Oct 22, 202656 min
In this episode, host Dr. Melanie Edwards speaks with Dr. Donna Hicks, associate at the Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University, conflict resolution expert, and author of Leading with Dignity...
About this Podcast:
Listen to leaders in cardiothoracic surgery discuss hot topics in the field. Founded in 1964, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 7,800 surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals worldwide.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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Booking probability
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What is Surgical Hot Topics about?
Listen to leaders in cardiothoracic surgery discuss hot topics in the field. Founded in 1964, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 7,800 surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals worldwide. Please note: The comments included in these episodes are that of the individuals involved and not necessarily that of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
What has Surgical Hot Topics covered recently?
Recent episodes include "#178, S5 Leading With Dignity: Building Psychological Safety in Surgery" (22 October 2026, 56 minutes), "Subspecialization in Cardiothoracic Surgery: What Trainees Need to Know" (5 October 2026, 3 minutes), and "#27, S2 Choosing a CT Surgery Path" (17 September 2026, 31 minutes).
How often does Surgical Hot Topics publish?
Surgical Hot Topics publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 33 minutes across 100 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Surgical Hot Topics?
Booking probability for Surgical Hot Topics is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Surgical Hot Topics requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Surgical Hot Topics's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Surgical Hot Topics?
The strongest fits for Surgical Hot Topics are Health & Wellness Services. Surgical Hot Topics has a health audience.
About the host
Surgical Hot Topics is a health podcast with 100 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 5, 20263 min
As cardiothoracic surgery becomes increasingly specialized, trainees have more choices to make about the direction of their careers. This article explores the evolving landscape of subspecialization, the continued role...
Episode #251
#27, S2 Choosing a CT Surgery Path
Sep 17, 202631 minWhat does the path to a career in cardiothoracic surgery look like today? Host Dr. Jane Yanagawa is joined by Dr. Varun Puri, Chief of Thoracic Surgery and CT Surgery Program Director at Washington University in St...
- Sep 4, 20263 min
STS member Dr. Sean Jordan, chief of thoracic surgery and director of lung cancer screening at the University of Tennessee Medical Center, saw firsthand the barriers rural patients in East Tennessee faced in accessing...
- Aug 13, 202644 min
In this episode of the STS Thinking Thoracic podcast, host Dr. Jane Yanagawa is joined by Dr. John Mitchell—Chief of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Colorado and incoming Chair of the American Board of Thoracic...
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Episode #248
Cardiothoracic Surgery at a Crossroads: Trust, Stability, and the Future of the Workforce
Aug 11, 20265 minAn STS Member blog by Dr. Jeffrey Shuhaiber, “Cardiothoracic Surgery at a Crossroads: Trust, Stability, and the Future of the Workforce,” explores the significant workforce challenges facing cardiothoracic surgery, from...
- Aug 6, 202644 min
Host Dr. Melanie Edwards is joined by guest Dr. Andrea Wolf, director of the New York Mesothelioma Program, professor of thoracic surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, chair of the American Association...
- Jul 30, 202655 min
In this episode of the STS Thinking Thoracic podcast, host Dr. Jeff Yang is joined by thoracic surgeons Dr. Seth Krantz and Dr. Christopher Seder, along with Harvard medical student Alexandra Potter, to discuss three...
- Jul 23, 20263 min
Effective leadership requires the ability to bring together individuals with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. In this blog post, Evan Alicuben, MD, of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center...
- Jul 16, 202640 min
Jonathan Villena-Vargas, MD, sits down with Erin Gillaspie, MD, to examine key findings from the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, including advances in targeted therapy, dual-pathway...
Episode #243
#24, S2 High Stakes in the Malignant Airway
Jul 9, 202645 minIn this special joint episode of the STS Thinking Thoracic podcast and the American Association for Bronchology and Interventional Pulmonology (AABIP), Dr. Erin Gillaspie is joined by interventional pulmonologist Dr...
Episode #242
#179; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ ‘Looking to the Future’ Scholarship Recipients
Jul 2, 202652 minIn this episode, co-hosts Dr. Sara Pereira and Dr. Ian Bostock celebrate the 20th anniversary and impact of the STS Looking to the Future (LTTF) Scholarship Program by speaking with three rising stars pursuing careers...
- Jul 1, 20267 min
In this STS Career Development Blog, Dr. Melanie Subramanian explores key takeaways from the most recent STS Compensation Survey through the lens of early-career surgeons. She discusses rising compensation, why job...
- Jun 18, 202623 min
In Part 2 of Thinking Thoracic's annual review of the year's most influential thoracic oncology research, Drs. Jeff Yang and Linda Martin examine practice-changing studies in perioperative care, lung cancer treatment...
- Jun 18, 202648 min
In Part 1 of this special Thinking Thoracic episode, Dr. Jeff Yang welcomes Dr. Linda Martin for a discussion of groundbreaking research spanning immunotherapy, lung cancer epidemiology, and screening. Together, they...
- Jun 11, 202647 min
Cohosts Dr. Sara Pereira and Dr. Fatima Wilder are joined by guest Dr. J.W. Awori Hayanga—professor of cardiothoracic surgery at West Virginia University, director of the WVU Heart and Vascular Institute ECMO Program...
Jun 10, 202639 minHost Dr. Erin Gillaspie is back with a new season of the popular Best of Lung Cancer Science video podcast series. In this episode, featuring Dr. Jonathan Spicer, they break down key takeaways from the European Lung...
- Jun 10, 20264 min
As part of the STS Career Development Blog series, Dr. Olugbenga Okusanya examines the art of onboarding a new partner. Although cardiothoracic surgeons develop many skills during training, some of the most valuable...
- May 26, 202647 min
In recognition of National Women’s Health Month, this episode of Thinking Thoracic analyzes the evolving landscape of female-specific lung cancer care. Co-hosts Dr. Erin Gillaspie and Dr. Jane Yanagawa sit down with...
- May 14, 202659 min
In this episode of Same Surgeon, Different Light, cohosts Dr. Cherie Erkmen and Dr. Sara Pereira sit down with guest Dr. Ara Vaporciyan, professor of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery at the University of Texas MD...
Recent guests
Recent guests on Surgical Hot Topics. Study who booked and why before you pitch.
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Dr Donna Hicks
author of Leading with Dignity, associate at Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard, Weatherhead Center for International Affairs at Harvard University
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Varun Puri
Chief of Thoracic Surgery and CT Surgery Program Director, Washington University in St. Louis
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Linda Martin
Technical Expert in Health and Safety, Industrial Hygiene, Risk, Auditing/Inspection, and ESG, Miracle 139 International
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Lisa Brown
Hepatobiliary Surgeon and Aerospace Medicine Researcher, New Zealand Space Health Research Center
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