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The Intentional Surgeon with Sharon L. Stein, MD

Sharon L. Stein, MD

Welcome to The Intentional Surgeon, where we dive deep into the people, institutions, and ideas reshaping the culture of surgery. Hosted by Dr. Sharon Stein, an internationally recognized colorectal surgeon, professor, and change agent, this podcast explores the challenges and opportunities transforming the surgical world. Each episode features inspiring guests who are pioneering new ways to practice surgery, educate future surgeons, and redefine patient care and the surgical workforce. Join Dr

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S02EP22: Beyond Our Surgical Day Job with Dr. Lee Ponsky

The Intentional Surgeon with Sharon L. Stein, MD ·

2025/10/27

In this episode of The Intentional Surgeon Podcast, Dr. Lee Ponsky, Chair of Urology, shares his journey of pushing boundaries within academic medicine, finding purpose beyond traditional roles, and discovering new paths to fulfillment.Dr. Ponsky reflects on his early frustrations with systemic roadblocks in medicine and how his drive for innovation led him to challenge the status quo—most notably by pioneering the use of medical scribes to combat burnout and improve productivity. His data-driven

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S02EP21: Medical Malpractice, Grief, & Growth with...

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2025/10/13

Malpractice litigation is a universal reality in medicine, yet it remains one of the most isolating and difficult experiences a physician will face. We break the silence with Dr. Gita Pensa, an emergency medicine physician, educator, and the creator of the groundbreaking podcast and resource platform, Doctors and Litigation & LEAP.Drawing on her personal 12-year legal saga that involved two jury trials, Dr. Pensa shares a story of trauma, resilience, and transformation. She challenges the

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S02EP20: Integrity & Lasting Change in Surgery with...

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2025/09/29

In this inspiring episode, we welcome Dr. Julie Freischlag—a titan in surgery, education, and academic administration—to reflect on her groundbreaking career and the enduring lessons she's learned about leadership, connection, and resilience. Dr. Freischlag is currently the CEO and Chief Academic Officer at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and the Executive Vice President of Health Affairs at Advocate Health. A pioneering vascular surgeon, she has amassed a legacy of "firsts," including being the

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S02EP19: Physician Workplace Conflict & Injustice...

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2025/09/15

Navigating a career in medicine can be a challenging journey, and sometimes, physicians face injustices and workplace conflicts that are isolating and overwhelming. In this episode of The Intentional Surgeon, we sit down with Dr. Pringl Miller and Dr. Andrea Merrill, the founders of Physicians Just Equity (PJE), to discuss their mission to support physicians and surgeons in the United States who experience workplace conflict.Dr. Miller, a board-certified general surgeon, hospice and palliative care

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S02EP18: The Surgeon Job Search: What To Expect with...

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2025/09/02

Training as a surgeon is intense—almost a decade of education, residency, and fellowship. But for many, the most stressful phase comes next: the job search. In this episode of The Intentional Surgeon, Dr. Madeline Torres shares her journey from the uncertainty and anxiety of looking for her first surgical position to finding clarity, confidence, and mentorship that supported her early career.From identifying your non-negotiables to leveraging mentorship networks, this episode is packed with

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S02EP17: Surgical Ergonomics with Dr. Geeta Lal

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2025/08/18

In this episode of The Intentional Surgeon, Dr. Sharon L. Stein speaks with Dr. Geeta Lal about the importance of surgical ergonomics. They discuss Dr. Lal's personal journey with surgical-related injuries, the cultural shifts needed in the surgical community to prioritize surgeon longevity, and practical tips for improving ergonomics in the operating room. Included in this conversation: The role of surgical ergonomics in surgeon wellness.Why surgical culture often minimizes our own physical

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S02EP16: The Surgeon’s Launch Pad with Dr. Sharon L....

The Intentional Surgeon with Sharon L. Stein, MD ·

2025/08/04

Welcome to The Intentional Surgeon Podcast, where we talk about the people, institutions, and ideas that are transforming the culture of surgery.In this episode, I’m sharing a process I’ve designed to help graduating residents and fellows navigate the job search process with clarity and confidence. As someone who has mentored and coached many surgeons through the transition from training to career, I’ve seen firsthand how little training provides in terms of launching a successful career. I created

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S02EP15: Hope in Surgery with Dr. Edward Barksdale

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2025/07/21

In this episode, Dr. Sharon L. Stein is joined by Dr. Edward Barksdale, a renowned pediatric surgeon and mentor. Together, they explore the powerful concept of hope—how it influences both our personal and professional lives, especially for surgeons.Key Discussion Points:The relationship between vulnerability and resilience in surgery—why hope is not "soft" but an essential discipline that drives our actions, even in tough times.Dr. Barksdale and Dr. Stein discuss that hope is not a wish, but an

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S02EP14: International Medicine with Dr. Sherry M. Wren

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2025/07/07

Welcome back to The Intentional Surgeon, the podcast where we dive into the people, institutions, and ideas that are changing the culture of surgery. In this episode, Dr. Sharon L. Stein is joined by the incredible Dr. Sherry M. Wren, a highly respected surgeon with a career dedicated to international medicine, humanitarian surgery, and global surgery.Key Discussion Points:Dr. Wren’s introduction to international medicine, beginning in 2005, and how her experiences shaped her career.Her impactful

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S02Ep13: Surgeons Are Human Beings Too with Dr. Red...

