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Surgical Hot Topics

surgical hot topics
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Lung Cancer
Thoracic Surgery
Mentorship
Leadership
Cardiac Surgery
Society Of Thoracic Surgeons
Neoadjuvant Therapy
Immunotherapy
Robotic Surgery
Resilience
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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Recent Guests

Dr. Jonathan Villena-Vargas
Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
New York-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell Medical Center
Episode: Best of Lung Cancer Science 2026 - American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Britney Scott
ENT surgeon who helped build an airway program at Creighton University Medical Center
Creighton University Medical Center
Episode: #24, S2 High Stakes in the Malignant Airway
Tyler Wilson
Surgery resident, University of Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: #179; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ ‘Looking to the Future’ Scholarship Recipients
Molly Shields
Surgery resident, Walter Reed Military Medical Center
Walter Reed National Military Medical Center
Episode: #179; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ ‘Looking to the Future’ Scholarship Recipients
Tyrone Hill
Medical student, Meharry Medical College
Meharry Medical College
Episode: #179; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ ‘Looking to the Future’ Scholarship Recipients
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

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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#179; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ ‘Looking to the Future’ Scholarship Recipients
Q: What advice would you give medical students considering applying to CT surgery or scholarship programs?
Advice centers on starting early, proactively seeking mentors, tailoring personal statements, and balancing application stress with wellness and family life, underscoring that pathways exist for diverse backgrounds.
#179; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ ‘Looking to the Future’ Scholarship Recipients
Q: Let's start with Tyler, Molly, and Tyrone—why did you apply for the Looking to the Future Scholarship and how has it shaped your path?
Each guest describes mentorship access, military or civilian training considerations, and the value of early outreach in shaping their CT surgery journeys, with emphasis on how the scholarship opened doors to role models and networks that informed career decisions.
#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.

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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. Dr. Jonathan Villena-Vargas
2. Britney Scott
3. Tyler Wilson
4. Molly Shields
5. Tyrone Hill
6. Linda Martin
7. J. W. Awori Hayanga
8. Jonathan Spicer

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