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The Journey to Better
Dr. Bill Lombardi has been one of the highest-volume complex PCI and chronic total occlusion (CTO) operators in the world for over a decade. He's always striving to improve his skills and methods to perform safer and more efficient procedures. It's a journey to better that extends beyond technical and into mental and emotional health. Bill will discuss topics, ideas, and examples with special guests and live audience questions to navigate his journey to better.
The Journey to Better
Dr. Jesse Kane - Courage to Evolve
Dr. Jesse Kane shares his journey from interventional cardiology fellow to attending physician at the University of Vermont, exploring how his diverse training experiences shaped his approach to medicine and patient care.
• Moving between different institutions exposes physicians to varying approaches and helps identify best practices
• Redefining success means focusing on helping patients and being a good teacher rather than case volumes or technical metrics
• Physical manifestations of stress during complex procedures can include tension headaches and pain
• Building a supportive community of colleagues is essential for managing the psychological challenges of high-risk interventions
• Creating clear boundaries between work and home life becomes increasingly important, especially when starting a family
• Cultivating a team-oriented culture in medicine promotes innovation and growth
• Simple strategies like keeping your phone out of reach at home can improve presence with loved ones
• Medicine needs to preserve space for innovation and pushing boundaries, even when success isn't guaranteed
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