S03E07: The Missing Pillar in Surgical Training with Dr. Sharon L. Stein

The Intentional Surgeon with Sharon L. Stein, MD · Apr 30, 2026 · 18m

In our surgical training, we are masters of the clinical and the technical. We know the anatomy, the indications, and the surgical techniques. But there is a missing pillar in our education — one that often accounts for 70% of the problems residency directors and surgical chairs face.

In this episode, Dr. Sharon Stein dives into the "Soft Skills" of surgery: communication, negotiation, emotional intelligence, and team building. Often dismissed or ignored, these skills are actually the bedrock of effective leadership, whether you are leading a committee or simply leading a patient through a…