SSAT Soundbites: A Podcast Series for Surgeons: Recent Episodes
Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
The SSAT has developed a podcast titled “SSAT Soundbites: A Podcast Series for Surgeons.” One of the aims of the podcast is to bring published research and other topics of interest to surgical trainees and attending physicians in a simple, dynamic, and easy-to-digest audio format dispersed by social media. Episode content will be based on interviews by authors who have published articles of interest in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery (JOGS). The goal is to release one JOGS Article Review episode every month for at least one year, with the intention to increase the frequency if there is a demand.
"Defining a new 6-factor Charlson Comorbidity Index utilizing data points available in the American College of Surgeons National Surgical Quality Improvement Program for patients undergoing pancreatoduodenectomy"
JOGS Article Review: "Creative pancreatectomy provides durable therapy for chronic pancreatitis
In this edition of SSAT Mentor Spotlight, Dr. Praveen Chatani, Surgical Oncologist Fellow at Fox Chase Cancer Center, and Dr. Raja Narayan, Assistant Professor at Loma Linda University and both members of the Resident and Fellow Education Committee, interview Dr. Syed Ahmad, the Cancer Center Co-Director, Hayden Family Endowed Chair for Cancer Research, Professor of Surgery, and Chief of the Division of Surgical Oncology at the University of Cincinnati, and Dr. Michael D'Angelica, Vice Chair of Education, Enid A. Haupt Chair in Surgery, and Emeritus Program Director for the HPB and Surgical Oncology Fellowships at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center as well as Professor of Surgery at Cornell.
Surgeons may consider parenchymal-sparing hepatectomy (PSH) or major hepatectomy (MH) for patients with bilateral colorectal liver metastases (CLMs). This study aimed to evaluate the outcomes between PSH and MH for patients with extensive, bilateral CLMs.
Mateo Lendoire ∙ Harufumi Maki ∙ Antony Haddad ∙ … ∙ Ching-Wei D. Tzeng ∙ Jean-Nicolas Vauthey ∙ Timothy E. Newhook
Disparities in access to surgical resection in patients with pancreatic cancer - a systematic review
Disease progression of side-branch intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms following solid organ transplant
Volume 28, Issue 11
Dr. Maxwell discusses her JOGS article “Postoperative Opioid Use Is Associated with Increased Rates of Grade B/C Pancreatic Fistula After Distal Pancreatectomy”
JOGS Article Review: Drain Placement after pancreatic resection: Friend or foe for surgical site infection
Tailoring Adjuvant Chemotherapy to Biologic response following neoadjuvant chemotherapy impacts overall survival in pancreatic cancer. “Elie Ghabi et al. J Gastrointestinal Surg 27, 2023
SSAT Mentor of the Month Interview January 30, 2023 4 PM EST / 3 PM CST
Host: Linda Qu, MD Interviewee: Rebecca Minter, MD
Topic: Surgical Culture 1. Let’s start by addressing the elephant in the room, which is that many people – medical students, colleagues in other specialties – still view surgery as having an intimidating, malignant culture, which often influences how they interact with our field. Do you think this view is justified, and if so, what can we do to reform or dispel it? 2. Leaders set the tone of any workplace. As chair, how do you “brand” your department, specifically as it relates to department culture? 3. On any team, there will be differing personalities and individual priorities. How do you generate buy-in from faculty towards promoting a healthy culture? Have you ever encountered resistance? 4. What advice would you give if someone is witness to or the subject of a toxic interaction? As chair, how have you handled these issues? 5. Culture is set at any level of the totem pole. Trainees often learn habits and behaviors by example of their faculty, but students and residents also learn from each other. How can we coach trainees to themselves lead by example? 6. In closing – if you can describe the ideal surgical culture in 3 words, what would they be?
A Tailored Approach to Laparoscopic Fundoplication: Outcomes in Patients with Esophageal Dysmotility
Evaluation of Racial/Ethnic Disparities in the Surgical Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Evaluation of Racial/Ethnic Disparities in the Surgical Management of Inflammatory Bowel Disease.
For the upcoming American Board of Surgery In-Training Exam (ABSITE), high yield concepts across several surgical fields are discussed with example questions to help prepare trainees.
Learning Objectives: At the completion of this webinar, participants should be able to:
- Discuss key concepts guiding the diagnosis and management of patients undergoing Foregut and Bariatric surgery.
- Discuss key concepts guiding the diagnosis and management of Trauma and Critical Care Patients.
