Mike Stoner - transforming vascular surgery, learning golf and developing a just culture

Mike Stoner is the Chief of Vascular Surgery at the University of Rochester Medical Center in upstate New York. Born in Syracuse, he did his College and medical school training in Buffalo before residency and a vascular Fellowship landed him in East Carolina for his first Faculty job. He soon discovered that this was the perfect clinical laboratory for the development of atherosclerotic disease, and led to a period of academic productivity that he was not expecting. Eight years later, he returned to the northeast and joined the University of Rochester where he has been ever since. In a wide ranging discussion today, he describes how vascular surgery has become transformed during his career from major operations and amputations to navigating the vascular system with wires, balloons, and probes as well as functioning as the delivery mechanism for a range of targeted therapeutic molecules. Throughout his time and Rochester, he has dedicated much time to developing a culture that supports the success of colleagues at all levels. This is something that has become his main ambition in recent years. Like many before him, the pandemic resulted in him exploring new hobbies. In this case, Mike and his wife became golfing novices and before long became huge enthusiasts - despite the early recognition that the game would likely always win. Please don't forget to subscribe to the channel. It really matters. I would love to hear your comments as well. You prefer to watch rather than listen then do not forget that this interview is available on the dedicated @YouTube channel #vascularhealth #vascularsurgeon #Rochester #culture #culturetransformation #leadership #research #golf #hobbies