Do I need permission to change?”

In this powerful clip, Dr. Brian Williams opens up about transformation after tragedy, how change reshapes relationships & what it means to evolve in a world that stays the same.

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#podcast #surgeons #change

When #leadership said “no,” @lponsky.bsky.social didn’t stop there.

He ran his own study, proved the impact & showed that hiring #scribes wasn’t just about saving time—it was about reconnecting with #patients & improving care & making money.

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📖 Every patient has a story.

Dr. Julie Freischlag shares how her approach to #surgery has evolved with time.

“I wanted to be known not as the only woman, but as a really good surgeon. A really good person. A really good leader.”

🔗 www.intentionalsurgeon.com/listen-to-the-podcast

What happens if your boss puts a surprise meeting on your calendar? No agenda, no warning. This week, Dr. Pringl Miller & Dr. Andrea Merrill from Physician Just Equity (PJE) talk about how to handle an Ambush Meeting.

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#surgicaltrainees, your first job shouldn’t just be a job—it should launch your #career. The Surgeon’s Launch Pad is here to guide you from #residency & #fellowship to your dream role.

Register today!

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#surgeons #surgicalcareer #residencytopractice

“When should I expect to be looking for a job?” Before the Christmas holidays—up to half of #surgeons are starting #interviews but very few are actually securing jobs. The bulk of interviews & job offers happen the following year.

Want to feel prepared? 📌http://intentionalsurgeon.com/launchpad

Dr. Madeline Torres describes what many #surgeons feel in the #jobsearch: anxiety, networking, uncertainty of where you’ll land & fear that the job you dreamed of might slip away. That’s why I created The Surgeon’s Launch Pad so you get tools & strategies: www.intentionalsurgeon.com/launchpad

#Ergonomics in the #OR: The “11th Commandment” That Doesn’t Exist. In #surgery, there’s an unspoken “rule”—thou shalt not ask your #attending to adjust the table height.

But here’s the truth Dr. Geeta Lal MD shared on The Intentional Surgeon #podcast:

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“You can live 40 days without food, 7 without water but not one moment without #hope.”— Dr. Edward Barksdale

In #surgery & in life, hope isn’t just a feeling—it’s a fuel.

➡️Share what hope you are working towards.

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#InternationalDayOfHope

🌍How do we move from #medicaltourism to real, sustainable partnerships in global surgery?

#globalsurgery expert Dr. Sherry Wren shares how building capacity starts—not with what you want to offer—but with listening to what your partners actually need.

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“I am a fully integrated human.”

What if instead of talking about work-life balance, we started talking about work-life integration?

Listen now w/ Dr. Melissa Red Hoffman— #traumasurgeon, #PalliativeCare #physician & truth-teller.

🎧https://intentionalsurgeon.com/listen-to-the-podcast

#podcast

“I couldn’t keep doing what I was doing & I see that moment in others now.”—Dr. Amy Vertrees

Dr. Amy Vertrees & I talk about that quiet, pivotal moment when #surgeons realize:

➡️The system isn’t what we expected & something has to change: intentionalsurgeon.com/listen-to-th...

#MedicalPodcast

Train like the men who trained you.
Lead like they taught you.
But when you're a woman #surgeon, suddenly being direct becomes being “difficult.”
Being clear becomes being “bossy.”
Being in charge becomes “too much.”

🎧Full episode w/ Dr. Sarah Temkin: www.intentionalsurgeon.com/listen-to-th...

In #surgery—and in life—perfection is a myth. This episode of The #IntentionalSurgeon, Dr. Mark Soliman, dives into the culture of honest reflection, not performance. Complications happen. Vulnerability isn't weakness—it's wisdom.

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#surgicaleducation

On this episode, Dr. Neil Hyman shared his view of how the structure of #healthcare systems can sometimes become distorted, with priorities shifting away from #patientcare & towards revenue generation.

Listen here:
🔗https://www.intentionalsurgeon.com/listen-to-the-podcast

#surgery #podcast

In this episode of The #IntentionalSurgeon #Podcast, Dr. Neil Hyman, retired colorectal surgeon & author of "The Breaking of Surgeons," offered reflections on the challenges faced by young #surgeons navigating modern medical practice.

🔗https://www.intentionalsurgeon.com/listen-to-the-podcast

We all know how much time is spent on pathology, pathophysiology & technical skills in #surgery. But I argue that there's a 3rd, essential piece to becoming a well-rounded #surgeon: #ProfessionalDevelopment.

🔗https://www.intentionalsurgeon.com/listen-to-the-podcast

#medicaltraining #podcast

Navigating Moral Dilemmas in #medicine

As a #surgeon, have you ever felt unable to provide the care you believe is best? This episode unpacks these ethical challenges and explores ways to navigate them.

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This week, I am joined by Dr. Daniel Hashimoto - who is changing the way we think about artificial intelligence in #surgery.

Listen to the whole episode to learn more about #AI in surgery:

🔗https://intentionalsurgeon.com/listen-to-the-podcast