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Surgical Hot Topics

surgical hot topics
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Lung Cancer
Thoracic Surgery
Mentorship
Leadership
Cardiac Surgery
Society Of Thoracic Surgeons
Immunotherapy
Robotic Surgery
Resilience
Neoadjuvant Therapy
Surgical Education
Work-Life Balance
Healthcare
Mental Health
Medical Education
Job Opportunities
Procrastination
Workplace Culture
Forgiveness

Listen to leaders in cardiothoracic surgery discuss hot topics in the field. Please note: The comments included in these episodes are that of the individuals involved and not necessarily that of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.

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In this episode, co-hosts Dr. Sara Pereira and Dr. Ian Bostock celebrate the 20th anniversary and impact of the STS Looking to the Future (LTTF) Scholarship Program by speaking with three rising stars pursuing careers in cardiothoracic surgery: Tyler... more

In this STS Career Development Blog, Dr. Melanie Subramanian explores key takeaways from the most recent STS Compensation Survey through the lens of early-career surgeons. She discusses rising compensation, why job satisfaction extends beyond salary,... more

In Part 2 of Thinking Thoracic's annual review of the year's most influential thoracic oncology research, Drs. Jeff Yang and Linda Martin examine practice-changing studies in perioperative care, lung cancer treatment, and multidisciplinary cancer man... more

In Part 1 of this special Thinking Thoracic episode, Dr. Jeff Yang welcomes Dr. Linda Martin for a discussion of groundbreaking research spanning immunotherapy, lung cancer epidemiology, and screening. Together, they explore emerging organ-preserving... more

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Recent Guests

Linda Martin
Chief of Thoracic Surgery and Professor of Surgery at University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Episode: #22, S2 The Year's Most Important Thoracic Oncology Papers, Part 1
J. W. Awori Hayanga
Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery; transplant and ECMO expert
West Virginia University
Episode: #178; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. J.W. Awori Hayanga
Jonathan Spicer
Associate professor of surgery at McGill University
McGill University
Episode: Best of Lung Cancer Science 2026 - European Lung Cancer Congress (ELCC)
Ara Vaporciyan
Professor of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery; MD Anderson Cancer Center
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Episode: #177; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Ara Vaporciyan
Daniel Smilek
PhD, Professor of Psychology at the University of Waterloo; expert on human attention
University of Waterloo
Episode: #176, S5 The Multitasking Myth: Attention, Errors, and the Surgeon’s Mind
Dr. Kazuhiro Yasufuku
Professor and chair of thoracic surgery at the University of Toronto; global leader in minimally invasive thoracic oncology
University of Toronto
Episode: #176; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Kazuhiro Yasufuku
René Petersen
Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Copenhagen University Hospital
Episode: #20, S2 Advancing ERAS and the Evolution of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Dr. Stephanie Chang
Surgical Director of Lung Transplant at NYU Langone Transplant Institute
NYU Langone Health
Episode: #175; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Stephanie Chang
Russ Ungerleider
Congenital heart surgeon with 30+ years of clinical experience; educator and leadership coach
Former Duke University faculty; UNC practitioner
Episode: #175, S5 Choosing a Life That fits

Hosts

Cherie Erkmen
Co-host with focus on leadership and program development in thoracic surgery contexts
Sara Pereira
Co-host and interviewer; frequently conducts career and education-focused conversations
Erin Gillaspie
Host focusing on surgical education, innovation, and community perspectives in thoracic surgery

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 39 ratings
  • Academic Cardiothoracic Surgery

    “If we don’t take care of patients and train the next generation of surgeons then wh.. what are we doing?“ Drs. Ed Chen and David Cooke contribute another insightful discussion in this series - always look forward to these interviews that show how our current leaders in Thoracic Surgery have gravitated to becoming enlightened educators, scholars and surgeons

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ArborMac
    United States4 years ago
  • Virtual interviews, SoMed and the web

    How do we level the field for applicants - insightful discussion regarding Dr Antonoff’s (et al) work exploring how a residency program can represent year round, not only during interview time, how it educates residents, the best and brightest, who are our future in Thoracic Surgery.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ArborMac
    United States5 years ago
  • Best CT Surgery Podcast

    Deep dives into the giants of CT Surgery. This podcast is natural, raw, and incredibly inspiring. Must listen for students & trainees.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dairywala
    United States6 years ago
  • Inspirational and aspirational

    Second in this series - this discussion offers further insight from a modern giant in our field into the urgent need for better diversity within our specialty, with very granular ideas about how to achieve this from high school to resident selection. “We need to train leaders for wherever they are... we help a whole lot of people.”

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ArborMac
    United States6 years ago

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The host roster mixes clinicians with strong leadership and mentorship focus.
Content emphasizes practical leadership, teamwork, and innovation in cancer care.
High-quality guests with deep expertise in thoracic surgery and education.

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#172; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Doug Wood
Q: Where do you see CT surgery going in the next 10-15 years?
CT surgery will continue to expand indications and integrate interventional techniques, with leaders driving innovation while maintaining core surgical skills, and focusing on access to care and multidisciplinary collaboration.
#175; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Stephanie Chang
Q: Dr. Chang, how did you decide to pursue transplant and balance it with a broader thoracic practice, including robotics and oncology?
I sought a path that blended complex surgical technique with meaningful patient outcomes, and I found it by joining a center with strong robotic and transplant programs, which allowed me to grow into a role that integrates transplant leadership with general thoracic practice.
#175; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Stephanie Chang
Q: So, tell me, when you step on board a flight or go out to dinner with your baby and toddler, do people actually come up to you and think you're a thoracic surgeon and that you're doing all this innovative great work on lung transplantation?
People are surprised by how approachable I look, and I explain that progress comes from teamwork, mentorship, and careful planning; the impression that surgeons are always in the OR fades as people see the broader impact of our work and the compelling patient stories that follow.
#174; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Gianluigi Bisleri
Q: Dr. Bisleri, how did mentors shape your approach to surgery and product development, and who influenced you the most?
He explains that he learned from many surgeons across his career, describing himself as a mosaic of influences and highlighting mentors who encouraged bridging different approaches rather than dogmatic adherence to one technique; he stresses the importance of mentorship and fostering an environment that supports multiple pathways to the same goal.
#176; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Kazuhiro Yasufuku
Q: What were the biggest barriers to adopting endobronchial ultrasound, and how did you overcome them?
Initial resistance from peers who trusted mediastinoscopy more; we persisted by generating robust data, presenting results at international venues, publishing multicenter studies, and investing in comprehensive training to ensure proper use and wide adoption.

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A frontline CT surgery podcast that centers on leadership, education, and innovative techniques in thoracic surgery. Episodes frequently explore career pathways, program development, and the integration of new technologies (robotics, AI in education) with practical clinical practice, hospital administration, and patient care. Lists of guests skew toward senior surgeons, educators, and program directors, offering actionable insights for aspiring guests and for sponsors seeking 의 high-level, practitioner-focused audiences. Notable throughlines include leadership in academic medicine, mentorship, work-life balance, and the evolving role of surgery within multimodal cancer care.

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Recent guests on Surgical Hot Topics include:

1. Linda Martin
2. J. W. Awori Hayanga
3. Jonathan Spicer
4. Ara Vaporciyan
5. Daniel Smilek
6. Dr. Kazuhiro Yasufuku
7. René Petersen
8. Dr. Stephanie Chang

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