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Formal Teaching Experience- Garrett L. Walsh, M.D.


Local presentations:

  1. Pulmonary Anatomy and Embryology, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, January 04, 1991.
  2. Pulmonary Physiology, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, January 11, 1991.
  3. Radiologic and Imaging Studies of the Chest, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, January 25, 1991.
  4. Assessment of the Thoracic Surgical Patient, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, February 08, 1991.
  5. Operative Procedures, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, February 22, 1991.
  6. Thoracic Trauma and Chest Wall Tumors, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, March 08, 1991.
  7. Diseases of the Pleura, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, March 22, 1991.
  8. Pulmonary and Esophageal Resections, Critical Care Nursing Program, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, April 08, 1991.
  9. Tracheal Anatomy and Tumors, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, April 12, 1991.
  10. Infectious Diseases of the Lungs, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, April 26, 1991.
  11. Esophageal Motility Disorders, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 10, 1991.
  12. The Mediastinum, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 24, 1991.
  13. Pulmonary Transplantation, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, July 19, 1991.
  14. Cardiac Transplantation, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, July 26, 1991.
  15. Cardiac Hemodynamic Calculations, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, August 16, 1991.
  16. The Intraaortic Balloon: Indications and Use, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, August 23, 1991.
  17. Vascular Rings and Slings, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, September 13, 1991.
  18. Tetralogy of Fallot, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, September 20, 1991.
  19. Ventricular Septal Defects, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, October 04, 1991.
  20. Pulmonary and Esophageal Resections, Critical Care Nursing Program, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, October 29, 1991.
  21. Medical Care as a Reflection of Societal Ideologies, Visiting Professor, University of Houston, School of Pharmacology, Houston, Texas, Medicine and Literature Course, October 30, 1991.
  22. Patent Ductus Arteriosus, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, November 08, 1991.
  23. Pulmonary Function Testing and Mechanics, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, January 09, 1992.
  24. Pulmonary Bacterial Infections, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, Lecturer, February 07, 1992.
  25. Pulmonary Fungal Infections, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, February 21, 1992.
  26. Pulmonary Tuberculosis, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, February 28, 1992.
  27. Staging of Lung Cancer, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, March 13, 1992.
  28. Benign and Malignant Esophageal Disease, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, April 10, 1992.
  29. Esophageal Disease in Children, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, April 24, 1992.
  30. Laser-assisted Endoscopy, Texas Medical Center G.I. Research Forum, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, April 26, 1992.
  31. Esophageal Rings, Webs and Diverticula, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 08, 1992.
  32. Mediastinal Nodes I Have Known, Thoracic Medicine Pathology Conference, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 13, 1992.
  33. Lung Anatomy and Physiology, Surgical Pathophysiology Conference, Department of Surgery, The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, Texas, May 20, 1992.
  34. Esophageal Manometry, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 22, 1992.
  35. Pulmonary and Esophageal Resections, Division of Nursing, Critical Care Entry Level Course, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, June 16, 1992.
  36. Introduction to Thoracoscopy and Interesting Thoracic Case Presentations, Thoracic Surgical Nursing Staff, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, July 16, 1992.
  37. Vascular Surgical Techniques, Operating Room Nursing Staff, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, October 23, 1992.
  38. Thoracoscopic Pulmonary Resections: Minimally Invasive Surgery in Oncology, Surgery Symposium, Division of Surgery, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, December 05, 1992.
  39. Complex, Thoracic and Cardiovascular Cases: Why a Step Down Unit is Essential, Thoracic Nursing Staff, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, June 22, 1993.
  40. The Postoperative Critical Care Management of Patients Following Pneumonectomy, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, June 25, 1993.
  41. Intensive Care Unit Management of the Thoracic Patient, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, August 06, 1993.
  42. Swan Ganz Catheters and Calculations of Cardiac Output, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, August 13, 1993.
  43. Surgical Pitfalls in the Management of a Patient With Mesothelioma, Department of Thoracic Medical Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, August 13, 1993.
  44. Pulmonary Anatomy, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, August 27, 1993.
  45. Vanishing Lung Tumors: An Intraoperative Decision Making Challenge, Department of Thoracic, Head and Neck Medical Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, September 01, 1993.
  46. Esophageal Carcinoma: Surgical Management and Nutritional Requirements, Department of Nutrition and Food Services, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, September 07, 1993.
