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The Cutting Edge: An AAST PodcastAuthor: The American Association for the Surgery of Trauma
Dive into the dynamic world of trauma, acute care, and emergency general surgery with 'The Cutting Edge,' a podcast created by surgeons, for surgeons. Brought to you by the American Association for the Surgery of Trauma, join us as we explore interviews with industry experts, dissect cutting-edge technologies, and uncover the human side of life beyond the operating room. Stay ahead of the curve with The Cutting Edge, where every episode equips surgeons with essential knowledge for the modern medical landscape. Language: en-us Genres: Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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AAST President Dr. Kimberly Davis on Career, Leadership, and Knowing When to Say No
Monday, 7 September, 2026
In this episode of the AAST Cutting Edge Podcast, host Dr. Caroline Park and co-moderators Dr. Najiha Farooqi and Dr. Susan Kartiko sit down with AAST President Dr. Kimberly Davis for a candid conversation about navigating an academic surgery career from first year attending to the most seasoned among us. Dr. Davis speaks with the kind of honesty that only comes from 30 years in the field: the clinical creep that derailed her research career early on, the chair interviews she walked away from with relief, and why she believes the happiest professional decision she ever made was choosing not to pursue the next rung on the ladder.The conversation moves through the full arc of a surgical career, touching on time management pitfalls for junior faculty, the difference between a mentor and a sponsor, the role of professional coaching at mid-career, and the urgent workforce sustainability questions facing acute care surgery as a specialty. Dr. Davis also reflects on the future of academic surgical societies, the financial pressures reshaping how they operate, and the growth of Women in Trauma Surgery as a mentorship community. If you are anywhere on the spectrum from early career to thinking about what comes next, this episode has something for you.
