
169; S5: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Emily Farkas
Host Dr. Cherie Erkmen welcomes Dr. Emily Farkas, a cardiothoracic surgeon at the Indiana University School of Medicine, to discuss her unconventional path to becoming a trailblazer in global medicine...
24 Jun 202551min

Leading with Safety: Lessons from the 2025 STS Leadership Institute
The 2025 STS Leadership Institute meeting in Chicago was an enriching experience that surpassed all expectations. Surgeons from various stages of their careers gathered to connect and share insights, ...
24 Jun 20251min

Finding the Right Fit: A CT Surgeon’s Guide to Evaluating Job Opportunities
Embarking on your journey as a cardiothoracic surgeon is a pivotal moment that can significantly influence your career and personal life. Making the right choices early on is crucial to avoid a cycle ...
18 Jun 20252min

The Power of Mentorship: What I Learned from a CT Surgery Leader
In this gripping episode, we delve into the world of medical students as they navigate the intense period leading up to their winter break. The library becomes a hive of activity, filled with students...
11 Jun 20252min

#10, S1 The 2024 Best Papers in Thoracic Surgery
What were the most practice-changing thoracic surgery papers of 2024? In this episode of Thinking Thoracic, Dr. Linda Martin, UVA Health, and Dr. Jeff Yang, Thinking Thoracic co-host, spotlight top st...
11 Jun 202547min

168; S5: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Brittany Zwischenberger
Host Dr. Sara Pereira sits down with Dr. Brittany Zwischenberger, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Duke University, to explore her remarkable career journey. Dr. Zwischenberger shares how she briefly consi...
10 Jun 202544min

#167; S5: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Ian Bostock
Host Dr. Sara Pereira sits down with Dr. Ian Bostock, a thoracic surgeon at Baptist Health Miami Cancer Institute and an associate professor of surgery at Florida International University. Their conve...
2 Jun 202542min

#174, S4 Becoming A High-Performing Surgeon Leader
Laurie Baedke, executive coach, founder and CEO of Growth Edge Holdings, and best-selling author, talks with Dr. Michael Maddaus about “stepping outside your comfort zone” to grow professionally and ...
19 Mai 202550min



















