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This interview centers around improving and evaluating surgical programs. At the 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting, CTSNet Senior Editor—Congenital, Dr. Sameh Said, Chief of the Division of Pediatric and Adult Congenital Cardiac Surgery at Maria Fareri Children’s Hospital in Valhalla, NY, USA, engaged in a scholarly discussion with Dr. Christopher Caldarone, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine, TX, USA, and Founder and Consultant of Heart Center Consulting, LLC, about this important topic.
They discuss team optimization, criteria for high-performing teams, including workplace culture and understanding what motivates individuals in the workplace. The conversation also explores task conflict, how to resolve conflict, and the importance of fostering trust to improve communication. Furthermore, they cover topics such as empowered execution and micromanagement. Additionally, Dr. Caldarone addresses the challenges of improving surgical programs and working with leadership.
At the 106th American Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting, surgeons gathered from around the word to discuss essential topics in cardiothoracic surgery. Interviews with leading surgeons addressing these critical issues were captured, and more interviews from the meeting will be available in the coming weeks.
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