog
Introduction to maintaining strong personal finances for early career surgeons
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Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD 
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Career Development Blog
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Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD
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Career Development Blog
We as a profession are growing and learning how to support and help young CT residents and attendings navigate the challenge of starting families. 
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Melissa M. Levack, MD
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Career Development Blog
Beyond becoming a member of professional societies, there are innumerable opportunities to get involved in their leadership.
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Mara B. Antonoff, MD
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Career Development Blog
It is important to remember that leadership skills, like creating an anastomosis, take proper instruction and deliberate practice.
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Joseph D. Phillips, MD
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Career Development Blog
“Why should I get involved with STS?”A look at the breath of activities within the Society and how engagement gives you a chance to challenge yourself, and learn new things.
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Douglas E. Wood, MD
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Career Development Blog

With the new academic year fully in progress, those of you in your final year of training are undoubtedly considering life beyond residency or fellowship. In addition to the busy demands of day-to-day life, you will have the added excitement and challenges of finding your first “real” job. In broad strokes, considering the four Ps below may help you identify and determine your ideal job.

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Betty C. Tong, MD, MHS, MS