Welcome back to the Surgeon's Journey Podcast!

We are kicking off Season 2 with the second part of the Emotional Intelligence for Surgeons 3-part series!

Mrs. Maureen Chiana joins us to unpack the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) for surgeons. With her expertise, we work through real life cases experienced by healthcare professionals, discover how mastering EQ can help overcome mental barriers, enhance adaptive thinking, and transform the way we navigate high-stakes environments.

Don’t miss this essential conversation on balancing brilliance with humility.

Links: https://www.themindsightacademy.com/courses/emotional-intelligence-for-leadership

Discount Code for an exclusive 30% off the course for podcast listeners: eqcardio30

Credits:

Guest: Mrs Maureen Chiana

Host - Miss Emezie Okorocha

Editor - Haes Chung

Song Bounce - Coma-Media.

Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

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We are back with a brand new, second season of the Surgeon’s Journey: One Heart, Two Lungs, Two Lives.

Season 1 gave you an introduction from the LSOC founders, a lens into the lives of current 1st and 3rd-year resident cardiothoracic surgeons, an insightful introduction to Emotional Intelligence and tackling the God complex in the workplace.

We also kicked off the multi-part series, ‘Is there a future in cardiothoracic surgery?’, featuring prominent surgeons in the field who, in an expert roundtable, give us their answers to this challenging question. Last season, we were joined by 2 inspirational cardiac surgeons - Mr Shipolini and Prof Paul Sergeant.

This new season will bring you bigger and better episodes, so make sure you like, follow and subscribe to keep your finger on the pulse of what Season 2 offers!

Credits:

Host - Miss Emezie Okorocha

Editor - Haes Chung

Song Bounce - Coma-Media.

Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

What a privilege it was to interview Prof Paul Sergeant to discuss My Virtual Surgery (MVS) platform. Stay tuned to listen to the great insights Prof provides about the joys and challenges in training current and future cardiothoracic surgeons.

MVS is a global project that uses seminars/webinars and semi-automated simulation learning platform to implement the science of learning to its users! https://mvs.meplis.com/

Host: Haes Chung/Mwenda Mithika + Emezie Okorocha (intro/outro)

Editor: Haes Chung

Song Bounce - Coma-Media.

Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

We are live at the Basic Surgical Skills in Cardiothoracic Course!

We had the opportunity to hear from the prominent and leading consultant cardiac surgery educators: Mr Alex Shipolini, consultant cardiac surgeon and septal myectomy lead at St Bart’s hospital and our special International guest Professor Paul Sergeant, consultant cardiac surgeon in Belgium, founder of CTS Net, former President of EACTS and the curator of My Virtual Surgery, a global project that uses seminars/webinars and semi-automated simulation learning platform to implement the science of learning to its users!

My virtual Surgery: https://mvs.meplis.com/

Hear their thoughts on the future of cardiac surgery, the role of Interventional cardiology and the impact on training on residents - the cardiac consultants of the future!

Join the conversation online! #futureofcts and #lsocuk

Legend - ECFMG: Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates.

Host: Mwenda Mithika + Emezie Okorocha

Editor: Haes Chung

Song Bounce - Coma-Media.

Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

That’s right! We are live at the Basic Surgical Skills in Cardiothoracics Course! Hear from the delegates and faculty who have joined us today, 28th September 2024 at St Barts Hospital for the course.

In this episode, we walk you through the day and announce the competition winner at the end! The winner gets their very own Castros set to practice all their coronary anastomosis skills in the future! Stay tuned for the whole episode!

As mentioned on the episode - Mr Paul Sergeant, our International guest faculty, the founder of MVS and a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon from Belgium. My Virtual Surgery is a global project that uses seminars/webinars and semi-automated simulation learning platform to implement the science of learning to its users!

My Virtual Surgery: https://mvs.meplis.com/

Credits:

Host - Miss Emezie Okorocha/ Mwenda Mithika

Editor - Hae Seung Chung

Song Bounce - Coma-Media.

Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

In the journey to becoming or being a surgeon, one must continue to learn and improve on their skills. At LSOC, we are here to help- announcing our upcoming course, Basic Surgical Skills in Cardiothoracic Surgery! Join us on the 28th of September at St Bart's Hospital from 8.45am - 5.30pm. Come to improve your skills, network with trainees and consultants including national AND international faculties, and attend a course that looks great on your CV and future national applications!

COMPETITION TIME: We will be running a competition during the course, so make sure you keep an eye and an ear out for our next podcast episode where we will be announcing the winners!

The top prize will be... your very own Castros set to practice your skills at home!

Don't miss out on the competition winner announcement next week, remember this podcast is streamed on Spotify, direct from our website, Apple Music and Amazon Music!

See you on the 28th!

Credits:

Host - Miss Emezie Okorocha

Editor - Haes Chung

Song Bounce - Coma-Media.

Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Fanfare Sound by: https://pixabay.com/sound-effects/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=6185">Pixabay

What exactly is the God-complex, and do all surgeons possess it? More importantly, how do we tame it?

In this episode, we dive deep with Mrs Maureen Chiana as she unpacks the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) for surgeons. Discover how mastering EQ can help overcome mental barriers, enhance adaptive thinking, and transform the way we navigate high-stakes environments. Don’t miss this essential conversation on balancing brilliance with humility.

Links: https://www.themindsightacademy.com/courses/emotional-intelligence-for-leadership

Discount Code for an exclusive 30% off the course for podcast listeners: eqcardio30

Credits:

Guest: Mrs Maureen Chiana

Host - Miss Emezie Okorocha

Editor - Haes Chung

Song Bounce - Coma-Media.

Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

In this episode, we meet the brilliant minds of LSOC - the 3 founders; David, Nikki, and Matt!

They come together to discuss their journey from meeting each other to founding LSOC (London School of Cardiothoracics).

Tune in to hear and explore their insights on medical education and discover their passions and hobbies!

Exam collab - https://examcollab.com/

Check out this website for surgical portfolio and MRCS preparation aids.

Use the code: lsoc for a special discount!

Cast: Matt, David, Nikki, Emezie

Credits:

Host - Miss Emezie Okorocha

Editor - Haes Chung

Song Bounce - Coma-Media.

Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Join Nikki and Ali for an inside look at the joys, challenges, and unforgettable moments of being a cardiothoracic Senior House Officer (SHO). Get ready for stories, insights, and lots of (loud) laughs!

Credits:

Hosts: Miss Emezie Okorocha and Dr Aaron Punnen

Editor - Mwenda Mithika

Song Bounce - Coma-Media.

Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Every story has a beginning... and this episode is not one to miss!

Hear from the cardiothoracic surgeons in their first year of training, the ups and downs, their smiles and frowns, as they describe the start of their career!

Credits:

Host: Dr Emezie Okorocha

Editor - Miss Hae Seung Chung

Song:

Bounce - Coma-Media.

Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay