How to Build Your Academic Career
Four esteemed cardiothoracic surgeons and mentors discuss how they were influenced, important things to look for and consider, the value of having good mentors, and more. Leah M. Backhus, MD - Stanford University Richard L. Prager, MD - Michigan Medicine Douglas J. Mathisen, MD - Massachusetts General Hospital G. Alexander Patterson, MD - Washington University

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Building an Academic Career

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UW DOVS Residency & Clinical Fellow Graduation | 6/26/2026

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What's On the Horizon for Mechanical Circulatory Support

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Last Lecture: Kristen Eichensehr on ‘why law and lawyers matter in a world of rampant law breaking’

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Building your academic career lecture. Part 1: academic career paths

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The paths to power: How to grow your influence and advance your career | Jeffrey Pfeffer (Stanford)

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i’m a doctor. do not go to medical school (if this is you)

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How to give the perfect pitch - with TedX speech coach David Beckett - Young Creators Summit 2016

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Unlearn Negative Thoughts & Behaviors Patterns | Dr. Alok Kanojia (Healthy Gamer)

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The Leadership Skills We’ll Need Most When Everything Is Changing: Me2We 2026

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3 Deans of Admissions Explain How to Get into Med School

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Most Leaders Don't Even Know the Game They're In | Simon Sinek

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Mitral Valve Repair vs Replacement Indications and Problem Management

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Harvard Professor Explains The Rules of Writing — Steven Pinker

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12 traits emotionally intelligent people share (You can learn them) | Daniel Goleman for Big Think+

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Designing a Customer-Centric Business Model

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Improve Energy & Longevity by Optimizing Mitochondria | Dr. Martin Picard

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The Brutal Reality of Starting an Academic Career and How to Survive It

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Think Fast, Talk Smart: Communication Techniques

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