Same Surgeon, Different Light Podcast

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#132: Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Cherie Erkmen

Dr. Erkmen discusses the importance of listening to what the community needs and creative initiatives that she leads through Temple University.
55 min.
Same Surgeon, Different Light Podcast

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#131: Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Allan Pickens

Listeners will discover interesting personal details such as Dr. Pickens, along with his five siblings, grew up on a farm in a rural Alabama town.
30 min.
Same Surgeon, Different Light Podcast

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#129: Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Sharon Ben-Or

This inspirational leader shares remarkable, thought-provoking details about her journey into medicine.
50 min.
Same Surgeon, Different Light Podcast

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#127: Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Jenna Romano

Dr. Romano has overcome stigmas and changed paradigms, and she’s done this by confidently wearing her emotions on her sleeve.
41 min.
Same Surgeon, Different Light Podcast

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#125: Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Raja Flores

With generous detail, Dr. Flores describes his “jagged line” to cardiothoracic surgery, while crediting luck and his supportive mom for much of his success.
53 min.
Same Surgeon, Different Light Podcast

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#122: Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Gail Darling

This “giant” in cardiothoracic surgery shares her perspectives and thoughts about overcoming challenges associated with shattering glass ceilings, constant changes in cardiothoracic surgery, and the need to adopt a growth mindset in the quest for excellence.
42 min.
Press Release from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Press Release
Neighborhood Socioeconomic Status May Impact Patient Outcomes after Heart Surgery

‘Very revealing’ data show patients in disadvantaged communities experience more complications 

**A recorded press briefing featuring this research is available.**

Jan 28, 2022
Same Surgeon, Different Light Podcast

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#121: Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Jacques Kpodonu

Listeners will discover fascinating personal details, like why Dr. Kpodonu considers himself an “international gentleman.”
47 min.
Same Surgeon, Different Light Podcast

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#120: Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Susan Moffatt-Bruce

This inspirational leader shares details about growing up in Canada with a dad who was part of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and a mom who was a nurse.
34 min.
Same Surgeon, Different Light Podcast

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#119: Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Joseph Dearani

Described as a leader extraordinaire, Dr. Dearani reflects on his STS presidency and shares the most challenging aspects of leading the organization during the first 10 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.
53 min.
Same Surgeon, Different Light Podcast

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#116: Same Surgeon, Different Light S2: Dr. Valerie Rusch

Is the thoracic surgeon of tomorrow different than the thoracic surgeon of today? According to Dr. Rusch, “absolutely.”
52 min.
Press Release from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Press Release
STS and AstraZeneca Join Forces to Accelerate Lung Cancer and Disparities Research, Education

Strategic collaboration aims to expand treatment options, improve patient outcomes

CHICAGO (November 3, 2021) — The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) has entered into a partnership with biopharmaceutical company AstraZeneca in an effort to advance and improve lung cancer treatment and eliminate disparities in health care.

This partnership will help facilitate a series of educational programs that range from conducting advanced skills courses to helping early career surgeons design optimal clinical trials.

Nov 2, 2021
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