Same Surgeon Different Light Podcast
Same Surgeon Different Light Podcast
Podcast Description
In this podcast series, we demystify cardiothoracic surgery by revealing the men and women behind their surgical masks. Hosts David Tom Cooke, MD, and Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, interview CT surgeons at every career stage about the obstacles, triumphs, tradeoffs, and pivotal moments that have shaped their careers. The guests offer powerful, candid stories that are funny, fascinating, heartfelt, and inspiring.
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Content Themes
The series delves into various themes related to cardiothoracic surgery, featuring topics like career challenges, personal stories, and work-life balance. For example, an episode highlights Dr. Andrea Wolf's experiences as a single mom and a surgeon, while discussions also cover pivotal moments in guests' careers and their unique paths to success.
In this podcast series, we demystify cardiothoracic surgery by revealing the men and women behind their surgical masks. Hosts Cherie Erkmen, MD, and Sara Pereira, MD, interview CT surgeons at every career stage about the obstacles, triumphs, tradeoffs, and pivotal moments that have shaped their careers. The guests offer powerful, candid stories that are funny, fascinating, heartfelt, and inspiring.
In the latest episode of Same Surgeon, Different Light, host Dr. Sara Pereira welcomes three recent “You Belong” Scholarship recipients — medical student Manuel De La Garza, Dr. Sanjhai Ramdeen, and Dr. Humberto Rodriguez-Quintero — to discuss the career paths they are forging as future leaders in medicine.
They also share how attending the 61st STS Annual Meeting in Los Angeles strengthened their commitment to pursuing a career in cardiothoracic surgery. Highlights of the three-day event included discussions on the importance of both organic and assigned mentorship, insights on how CT surgeons can benefit from coaching, and a lively debate that presented different perspectives on the Ross Procedure.
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