Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery: An Interview With Gail Darling

In this Giants of Cardiothoracic Surgery interview, Vaibhav Gupta of the University of Toronto in Ontario, Canada, speaks with Gail Darling, Professor of Surgery and the Crest Family Chair in Esophageal Cancer Research at the University of Toronto. Dr Darling shares her path to thoracic surgery, and to esophageal surgery in particular. They discuss her work in esophageal cancer research, her leadership in health policy for thoracic oncology care, and her service as director of thoracic surgery training at her institution. Dr Darling notes that work in both health policy and surgical training are especially rewarding for the opportunity they present to affect the care of many patients.