BOSS Business of Surgery Series

BOSS Business of Surgery Series

Hosted by: Amy Vertrees, MD

Welcome to BOSS Business of Surgery Series! This program was specifically designed to help surgeons learn concepts not taught in residency but necessary for a successful surgery career. We were not told that...

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Ep 214 Math not drama replay

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Ep. 213 When your job isn't taking you seriously with Dr. Sujata Gill

Episode Description How do you know when it’s time to leave a job—and how do you trust yourself enough to do it? In this episode of the BOSS Business of Surgery Series, host Dr. Amy Vertrees sits down with longtime...
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Ep 212 In Pursuit: Fulfillment Beyond Achievement with Jessica Smarro

Episode Description What if the next goal isn’t the answer? In this episode of the BOSS Business of Surgery Series, host Dr. Amy Vertrees speaks with Jessica Smarro, licensed therapist, certified life coach, and...
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Ep 211 Thriving in retirement (and other transitions) with Elizabeth Parsons

Episode Description What happens when the career that once defined you no longer fits—or ends entirely? In this episode of the BOSS Business of Surgery Series, host Dr. Amy Vertrees sits down with Elizabeth Parsons,...
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Ep 210 Ownership, burnout and belonging with Dr. Matthew Hueman

Episode Description What if the peak of your career isn’t when you’re most celebrated—but when you no longer need to be? In this powerful and deeply reflective episode of the BOSS Business of Surgery Series, Dr. Amy...
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Ep 209 The economics of rural surgery with Dr. Randy Lehman

The Real Economics of Rural Surgery with Dr. Randy Lehman In this episode of the BOSS Business of Surgery Series, host Dr. Amy Vertrees sits down with rural surgeon Dr. Randy Lehman for a wide-ranging conversation...
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Ep 208 How other people can expand your emotional capacity

Summary This episode of the Boss Business of Surgery Series (episode 208) continues the discussion on expanding emotional capacity, specifically focusing on how other people can help surgeons expand their emotional...
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Ep 207 Emotional capacity is the key to success (or downfall) of your surgery career

In this episode, Dr. Amy Vertrees—general surgeon, coach, and founder of the Boss Surgeons coaching community—dives into one of the most overlooked competencies in surgical training: emotional capacity. Surgeons are...
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Ep 206 You Can’t Operate Your Way Out of Burnout

🔍 Episode Summary In this episode, Dr. Amy Vertrees explores one of the most pervasive and dangerous habits in surgery: overworking. Surgeons are trained for excellence and rewarded for endurance, but this mindset can...
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Ep. 205 Moral Courage in Medicine with Dr. Jessica Bunin

Moral Courage in Medicine — Leading with Integrity at Every Level Guest: Dr. Jessica Bunin Host: Dr. Amy Vertrees, The BOSS Business of Surgery Series Podcast 💡 Episode Summary In this episode, host Dr. Amy Vertrees...
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Ep. 204 [MVP] When the wrong job is hurting you with Dr. Sara Rasmussen

Summary This podcast episode from the Boss Surgery Series features Dr. Amy Vertries interviewing Dr. Sarah Rasmussen, a pediatric transplant surgeon, about her experience of being in the wrong job and navigating a...
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Ep 203 [MVP] Leaving a toxic job with Dr. Jennifer Whittington

Summary This episode of the Boss podcast features Dr. Jennifer Whittington sharing her experience with toxic work environments and how she navigated leaving such situations. The host, Dr. Amy Vertries, introduces the...
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