The importance of failing better. As surgeons, striving for perfection is ingrained in the profession, but failure presents an opportunity to rethink, adapt, and improve. Failure is an inevitable part of growth—and it happens to all of us.

This week on The Intentional Surgeon, host Dr. Sharon L. Stein is joined by Dr. Tania Arora, a surgical oncologist, professor, and Vice Chair of Access and Engagement. Dr. Arora shares her perspective on navigating change, embracing failure, and driving meaningful transformation in medicine.

Dr. Arora reflects on her experiences as a leader in academic medicine and the evolving language used to discuss equity and inclusion. Rather than viewing changes in terminology as setbacks, she sees them as opportunities to reconsider how we communicate and focus on the real impact behind the words. She encoura ...