Cardiothoracic Surgery - Sharon Beth Larson, DO Behind the Retractor

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Want to teach and operate while pushing the boundaries of science?

Host AJ Chowdhury sits down with Dr. Sharon Beth Larson, DO, a cardiothoracic surgeon at the University of Iowa, and the first female cardiothoracic surgeon in the state, to learn more about her work and how residency programs choose who to join their ranks.

Timestamps:

1:49 Are virtual Interviews here to stay?

13:28 Why did Dr. Larson become a surgeon?

16:29 Choosing a career in academic medicine

18:25 Balancing academics, research, and operation

19:57 Research in residency

21:25 Typical week for a cardiothoracic surgeon

23:53 Work-life balance

26:39 Being a female surgeon

31:09 Self-care as a surgeon

34:24 Favorite case?

37:25 Words of wisdom

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