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Voices of Otolaryngology: The Surgeon-Scientist Model and the Future of Precision Cancer Care

In this episode of Voices of Otolaryngology, Maie St. John, MD, PhD, the Thomas A. Calcaterra, MD Endowed Chair at UCLA’s Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, shares her extraordinary journey from a pivotal childhood moment in Egypt to becoming a world-renowned surgeon-scientist. Learn how she developed innovative intraoperative cancer detection systems and polymer delivery technologies that are transforming precision surgery. Discover her strategies for successful grant writing, building multidisciplinary cancer care teams, and leading UCLA’s otolaryngology department to its historic #1 national ranking. She reveals insights on the surgeon-scientist model, saying “yes” to opportunities, and her philosophy of “transformational translational impact for patients.” The conversation with Rahul K. Shah, MD, MBA, AAO-HNS/F Executive Vice President and CEO, explores her vision for AI-driven personalized medicine and offers invaluable guidance for trainees and faculty pursuing research careers while maintaining clinical excellence.

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