Episode notes
In this week’s episode of The Intentional Surgeon, Drs. Sharon L. Stein and Sunil Geevarghese dive into the emotional aftermath of surgical complications, questioning whether we prioritize learning or healing after a complication. They explore the pressure to present cases at M&M conferences before true recovery can occur, the emotional toll this tradition carries, and the need to rethink how surgical culture supports accountability and growth. Dr. Geevarghese makes a powerful case for evolving M&M structures by amplifying diverse voices and honoring surgical traditions without being trapped by them.
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surgeonsurgeonssurgerysurgery podcastSurgeon SupportPodcastSharon L. Stein, MDSurgery CultureM&Mmorbidity and mortalitymorbidity mortalitymorbidity and mortality conferenceDr. Sunil GeevargheseSunil GeevargheseVanderbilt University School of Medicine