Same Surgeon, Different Light Podcast

#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 Statement

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

#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

#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

#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

#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 Statement

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
Annals of Thoracic Surgery Podcast - Beyond the Abstract

#102: Beyond the Abstract: Women in Thoracic Surgery Scholarship—Impact on Career Path and Interest in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and thought leaders.

30 min
Same Surgeon, Different Light Podcast

#91: Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Loretta Erhunmwunsee

Listeners will learn that Dr. Erhunmwunsee chose a career in cardiothoracic surgery because “there is no place more beautiful than the chest—the beating heart, the lungs that are inflating and deflating—doing their own thing, but working in concert.”
46 min.
Same Surgeon, Different Light Podcast

#90: Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Elaine Tseng

When it comes to the triple threat in academic surgery, Dr. Tseng “walks the walk.”
52 min.
Same Surgeon, Different Light Podcast

#88: Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Tom Nguyen

In 1975, when he and his family came to the US as political refugees from their native Vietnam, they were among the first Vietnamese to put their “feet in the soil” of this country.
39 min.
Same Surgeon, Different Light Podcast

#87: Same Surgeon, Different Light: Dr. Ourania Preventza

The awe-inspiring journey of Dr. Preventza—an internationally known expert in aortic surgery—started in Athens, Greece, where she grew up and later attended medical school.
30 min.
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