- Discuss key concepts guiding the diagnosis and management of patients with Breast disease
“Portal Vein Thrombosis After Venous Reconstruction During Pancreatectomy: Timing and Risks
“Sleeve Gastrectomy Improves High-Fat Diet–Associated Hepatic Steatosis Independent of the Glucagon-like-Petpide-1 Receptor in Rats"
The episode aims to focus on the financial education for residents and fellows as they embark life as new young career surgeons. This webinar will discuss investment strategies, opportunities in innovation, gender disparity in financial compensation, and understand the financial compensation models for surgeons.
Differential Performance of Machine Learning Models in Prediction of Procedure-Specific Outcomes
Association between Preoperative Steroids and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program”
Association between Preoperative Steroids and Outcomes in Patients Undergoing Pancreaticoduodenectomy using the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program”
This month, Drs. Daniel Nelson and Jessica Zaman are joined by Dr. James Ellsmere. In this episode, Dr. Ellsmere talks about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled, "Morbid Obesity and Severe Knee Osteoarthritis: Which Should Be Treated First"
This month, Drs. Daniel Nelson and Jessica Zaman are joined by Dr. James Ellsmere. In this episode, Dr. Ellsmere talks about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled, "Morbid Obesity and Severe Knee Osteoarthritis: Which Should Be Treated First"
In this edition of SSAT Mentor of the Month, Dr. Young K. Hong, a member of the SSAT Resident and Fellow Education Committee, and Assistant Professor of Surgery and Assistant Director of Surgical Research in the Division of Surgical Oncology of the Department of Surgery at Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ, interviews Dr. Jason Hawksworth.
Dr. Hawksworth is Chief of Robotic Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and an experienced, board-certified transplant and minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgeon with additional expertise in liver, kidney, and intestinal transplant surgery. He is the only surgeon in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and one of the few in the country who performs robotic surgery to treat benign and malignant liver, pancreas, and bile duct tumors. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, Dr. Hawksworth has served in three combat tours in Afghanistan on a Forward Surgical Team. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest Bowman Gray School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in hepatobiliary and multi-organ transplant surgery at MedStar Georgetown Hospital. Dr. Hawksworth is an active researcher focused on hepatobiliary surgery outcomes and intestinal transplantation
In this edition of SSAT Mentor of the Month, Dr. Young K. Hong, a member of the SSAT Resident and Fellow Education Committee, and Assistant Professor of Surgery and Assistant Director of Surgical Research in the Division of Surgical Oncology of the Department of Surgery at Cooper University Health Care in Camden, NJ, interviews Dr. Jason Hawksworth. Dr. Hawksworth is Chief of Robotic Surgery at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital, and an experienced, board-certified transplant and minimally invasive hepatobiliary surgeon with additional expertise in liver, kidney, and intestinal transplant surgery. He is the only surgeon in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and one of the few in the country who performs robotic surgery to treat benign and malignant liver, pancreas, and bile duct tumors. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, Dr. Hawksworth has served in three combat tours in Afghanistan on a Forward Surgical Team. He earned his medical degree from Wake Forest Bowman Gray School of Medicine and completed his internship and residency at Walter Reed Army Medical Center. He completed his fellowship in hepatobiliary and multi-organ transplant surgery at MedStar Georgetown Hospital. Dr. Hawksworth is an active researcher focused on hepatobiliary surgery outcomes and intestinal transplantation
This month, Drs. Jessica Zaman and Connie Shao are joined by Dr. Phillip Fleshner In this episode, Dr. Fleshner talk about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled, "A Single-Center Comparative Study of Open Transabdominal and Laparoscopic Transanal Ileal Pouch-Anal Anastomosis with Total Mesorectal Excision. Has the Bar Been Raised?”
This month, Drs. Young K. Hong and Daniel W. Nelson are joined by Drs. Ching-Wei D. Tzeng & Timothy J. Vreeland. In this episode, Drs. Tzeng & Vreeland talk about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled, "Contemporary Assessment of Need for Palliative Bypass After Aborted Pancreatoduodenectomy Following Neoadjuvant Therapy."
This month, Drs. Daniel Nelson and Connie Shao are joined by Dr. Russell Hodgson. In this episode, Dr. Hodgson. talks about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled, "Reduced Laparoscopic Intra-Abdominal Pressure during Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy and Its Effect on Post-Operative Pain: A Double-Blinded Randomised Control Trial."
