Pathway to Cardiothoracic Surgery as an International Medical Graduate
In this episode, we delve into the significant contributions of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) to the US healthcare system. IMGs are physicians who earned their medical degrees outside the Uni...
25 Feb 20252min
Why Go to In-Person Meetings and How to Get the Most Out of Them
The Annual Meeting for the STS is approaching fast, marking the 61st gathering of our Society. This tradition began in January 1965 in St. Louis, and continues to be a pivotal event in our community. ...
25 Feb 20251min
What Surgeons Need to Know About 90-Day Surgical Globals and Modifier -54
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has finalized a significant policy change concerning the coding and reimbursements associated with 90-day surgical global periods. This development i...
25 Feb 20252min
STS Establishes Advocacy Priorities for 2025
The 2025 STS Annual Meeting marked an unforgettable experience for attendees, offering a vibrant platform for cardiothoracic surgeons to connect and share insights. This gathering provided an invaluab...
25 Feb 20251min
What I Gained from the 2025 STS Annual Meeting Experience
The 2025 Society of Thoracic Surgeons Annual Meeting was an incredible experience, bringing together experts and professionals in the field. The vibrant city of Los Angeles served as a beautiful host,...
25 Feb 20251min
#5, S1 Leading Science Shared at STS 2025
In this episode, hear from Thinking Thoracic hosts, Drs. Erin Gillaspie, Hari Keshava, Jeff Yang, and Jane Yanagawa as they participated in a sublobar debate on extent of resection that took place at ...
11 Feb 202533min
#160; S5: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. David Cooke and Dr. Thomas Varghese
In the season premiere of Same Surgeon, Different Light, new co-hosts Dr. Cherie Erkmen and Dr. Sara Pereira sit down with Dr. David T. Cooke, professor in the Division of General Thoracic Surgery at ...
11 Feb 202547min
#172, S4 Activating the Soul, Mind and Heart of Leadership
Host Dr. Michael Maddaus talks with Jonathan Clark, leadership scholar at UTSA and co-author of Leading Through: Activating the Soul, Heart, and Mind of Leadership, about prioritizing people, purpose...
14 Jan 202551min
