SAGES Stories

Nov 05 2024 29 ep. 54 mins 6
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You can't get more up close and personal than SAGES new monthly podcast SAGES Stories. Each month, co-hosts Dr. Shirin Towfigh and Dr. Kevin El-Hayek share their interviews with SAGES leaders and influencers whose contributions have impacted the society. Listeners can look forward to episodes that feature a diverse group of SAGES members talking about a wide range of professional and personal topics.

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SAGES Stories Ep. 27 – Past Presidents

Nov 05 2024 68 mins  
n this episode, Drs. Kevin El-Hayek and new co-host Dr. Jenny Shao talk to Past SAGES Presidents Drs. Hoarcio Asbun, Liane Feldman, John Mellinger, and Pat Sylla all about SAGES, their respective paths to the presidency and the impact of the Society on surgery.

SAGES Stories Ep. 26 – Jenny Shao, MD

Oct 02 2024 54 mins  
In episode 26, we experience something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Let's see if you can figure out to who/what each of the above applies!

SAGES Stories Ep. 25 – Christopher DuCoin, MD

Aug 19 2024 60 mins  
In episode 25, we talk to researcher and dad extraordinaire, Chris DuCoin, MD and get his thoughts on surgeon scientists, SAGES Research efforts, and our intrepid hosts show us the worst possible way to get a grant accepted.

SAGES Stories Ep. 23 – Carla Pugh, MD, PhD

Jun 24 2024 76 mins  
In episode 23 of the SAGES Stories Podcast, Carla Pugh, MD, PhD, discusses pattern-recognition, grants, research, and surgery. Links included are for the SAGES 2024 Annual Meeting Recordings, the SAGES SINC Investment Fund, and SAGES Ingenuity.

SAGES Stories Ep. 24 – The SINC Episode

May 08 2024 30 mins  
In episode 24 we talk to Drs. Pryor, Schwaitzberg, and Schlachta about the SAGES Investment Network and SAGES Ingenuity.

SAGES Stories Episode 22 – Christopher Schlachta, MD

Mar 27 2024 61 mins  
In episode 22 we talk to Dr. Schlachta about innovation in surgery, getting involved in laparoscopy, the SAGES Investment Network and SAGES Ingenuity.

SAGES Stories Episode 21 – Dana Telem, MD

Feb 19 2024 66 mins  
In episode 21 we talk to Dr. Telem about Fall weather, evolutionary biology as a gateway to surgery, developing skin by being from Philadelphia, and creating an academic surgical career for oneself.

SAGES Stories Episode 20 – Steve Schwaitzberg, MD

Nov 30 2023 65 mins  
In episode 20 we talk to Dr. Schwaitzberg about socks, bingo, innovation, bad strategies for applying to med school, Club Med(?), plus current investment and innovation opportunities.

SAGES Stories Episode 19 – KMarie King, MD

Sep 26 2023 73 mins  
In episode 19 we talk to Dr. King about learning to lead, the Glass Cliff, The Wallflowers (for some reason), belonging, advocacy, and implementing technology and more!

SAGES Stories Episode 18 – Ross F. Goldberg, MD

Jul 31 2023 55 mins  
In episode 18 we talk to Dr. Goldberg about his early years as a stage thespian, later years as a surgeon, Cleveland (of course), and much more.