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2025/06/23

In this deeply moving episode of The Intentional Surgeon, Dr. Sharon Stein welcomes Dr. Melissa Red Hoffman — trauma surgeon, hospice and palliative care director, writer, and former naturopathic doctor — for a conversation about the culture of surgery, vulnerability, and the power of integrated identity in medicine. Dr. Hoffman opens up about her nontraditional path, surviving violent loss, and how her experience in palliative care, trauma surgery, and chronic illness has reshaped her understanding

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S02E12: Local to Global: Spreading What Works in...

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2025/06/09

This week on The Intentional Surgeon, I sit down with Dr. Amy Vertrees for a deeply resonant conversation on pivotal career moments, leadership in medicine, and the power of sharing hard-earned lessons. Dr. Vertrees shares the turning point when she realized the system wasn’t what she expected—and how she moved forward with intention instead of waiting for perfect conditions.From building something meaningful in her own practice to redefining leadership beyond being a "widget" in the system, Dr

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S02E11: Women in Surgery: Still Death by 1001 Cuts...

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2025/05/27

1001 Cuts: Being A Woman Surgeon in 2025This episode is for women and men surgeons. It is important that all of us see the biases that still occur every day in (and out) of the operating room. It is literally 1001 Cuts. Asking for things multiple times, defer from the senior women surgeon to the young man medical student, having the equipment not fit. Needing a male colleague to explain what we are doing or get us what we need. 1001 Cuts.We think that maybe things have changed, but not as much as

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S0210: Honest Reflection with Dr. Mark Soliman

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2025/05/12

In this week’s episode of The Intentional Surgeon, Dr. Mark Soliman, the founder of SurgeOn App, joins the conversation to challenge the myth of surgical perfection. From the harmful culture of “peacocking” to the transformative power of vulnerability, Dr. Soliman advocates for honest reflection over performative excellence. Complications are inevitable, but it’s through embracing imperfection that surgeons truly grow, earn respect, and reshape the profession for the better.Dr. Soliman also

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S0209: Owning Complications: Evolving Culture with...

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2025/04/28

In this week’s episode of The Intentional Surgeon, Drs. Sharon L. Stein and Sunil Geevarghese dive into the emotional aftermath of surgical complications, questioning whether we prioritize learning or healing after a complication. They explore the pressure to present cases at M&M conferences before true recovery can occur, the emotional toll this tradition carries, and the need to rethink how surgical culture supports accountability and growth. Dr. Geevarghese makes a powerful case for evolving

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S02E08: Mentorship in Medicine: A Call to Action with...

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2025/04/14

In this compelling episode of The Intentional Surgeon Podcast, Dr. Neil Hyman, retired colorectal surgeon and author of The Breaking of the Surgeons, joins Dr. Sharon Stein to discuss the emotional and systemic challenges facing today’s healthcare professionals. From the heartbreak of watching young surgeons navigate a performative and unsupportive system, to the growing concern that healthcare is sustained by the unsustainable commitment of doctors and nurses, Neil sheds light on a profession under

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S02E07: The Missing Pillar in Medicine with Dr....

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2025/03/31

In this episode of The Intentional Surgeon, Dr. Sharon L. Stein explores the often-overlooked aspect of professional development in surgical training. While medical school dedicates substantial time to pathology, pathophysiology, and technical skill-building, there is a third, crucial component to a surgeon's growth — the development of a professional identity. Sharon delves into her personal experiences, the challenges of being seen as a leader, and the role of embracing failure as a catalyst for

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S02E06: Slow & Steady: Creating Sustainable Change...

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2025/03/20

The importance of failing better. As surgeons, striving for perfection is ingrained in the profession, but failure presents an opportunity to rethink, adapt, and improve. Failure is an inevitable part of growth—and it happens to all of us.This week on The Intentional Surgeon, host Dr. Sharon L. Stein is joined by Dr. Tania Arora, a surgical oncologist, professor, and Vice Chair of Access and Engagement. Dr. Arora shares her perspective on navigating change, embracing failure, and driving meaningful

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S02E05: Moneyball of Surgery: Using the best of AI...

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2025/03/03

Sometimes, a simple shift in perspective leads to groundbreaking innovation. In this episode of The Intentional Surgeon, Sharon L. Stein welcomes Dr. Daniel A. Hashimoto, a trailblazing surgeon who is reshaping how artificial intelligence is integrated into surgical practice.Dr. Daniel A. Hashimoto is a surgeon and AI expert dedicated to advancing technology in surgical practice. His research focuses on how artificial intelligence can enhance decision-making, reduce complications, and improve

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S02E04: When Your Values Conflict with the Profession...

The Intentional Surgeon with Sharon L. Stein, MD ·

2025/02/17

In this episode of The Intentional Surgeon, we are going to talk about what happens when your values conflict with the profession of medicine. We are going to talk about how we, as surgeons, became indoctrinated into the profession of medicine. How we were rewarded for our service and the price we paid to belong. And we are going to talk about why, when we begin to feel that our values might conflict with the system, it is so difficult to call that out. So many of us have had a patient who needed

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S02E03: Measuring What Matters with Dr. Carla Pugh

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2025/02/03

In this enlightening episode of The Intentional Surgeon Podcast, we welcome Dr. Carla Pugh.Dr. Pugh's research in technology-driven training has made it clear that we are not measuring what matters most... we are not measuring the outcomes of surgery that matter. Why? Because we don't have the ability to do so safely. "No one wants a bronze medalist surgeon - we all want the gold medal surgeon. So what ability does a surgeon have to improve if they are not the best." Until we bravely move forward

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