The Surgeon's Journey: One Heart, Two Lungs, Two Lives

Today on the podcast, we shine the spotlight on a true titan in the world of heart surgery — Mr. Adrian Levine. With over two decades of experience as a leading cardiothoracic consultant surgeon, Mr. Levine has pushed the boundaries of excellence both in the UK and Australia. His surgical precision and clinical insight are second to none. But he’s not just a top-tier surgeon — he's a visionary edu...

This September, we return with none other than the legendary Mr Adrian Levine , one of the greatest names in cardiac surgery, with experience spanning over 2 decades . His skill and expertise is to be rivalled with his practice in both the UK and Australia. A prominent leader both locally and internationally, Mr Levine is a consultant who values training highly. He co-pioneered and is the managing...

Scalpels. Scrub rooms. Sleepless nights. What does it take to step into one of the most demanding roles in medicine? In this episode, we explore the path to becoming a cardiothoracic registrar—where precision, pressure, and personal growth go hand in hand. We talk panic moments, pivotal mentors, and the heart-stopping reality behind the glamour of high-stakes surgeryWe’ll talk about the learning c...

Welcome back to our 3rd episode in our Emotional Intelligence for Surgeons series! We are joined by Mrs Maureen Chiana as she unpacks the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) for surgeons. Working through real life cases experienced by healthcare professionals, discover how mastering EQ can help overcome mental barriers, enhance adaptive thinking, and transform the way we navigate high-stakes envi...

Welcome back to the Surgeon's Journey Podcast! We are kicking off Season 2 with the second part of the Emotional Intelligence for Surgeons 3-part series! Mrs. Maureen Chiana joins us to unpack the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) for surgeons. With her expertise, we work through real life cases experienced by healthcare professionals, discover how mastering EQ can help overcome mental barr...

We are back with a brand new, second season of the Surgeon’s Journey: One Heart, Two Lungs, Two Lives. Season 1 gave you an introduction from the LSOC founders, a lens into the lives of current 1st and 3rd-year resident cardiothoracic surgeons, an insightful introduction to Emotional Intelligence and tackling the God complex in the workplace. We also kicked off the multi-part series, ‘Is there a f...

What a privilege it was to interview Prof Paul Sergeant to discuss My Virtual Surgery (MVS) platform. Stay tuned to listen to the great insights Prof provides about the joys and challenges in training current and future cardiothoracic surgeons. Prof Sergeant is a consultant cardiac surgeon based in Belgium, founder of CTS Net, former President of EACTS our special International guest at the Basic...

We are live at the Basic Surgical Skills in Cardiothoracic Course! We had the opportunity to hear from the prominent and leading consultant cardiac surgery educators: Mr Alex Shipolini, consultant cardiac surgeon and septal myectomy lead at St Bart’s hospital and our special International guest Professor Paul Sergeant, consultant cardiac surgeon in Belgium, founder of CTS Net, former President of...

That’s right! We are live at the Basic Surgical Skills in Cardiothoracics Course! Hear from the delegates and faculty who have joined us today, 28th September 2024 at St Barts Hospital for the course. In this episode, we walk you through the day and announce the competition winner at the end! The winner gets their very own Castros set to practice all their coronary anastomosis skills in the future...

In the journey to becoming or being a surgeon, one must continue to learn and improve on their skills. At LSOC, we are here to help- announcing our upcoming course, Basic Surgical Skills in Cardiothoracic Surgery! Join us on the 28th of September at St Bart's Hospital from 8.45am - 5.30pm. Come to improve your skills, network with trainees and consultants including national AND international facul...

What exactly is the God-complex, and do all surgeons possess it? More importantly, how do we tame it? In this episode, we dive deep with Mrs Maureen Chiana as she unpacks the power of emotional intelligence (EQ) for surgeons. Discover how mastering EQ can help overcome mental barriers, enhance adaptive thinking, and transform the way we navigate high-stakes environments. Don’t miss this essential...

In this episode, we meet the brilliant minds of LSOC - the 3 founders; David, Nikki, and Matt! They come together to discuss their journey from meeting each other to founding LSOC (London School of Cardiothoracics). Tune in to hear and explore their insights on medical education and discover their passions and hobbies! Exam collab - https://examcollab.com/ Check out this website for surgical portf...

Join Nikki and Ali for an inside look at the joys, challenges, and unforgettable moments of being a cardiothoracic Senior House Officer (SHO). Get ready for stories, insights, and lots of (loud) laughs! Credits: Hosts: Miss Emezie Okorocha and Dr Aaron Punnen Editor - Mwenda Mithika Song Bounce - Coma-Media. Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Every story has a beginning... and this episode is not one to miss! Hear from the cardiothoracic surgeons in their first year of training, the ups and downs, their smiles and frowns, as they describe the start of their career! Credits: Host: Dr Emezie Okorocha Editor - Miss Hae Seung Chung Song: Bounce - Coma-Media. Music by Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Say hello to the LSOC Team! In this episode, we hear from Nikki, David, Abiah and Emezie as they share stories of their humble beginnings with LSOC. Stay tuned to hear why they decided to put the scalpel down and pick the microphone up for this incredible podcast - The Surgeons' Journey: One Heart, Two Lungs, Two Lives. Credits: Host: Dr Emezie Okorocha Editor - Miss Hae Seung Chung Song: Boun...