The SSAT "High Yield Topics for the ABSITE 2022 – Part II" webinar was hosted by the SSAT Resident & Fellow Education Committee and was presented live as a webinar on January 20, 2022. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
This month, Dr. Young Hong and Dr. Connie Shao are joined by Dr. Annabelle Fonseca. In this episode, Dr. Fonseca talks about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled "Surgical Resection of Colorectal Liver Metastases: Attitudes and Practice Patterns in the Deep South"
The SSAT "Education and Training in Digestive Surgery Featuring the SSAT Chapter in Italy" webinar was hosted by the SSAT International Relations Committee and was presented live as a webinar on January 12, 2022. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
This month, Dr. Jessica Zaman and Dr. Daniel Nelson are joined by Dr. Lee M. Ocuin. In this episode, Dr. Ocuin talks about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled "Association Between Operative Approach and Venous Thromboembolism Rate Following Hepatectomy: a Propensity-Matched Analysis"
The SSAT "High Yield Topics for the ABSITE 2022: Part I" webinar was hosted by the SSAT Resident & Fellow Education Committee and was presented live as a webinar on December 7, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
This month, Dr. Jessica Zaman and Dr. Daniel Nelson are joined by Dr. David Watson. In this episode, Dr. Watson talks about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled "Laparoscopic Fundoplication Is Effective Treatment for Patients with Gastroesophageal Reflux and Absent Esophageal Contractility".
The SSAT "High Yield Topics for the ABSITE 2021: Part II" webinar was hosted by the SSAT Resident & Fellow Education Committee and was presented live as a webinar on January 14, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
The SSAT "High Yield Topics for the ABSITE 2021: Part I" webinar was hosted by the SSAT Resident & Fellow Education Committee and was presented live as a webinar on January 6, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
The SSAT "SSAT/CBCD Clinical Cases Discussions" webinar was hosted by the SSAT International Relations Committee and was presented live as a webinar on November 3, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
In this edition of SSAT Mentor of the Month, Dr. Victoria Gershuni, a member of the SSAT Resident and Fellow Education Committee and current Advanced GI, Foregut, and Minimally Invasive Surgery Fellow at Washington University in St. Louis interviewed Dr. L. Michael Brunt.
Dr. Brunt, is Professor of Surgery and Section Chief of Minimally Invasive Surgery at the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. He is a Past President of SAGES and leads the SAGES Safe Cholecystectomy Task Force with the goal of reducing bile duct injuries. Dr. Brunt is immediate Past President of the Central Surgical Association and current President of the Fellowship Council which oversees Advanced GI and MIS Fellowship training in the US and Canada. He is on the editorial board of Annals of Surgery and has over 240 publications. His clinical and research interests are in clinical outcomes studies in minimally invasive surgery, benign foregut surgery, safety in cholecystectomy, sports hernias, and surgical education. He has received the Philip J. Wolfson Outstanding Teacher Award from the Association for Surgical Education, the Distinguished Clinician Award from Washington University, the Lifetime Achievement Award from Barnes-Jewish Hospital, and the Distinguished Alumnus Award from Johns Hopkins University. For the last 27 years, he has served as Team Surgeon for the 2019 Stanley Cup Champions, the St. Louis Blues.
Questions answered in this Mentor of the Month episode are:
- What role has mentoring had in your life? Was there a particular mentor or colleague who played a significant role in your career development?
- What is your philosophy for training the current generation of surgeons and how does this differ from how you were trained?
- What advice do you have for young surgeons at the beginning of their surgical career; what are your tips for transition to practice?
- What components do you consider to be key for the successful transition from trainee to faculty?
- Do you have any intraoperative teaching strategies for young faculty to use when working with junior residents?
- What do you consider your most meaningful accomplishment in surgery/ what contribution to surgery are you most proud of?
The SSAT "Key Elements of Setting Up a Research Laboratory" webinar was hosted by the SSAT Research Committee and was presented live as a webinar on November 1, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
The webinar focused on all the essential components of setting up a research laboratory/ program, how to plan ahead when searching for your first faculty position, and what to ask for during your interview. This webinar also elaborated on how to secure funding (societal grants, NIH grants, K-awards) and conduct research in collaboration as you simultaneously seek guidance from your mentor(s).
This month, Dr. Jessica Zaman and Dr. Daniel Nelson are joined by Dr. David L. Berger. In this episode, Dr. Berger talks about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled "Adjuvant Chemotherapy Benefits on Patients with Extramural Vascular Invasion in Stages II and III Colon Cancer".
