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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. Stein on this thought-provoking journey to discover how innovation is driving change and improving the future of surgery.
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S03E09: Stop Saying Yes to Everything with Dr. Sharon L. Stein
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May 27, 2026 |
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S03E08: Organizational Psychology of Surgery with Dr. Katrina Monton
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May 11, 2026 |
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S03E07: The Missing Pillar in Surgical Training with Dr. Sharon L. Stein
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Apr 30, 2026 |
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S03E06: Lessons in Leadership with Dr. Daniel Eiferman
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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S03EP05: Wellness in Surgery with Dr. Mary Brandt
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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S03EP04: Rethinking Traditional Organization with Dr. Vikram Kashyap
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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S03EP03: Physicians in Politics with Dr. Bryan & Dr. Jana Hambley
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Feb 17, 2026 |
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S03EP02: Gender, Economics, & the Future of Surgical Equity with Dr. Tanaz Ferzandi
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Feb 02, 2026 |
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S03EP01: How Ego Hurts & Helps Us As Surgeons with Dr. Sharon L. Stein
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Jan 20, 2026 |
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S02EP26: End-of-Year Reflection, Identity & The Power of Creation with Dr. Mel Thacker
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Dec 22, 2025 |
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S02EP25: Surgery with Soul: Finding Purpose & Fighting Stigma with Dr. Monique Hassan
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Dec 08, 2025 |
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S02EP24: Discrimination, Bullying, and Harassment with Dr. Lisa Cannada
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Nov 24, 2025 |
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S02EP23: Trauma, Policy, and the Path to Healing with Dr. Brian Williams
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Nov 10, 2025 |
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S02EP22: Beyond Our Surgical Day Job with Dr. Lee Ponsky
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Oct 27, 2025 |
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S02EP21: Medical Malpractice, Grief, & Growth with Dr. Gita Pensa
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Oct 13, 2025 |
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S02EP20: Integrity & Lasting Change in Surgery with Dr. Julie Freischlag
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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S02EP19: Physician Workplace Conflict & Injustice with Dr. Pringl Miller & Dr. Andrea L. Merrill
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Sep 15, 2025 |
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S02EP18: The Surgeon Job Search: What To Expect with Dr. Madeline B. Torres
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Sep 02, 2025 |
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S02EP17: Surgical Ergonomics with Dr. Geeta Lal
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Aug 18, 2025 |
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S02EP16: The Surgeon’s Launch Pad with Dr. Sharon L. Stein
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Aug 04, 2025 |
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S02EP15: Hope in Surgery with Dr. Edward Barksdale
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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S02EP14: International Medicine with Dr. Sherry M. Wren
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Jul 07, 2025 |
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S02E13: Surgeons Are Human Beings Too with Dr. Red Hoffman
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Jun 23, 2025 |
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S02E12: Local to Global: Spreading What Works in Surgical Culture with Dr. Amy Vertrees
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Jun 09, 2025 |
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S02E11: Women in Surgery: Still Death by 1001 Cuts with Dr. Sarah Tempkin
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May 27, 2025 |
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S0210: Honest Reflection with Dr. Mark Soliman
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May 12, 2025 |
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S0209: Owning Complications: Evolving Culture with Dr. Sunil Geevarghese
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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S02E08: Mentorship in Medicine: A Call to Action with Dr. Neil Hyman
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Apr 14, 2025 |
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S02E07: The Missing Pillar in Medicine with Dr. Sharon L. Stein
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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S02E06: Slow & Steady: Creating Sustainable Change with Dr. Tania K. Arora
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Mar 20, 2025 |
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S02E05: Moneyball of Surgery: Using the best of AI to Improve Care with Dr. Daniel A. Hashimoto
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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S02E04: When Your Values Conflict with the Profession with Dr. Sharon L. Stein
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Feb 17, 2025 |
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S02E03: Measuring What Matters with Dr. Carla Pugh
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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S02E02: Special Like Everyone Else with Dr. Sharona Ross
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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S02E01: Planetary Health with Dr. Husein Moloo
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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S01E18: Setting Intentions for 2025
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Dec 20, 2024 |
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S01E17: Supporting Our Colleagues Through Complications (Part 2) with Dr. Jo Shapiro
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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S01E16: Supporting Our Colleagues Through Complications (Part 1) with Dr. Jo Shapiro
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Nov 25, 2024 |
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S01E15: Believing in Yourself and Your Skills Dr. Bethany Malone
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Nov 11, 2024 |
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S01E14: Creating Bridges in Surgery with Dr. Steven Wexner
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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S01E13: How the Vision for the American Board of Surgery May Be Changing the Culture of Surgery with Dr. Jo Buyske
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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S01E12: When Your Passion Doesn’t Fit into a Box with Dr. Rachel Pope
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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S01E11: How Curiosity and Empathy Led to Career Transition with Dr. Angela Ingraham
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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S01E10: “Surgeon” is What You Do, Not Who You Are with Dr. Jennifer Tseng
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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S01E09: How the Operating Room Fails to Prepare Surgeons for Leadership with Janet (Dombrowski) Pinkerton
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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S01E08: The Intersection of Mindfulness and Leadership with Dr. Sharmila Dissanaike
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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S01E07: Redefining My Life as a Surgeon with Dr. Shannon Marie Foster
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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S01E06: Walking Towards Change with Dr. Paula Ferrada
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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S01E05: Creating An Office Family with Dr. Erin King-Mullins
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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S01E04: Clearing the Path for Future Surgeons with Dr. Amalia Cochran
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Jun 10, 2024 |
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S01E03: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Surgery Dr. Nancy L. Gantt
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May 28, 2024 |
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S01E02: Effectiveness, Safety, and Satisfaction with Dr. Thomas Varghese Jr.
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May 14, 2024 |
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S01E01: The Intentional Surgeon with Sharon Stein, MD
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Apr 29, 2024 |