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Career Development Blog
Mental and physical health often take a backseat in the fast-paced lives of CT surgeons, when in fact, they should be front and center.
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Michael Maddaus, MD
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Career Development Blog
How to establish stability in a seemingly uncontrollable situation
5 min read
Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, MBA
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Career Development Blog
In the field of cardiothoracic surgery, a failure to continue training, pursue new skills or techniques, or acquire new knowledge in the face of the rapid changes we see in medical and surgical technology is to the peril of us and our patients.
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Damien J. LaPar, MD, MSc
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Career Development Blog
How to leverage the impact of digital platforms on your ability to engage with patients, caregivers, collaborators, and the public,
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Mara B. Antonoff, MD
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Career Development Blog
A clinical portfolio demonstrates to an institution the unique value you bring through your subspecialty, expertise, or clinical role.
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Ibrahim Sultan, MD
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Career Development Blog
Building your Educator’s Portfolio allows you to gain important perspective about your educational activities, grow your philosophy as a teacher, and continually help you mold the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons.
4 min read
Erin A. Gillaspie, MD, MPH
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Career Development Blog
Understanding the requirements and expectations for academic promotion—part 1 of a series.
5 min read
David D. Odell, MD, MMSc
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Career Development Blog
Tips and best practices for obtaining healthy ergonomics as a surgeon.
5 min read
Barbara Hamilton, MD, Mohammed Dairywala & Tom C. Nguyen, MD
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Career Development Blog
Introduction to maintaining strong personal finances for early career surgeons
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Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD 
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Career Development Blog
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Olugbenga T. Okusanya, MD
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Career Development Blog
We as a profession are growing and learning how to support and help young CT residents and attendings navigate the challenge of starting families. 
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Melissa M. Levack, MD
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Career Development Blog
Beyond becoming a member of professional societies, there are innumerable opportunities to get involved in their leadership.
6 min read
Mara B. Antonoff, MD