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Career Development Blog

There comes a time in every leader’s job where a crisis emerges. In the Oxford English dictionary, the word “crisis” is defined as “a time of great danger, difficulty, or confusion when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made.”

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Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS
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Career Development Blog

The new decade is off to a dramatic start. Across the globe, Australia was devastated by wildfires, and hitting us much closer to home, Nashville was simultaneously struck by four tornadoes, and Utah was shaken by earthquakes.

7 min read
Drs. Erin A. Gillaspie, Gabriel Loor, & Mara B. Antonoff
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On the surface, cardiothoracic surgeons are the embodiments of resilience. But how easily do we really bounce back from the inevitable catastrophes?
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Melanie A. Edwards, MD
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Career Development Blog

Congratulations on becoming a credentialed cardiothoracic surgeon. I hope that you continue to find meaning in your work. You have and will continue to serve not only as an inspiration, but also as a bridge for trainees (like me) to the world of cardiothoracic surgery.

3 min read
Clauden Louis, MD
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Erin A. Gillaspie, MD, MPH
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Career Development Blog
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Gabriel Loor, MD
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Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, MBA
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Career Development Blog
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Mara B. Antonoff, MD
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V. Seenu Reddy, MD, MBA
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Career Development Blog
What is your first job supposed to look like?
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Damien J. LaPar, MD, MSc
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Career Development Blog
Having a niche as junior cardiothoracic surgery faculty can make you more valuable to your team and patients.
3 min read
Gabriel Loor, MD
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Managing the transition from new surgeon to teacher
6 min read
Mara B. Antonoff, MD