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This interview focuses on tracking burnout and recovery in surgical trainees. At the 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting, CTSNet JANS Editor Ali Mashadi, a medical student at the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland—Bahrain, spoke with Dr. Lauren Barron, a cardiothoracic surgery Assistant Professor at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Heart Institute, TX, USA, to discuss this important topic.
During their conversation, they explored Dr. Barron’s study on burnout strain and physiological markers of stress in surgical trainees over time, aiming to generate bio-psychological profiles with unique targets for intervention. They reviewed the study’s methods and results, including its patient-centered analysis, severe profiles, and the differences between vulnerable and burnout groups. Additionally, they discussed how to leverage the advantages of learning while mitigating its drawbacks, such as burnout, and what can be done with this data moving forward. They also emphasized the need for a tool that allows individuals to quickly assess their well-being and determine if they are meeting their own expectations.
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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