The SSAT "Modern Surgical Training for Residents" webinar was hosted by the SSAT Resident & Fellow Education Committee and was presented live as a webinar on October 6, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
Surgical training has evolved significantly in the last two decades. Although current and future residents have the same goals as their predecessors, training has gone through significant changes over the last few years. From limited works hours to stricter hospital credentialing to advances in technology, residents face numerous challenges than their mentors did not, both during and after residency/fellowship. This episode presents some of the challenges that a modern surgical resident faces in an effort bridge the divide between trainees and the trainers. We hope this will help tailor surgical education to fit current trends, institutional variations, and increasing obligations.
This month, Dr. Jessica Zaman and Dr. Daniel Nelson are joined by Dr. Ajay V. Maker. In this episode, Dr. Maker talks about the recent article published in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled "Epidural Analgesia Is Associated with Prolonged Length of Stay After Open HPB Surgery in Over 27,000 Patients".
The New Practices in Recruitment for Enhancing the Academic Surgeon Pipeline was hosted by the SSAT SSAT Diversity and Inclusion Committee and was presented live as a webinar on September 14, 2021. Watch the webinar at SSAT.com.
The Resident and Fellow Workshop: Careers and Fellowships in GI Surgery was hosted by the SSAT Resident & Fellow Education Committee and was presented live as a webinar on September 8, 2021. Watch the webinar at SSAT.com.
The SSAT Resident & Fellow Workshop is a conference dedicated to general surgery residents with the goal of providing insight into the fellowship application process. General surgery residents had the opportunity to hear from current attendings and fellows from across the country on how to apply and factors to consider in choosing a specialty and fellowship program.
This month, Dr. Jessica Zaman and Dr. Daniel Nelson are joined by Dr. Michael Cavnar, Assistant Professor of Surgery and surgical oncologist at the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center. In this episode, Dr. Cavnar's recent article published in the July issue of the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled "Prognostic Factors After Neoadjuvant Imatinib for Newly Diagnosed Primary Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor" was discussed.
The SSAT "Certifying Examination Preparation: Mock Oral Scenarios" webinar was hosted by the SSAT Resident & Fellow Education Committee and was presented live as a webinar on August 23, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
This webinar provided residents and fellows information about the general surgery certifying examinations. Specifically, the webinar focused on five mock oral scenarios of different topic focus. The mock oral scenarios not only provided residents and fellows clinical information that is pertinent to the test, but also tips and tricks about how to approach the oral exam. Advice about pacing was also provided.
The SSAT "Bariatric and Hernia Complications" webinar was hosted by newly launched SSAT Kuwait Chapter and was presented live as a webinar on August 18, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
This webinar introduced the newest chapter of the SSAT in Kuwait. The programming featured different complications following bariatric surgery as well as complication following laparoscopic Trans Abdominal Preperitoneal hernia mesh repair (TAPP). Five case scenarios were presented with a literature review and video presentation.
The SSAT "Managing Health Care Systems and Policy to Improve Your Practice" webinar was hosted by SSAT Public Policy & Advocacy Committee and was presented live as a webinar on August 9, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
Multiple external factors are impacting the surgeon’s academic and clinical practice. In this panel, we explore current trends in hospital systems, business management, distribution of academic and clinical workload, and the trends of health care policy that are directly impacting your practice. Experienced surgeon administrators discuss the importance of surgeons as administrators and how to have a mutually successful relationship with your health system administration. Listen to learn more.
This month, Dr. Jessica Zaman and Dr. Daniel Nelson are joined by Dr. Vlad Simianu. Dr. Simianu is a colon and rectal surgeon at Virginia Mason Franciscan Health in Seattle, WA who also has a special interest in population health, health-services research and surgical education. In this episode the recent review article published in the July issue of the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery titled "A Cost Effectiveness Evaluation of Surgical Approaches to Proctectomy" is discussed. Dr. Simianu presents his data from a unique decision-analytic model that was used to evaluate one-year costs and outcomes of robotic, laparoscopic, and open proctectomy based on data from a previously published literature. Which approach is more cost effective and how do different variables affect these outcomes? Listen to find out.
The SSAT "Challenges after Anatomy-Altering Abdominal Surgery" webinar was hosted by SSAT PG/CME Committee and was presented live as a webinar on July 29, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
Many patients present significant anatomical challenges after preceding surgeries (e.g. bariatric surgery) that may make subsequent "standard" treatments difficult if not impossible. These situations require prudence, creativity and skills. The goal of this session is to objectively discuss appropriate steps to select in such patients the best options for safe and successful management. It will further delineate criteria when to continue managing them locally as opposed to referring them to expert centers.
