
Welcome to The Intentional Surgeon, where we dive deep into the people, institutions, and ideas reshaping the culture of surgery. Hosted by Dr. Sharon Stein, an internationally recognized colorectal surgeon, professor, and change agent, this podcast explores the challenges and opportunities transforming the surgical world. Each episode features inspiring guests who are pioneering new ways to pract... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MedicineHealth & FitnessMental Health | |||

Orthopedic trauma surgeon Dr. Lisa Canada joins the podcast to discuss her pioneering work in reforming surgical culture. Dr. Canada, who recently made history at UNC by being the first orthopedic surgeon to win both the Faculty Teaching Award and th... more
In this powerful episode, we welcome Dr. Brian Williams, a trauma and critical care surgeon, Air Force veteran, and former Congressional healthcare policy advisor. Dr. Williams shares the intensely personal journey that led him to write his criticall... more
In this episode of The Intentional Surgeon Podcast, Dr. Lee Ponsky, Chair of Urology, shares his journey of pushing boundaries within academic medicine, finding purpose beyond traditional roles, and discovering new paths to fulfillment.
Dr. Ponsky r... more
Malpractice litigation is a universal reality in medicine, yet it remains one of the most isolating and difficult experiences a physician will face. We break the silence with Dr. Gita Pensa, an emergency medicine physician, educator, and the creator ... more
In this inspiring episode, we welcome Dr. Julie Freischlag—a titan in surgery, education, and academic administration—to reflect on her groundbreaking career and the enduring lessons she's learned about leadership, connection, and resilience.
Dr. F... more
Navigating a career in medicine can be a challenging journey, and sometimes, physicians face injustices and workplace conflicts that are isolating and overwhelming. In this episode of The Intentional Surgeon, we sit down with Dr. Pringl Miller and Dr... more
Training as a surgeon is intense—almost a decade of education, residency, and fellowship. But for many, the most stressful phase comes next: the job search. In this episode of The Intentional Surgeon, Dr. Madeline Torres shares her journey from the u... more
In this episode of The Intentional Surgeon, Dr. Sharon L. Stein speaks with Dr. Geeta Lal about the importance of surgical ergonomics. They discuss Dr. Lal's personal journey with surgical-related injuries, the cultural shifts needed in the surgical ... more
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