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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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In the News: A Surgeon's View
How the cardiothoracic surgery community can address the gender wage gap.
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HelenMari Merritt-Genore, DO
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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  
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Career Development Blog
The basic elements needed to get started in clinical research.
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Robert M. Van Haren, MD, MsPH
They also discuss the expanding role of telemedicine and silver linings from the COVID pandemic.
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Career Development Blog

At the time of this post, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted 188 countries, with 4.5 million confirmed cases worldwide and more than 300,000 deaths. Families are mourning, businesses are filing for bankruptcy, and those who have not yet suffered tangible loss are overwhelmed with fear and unanswered questions.

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Mara B. Antonoff, MD
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Career Development Blog

You’ve been waiting for this moment. After more than 12 years of medical school and training, the operating room is yours for the first time as an attending surgeon. You walk into the OR, expecting the same setup and routine that you used all through fellowship. But wait a second… you see a beanbag and wonder if people even still use those.

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Brian Mitzman, MD