The SSAT "Research Mentorship and Sponsorship" webinar was hosted by SSAT Research Committee and was presented live as a webinar on July 21, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
The SSAT Research Webinar was led by members of the SSAT Research Committee and distinguished surgeon mentors. The webinar provided essential components required for successful research mentorship. There were various focuses on types of research, including clinical and basic science.
The SSAT "Preparing for the General Surgery Boards" Webinar was hosted by SSAT Resident & Fellow Education Committee and was presented live as a webinar on July 12, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
This webinar provided residents and fellows information about the upcoming general surgery qualifying and certifying examinations. Updates from the ABS about the platform of future exams, preparation tips for the qualifying and certifying examinations, and options for those who fail either examinations. Additionally, there were two mock oral scenarios between a SSAT faculty member and a volunteer with a debriefing at the end, which was one of the most popular aspects of this webinar.
This month Dr. Jessica Zaman and Dr. Daniel Nelson are joined by Dr. Rohan Jeyarajah, Chair of Surgery at the Texas Christian University School of Medicine and Program Director of the HPB and Advanced GI Fellowship programs. This episode focuses on the review article, "Training Paradigms in Hepato-Pancreatico-Billiary Surgery: An Overview of the Different Fellowship Pathways," published in the June issue of the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. In this wide-ranging discussion, Dr. Jeyarajah reviews the current pathways available for specialized training in HPB surgery and outlines common elements as well as unique differences of each. In addition, Dr. Jeyarajah provides insight on optimizing operative experience during residency training and factors involved in selecting a pathway to becoming an HPB surgeon.
SAGES, ASCRS, SSO, SSAT, NAPRC, and the American Cancer Society presented the webinar titled "Improving the Care of Gastric Cancer Patients: Status and Strategies for Today and Tomorrow" on May 26, 2021 as part of the Patient-Centric Surgery in the 21st Century: Improving Cancer Care Delivered Through Minimally Invasive Surgery Webinar Series.
The aim of this series, is to highlight and promote the optimal surgical care and quality of life for patients with GI and
endocrine cancers. Topics covered will include prevention and detection, the challenges with screening and delayed diagnoses during the time of Covid, the status and optimal performance
of cancer surgery as well as future directions in the care of cancer patients with advanced technologies. Patient quality of life and the benefits, impediments, and options for minimally invasive oncologic surgery will be highlighted.
In this edition of SSAT's Mentor of the Month video series, Dr. Young Hong, Assistant Professor of Surgery at Cooper University Hospital and member of SSAT Resident and Fellows Education Committee, interviewed Dr. Kelly M. McMasters.
Dr. McMasters earned his dual degree M.D./Ph.D. at UMDNJ – Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and surgical residency at The University of Louisville. He completed his complex general surgical oncology fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center. He is currently the Ben A. Reid, Sr., M.D. Professor and Chair of the Hiram C. Polk, Jr., M.D. Department of Surgery at The University of Louisville. He is the Editor-in-Chief of the Annals of Surgical Oncology. He will discuss his advice on mentorship, job searching, and life lessons he has learned along the way.
Questions answered in this Mentor of the Month episode are:
- As you look back on your career, how has mentorship in your past affected your surgical success?
- What makes a great mentor/mentee relationship thrive, in your opinion?
- Do you have any advice you have carried with you during your career for young residents and fellows?
- What are key factors you look for in faculty members you look for when considering a new candidate?
- What unique challenges have you faced in your career, and how has it shaped you as a surgeon?
- What are the fundamental principles that drove you to succeed in your surgical career?
- Besides your professional successes in American surgery, what is a fun fact that most people don’t know about you?
Dr. Heena P. Santry and Dr. Adrian Diaz are interviewed on the JOGS article titled "Re-examining “Never Letting the Sun Rise or Set on a Bowel Obstruction” in the Era of Acute Care Surgery" which was published in JOGS Volume 25, pages 512–522 (2021).
