Is the thoracic surgeon of tomorrow different than the thoracic surgeon of today? According to Dr. Rusch, “absolutely.”
52 min.
This intriguing conversation reveals profound insights on how to make the best use of time—our scarcest and most precious resource.
1 hr. 13 min.
Dr. Barnes takes a deep dive into the impact of sleep deprivation on leadership performance and behavior, as well as its effects on interpersonal relationships.
1 hr. 14 min.
This in-depth conversation details the power of self-compassion and how important the practice is for our mental health and the ability to recover from failures and struggles.
1 hr. 10 min.
Over the years, he has counseled and coached more than 30,000 physicians and their families, while gaining a deep, critical understanding of the relationship dynamics and lifestyles of physicians.
1 hr. 7 min.
This fascinating conversation takes us on a journey inside the brain, shedding light on the mechanics of our constant inner dialogue.
1 hr.
Dr. Luthar explains how our fast-paced, high-stress world often leads to isolation and loneliness and how real connections with others is the glue that holds our mental well-being together.
58 min.
During this incredibly honest conversation, Dr. Maddaus generously shares his own personal stories and real-world experiences that included a poor and abusive alcoholic upbringing.
1 hr. 5 min.
This fascinating discussion of metabolic health and nutrition exposes some of the leading myths that underlie the current pandemic of diet-related disease.
1 hr. 3 min.
Why are we obsessed with the things we want and bored when we get them? Why is addiction “perfectly logical” to an addict? Dopamine, according to Dr. Lieberman.
1 hr. 7 min.
Forming good habits is hard and breaking bad habits can be even harder.
1 hr. 6 min.

Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and thought leaders.

30 min