The SSAT webinar titled "Preoperative Therapy for Intrahepatic Cholangiocarcinoma" was presented live as a webinar on May 3, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
The SSAT "Grant Writing Workshop: Surgical Clinical Trials: Potential Pitfalls and Solutions" Webinar was hosted by SSAT Research Committee and was presented live as a webinar on April 29, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
The SSAT "Tips for Virtual Interviewing" Webinar was hosted by SSAT Resident & Fellow Education Committee and was presented live as a webinar on October 21, 2020. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
The SSAT "How to Prepare for the General Surgery Boards" Webinar was hosted by SSAT Resident & Fellow Education Committee and was presented live as a webinar on September 14, 2020. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
The SSAT Clinical Case Management Webinar: Gastric Cancer Updates: EG Junction Cancer and Diffuse Type Gastric Cancer was presented live as a webinar on February 19, 2021. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
The SSAT Clinical Case Management Webinar: Hosted by SSAT International Chapter of Mexico was presented live as a webinar on September 10, 2020. Watch the webinar and view a copy of all the presenters slides at SSAT.com.
The SSAT Research Grant Writing Workshop series was led by members of the SSAT Research Committee and past recipients of the SSAT Career Development Award. You will gain insight into grant writing aimed to help prepare a robust application for an SSAT funded grant, including the SSAT Career Development Award and the SSAT Career Development Award for Clinical / Outcomes / Education Research. This educational offering will help you understand all the necessary tools and will give practical tips for grant writing and preparation, including how to navigate the grant application process within the SSAT. Watch the webinar recording and view a copy of all the presenter's slides at SSAT.com.
The aim of this webinar, held during Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, and cosponsored by SAGES, ASCRS, SSO, SSAT, NAPRC, and the American Cancer Society, is to highlight and promote the optimal surgical care and quality of life for patients with colon and rectal cancer. Topics covered will range from the prevention and detection of colorectal cancer and the challenges with screening and delayed diagnoses during the time of Covid, to the status and optimal performance of colon and rectal cancer surgery, to future directions in the care of colon and rectal cancer patients with advanced technologies. The focus on patient quality of life and the benefits, impediments and options for minimally invasive oncologic colorectal surgery will be highlighted.
To watch the webinar recording go to: https://youtu.be/JNltSMVliAU
JOGS Article Review
Dr. Heather Yeo is interviewed on the JOGS article titled "Colonic Stents as a Bridge to Surgery Compared with Immediate Resection in Patients with Malignant Large Bowel Obstruction in a NY State Database" which was published in JOGS Volume 25, Issue 3, March 2021.
JOGS Article Review
Dr. Jordan M. Winter is interviewed on the JOGS article titled "Is the Use of Intraoperative Frozen Section During Pancreaticoduodenectomy Justified?" which was published in JOGS Volume 25, Issue 3, March 2021.
In this edition of SSAT's Mentor of the Month, Dr. Heather Lillemoe of the SSAT Resident and Fellow Education Committee interviews Dr. Thomas Aloia.
Dr. Aloia is a professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX and the institution’s Chief Quality Officer. He received his medical degree from University of California – Los Angeles Geffen School of Medicine and completed his surgical training at Duke University Medical Center. After residency, he completed two clinical fellowships in surgical oncology at The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center and in liver transplantation and hepatobiliary surgery at the Paul Brousse Hospital in Paris, France. He recently obtained a masters in Healthcare Management from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
He discusses his philosophy on leadership and will provide some advice related to building a practice.
The questions answered in this month's Mentor of the Month Video:
- What are the key skills that allow someone to be an effective leader?
- What is the difference between a leader and a manager?
- Can you discuss the importance of goal-setting as it relates to leadership and success in general?
- Can you discuss the importance of emotional intelligence to leadership?
- Shifting gears to building a practice: what would you say is the most important thing?
- What should someone look for in their first job?
- Particularly evident right now in the difficult times we are experiencing, burnout can take its toll on a practicing surgeon. What are your tips for avoiding burnout?
In this edition of SSAT's Mentor of the Month, Dr. Jessica Zaman of the SSAT Resident and Fellow Education Committee interviews Dr. Steven C Stain.
The questions answered in this month's Mentor of the Month Video:
- Why does diversity in surgery matter?
- In your grand rounds, you discussed the curb cut effect. Can you speak more about that phenomenon and how this applies to diversity?
- What are some challenges in addressing diversity you have faced throughout your career?
- What are some of the current barriers increasing diversity amongst surgical trainees and faculty?
- How do we advocate for our patients who are suffering from adverse consequences due to their race, cultural background, or gender status?
Hosts, Drs. Daniel Nelson and Jessica Zaman, introduce SSAT Soundbites to its listeners.