  47. Carcinoma of the Lung and Staging, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, September 24, 1993.
  48. Palliation of Obstructing Lesions, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, November 05, 1993.
  49. Chest Wall Tumors and Reconstruction, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, March 11, 1994.
  50. General Surgery Mock Oral Board Review, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, April 15, 1994.
  51. General Surgery Mock Oral Board Review, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, April 29, 1994.
  52. Mediastinal Anatomy, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 06, 1994.
  53. Thymic Tumors and Anatomy, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 13, 1994.
  54. Myasthenia Gravis, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 20, 1994.
  55. Acute Aortic Dissection, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, June 03, 1994.
  56. Chronic Aortic Dissection, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, June 10, 1994.
  57. Thoracoabdominal Aneurysms, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, July 22, 1994.
  58. Lung - Miscellaneous Tumors, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, September 16, 1994.
  59. Cardiac Mechanical Assist Devices, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, October 21, 1994.
  60. Pneumo/Hemo/Chylothorax, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, February 03, 1995.
  61. General Surgery Mock Oral Board Review, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, February 04, 1995.
  62. Preoperative Assessment and the Intensive Care Management of Thoracic Surgical Patients, Critical Care Nursing Program, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, February 14, 1995.
  63. Mesothelioma, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, March 10, 1995.
  64. Ductus Arteriosus, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, March 24, 1995.
  65. Mock Oral Exams, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, March 31, 1995.
  66. Bronchoplastic Pulmonary Resections: Indications and Techniques, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, April 07, 1995.
  67. Interesting Thoracic Case Presentations, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, April 07, 1995.
  68. Intraoperative Management and Postoperative Care of Complex Thoracic Patients, Intensive Care Unit Nursing Conference, Division of Nursing, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 10, 1995.
  69. Management of Difficult Post-op Problems - Esophagus, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 12, 1995.
  70. If the Gut Works, Use It. The Enteral Approach to Nutrition Support, Supportive Care Forum, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, June 21, 1995.
  71. Complications of Chest Surgery, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, June 23, 1995.
  72. Thoracic Surgery Mock Oral Exams, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, June 30, 1995.
  73. Complications Following Pulmonary Resection, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Basic Science Lecture Series, Houston, Texas, July 29, 1995.
  74. Complications in Thoracic Surgery, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, October 03, 1995.
  75. Chest Tube Management, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, January 12, 1996.
  76. Thoracic Procedures: What a PACU Nurse Needs to Know, Division of Nursing, PACU Nursing Staff, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, January 17, 1996.
  77. General Surgery Mock Oral Board Review, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, February 03, 1996.
  78. The Ethical Research Environment, Office of Education, Research and Clinical Ethics Course, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, March 04, 1996.
  79. Thoracic Interesting Case Presentation, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, March 15, 1996.
  80. Primary and Metastatic Lung Tumors, Department of Surgical Oncology, Fellows Conference, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 13, 1996.
  81. Palliative Procedures in Thoracic Surgery; Indications and Techniques, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, June 14, 1996.
  82. Sputum Atypia/Malignancy in Fluorescence Bronchoscopy, Department of Thoracic/Head and Neck Medical Oncology, Research Seminar, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, August 07, 1996.
  83. Lung Cancer II, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Thoracic Basic Science Lecture Series, Houston, Texas, August 10, 1996.
  84. Esophageal Cancer: Epidemiology, Anatomy and Surgical Options, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Basic Science Lecture Series, Houston, Texas, October 12, 1996.
  85. Everything You Wanted to Know About Chest Surgery But Were Afraid to Ask, Department of Patient Advocacy, The Volunteer Patient Advocate Program, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, November 14, 1996.
  86. Clinical Cases in Thoracic Surgery, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, February 11, 1997.
  87. Benign Esophageal Disorders, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Thoracic Basic Science Lecture Series, Houston, Texas, February 15, 1997.
  88. Medical Futility, Clinical Ethics Fellows Course, Clinical Ethics, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, March 24, 1997.
  89. Surgical Approaches to the Mediastinum, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Thoracic Basic Science Lecture Series, Houston, Texas, April 05, 1997.
  90. Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Chest Tubes but Were Afraid to Ask, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 06, 1997.
  91. The Post-Operative Care of Thoracic Surgical Patients, Division of Nursing, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 29, 1997.
  92. General Surgery Mock Oral Board Review, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, Lecturer, May 31, 1997.
  93. Surgical Management of Pericardial Diseases, Division of Surgery and Anesthesiology, Operating Room Nursing Department, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, September 10, 1997.
  94. What an Internist Needs to Know About Thoracic Surgery, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, September 16, 1997.
  95. A Pilot Project for Delivery of Respiratory Care to Thoracic Patients, Division of Anesthesiology & Critical Care, Department of Respiratory Care, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, September 29, 1997.
  96. Collaborative Care in Thoracic Patients, Division of Nursing, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, October 02, 1997.
  97. Esophageal Carcinoma, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center Thoracic Basic Science Lecture Series, Houston, Texas, October 04, 1997.
  98. Introduction, Staging, and Role/Limitations of Surgery for Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Advances in Oncology Institutional Grand Rounds, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, October 24, 1997.
  99. Approaches to the Thoracic Spine, Division of Surgery & Anesthesiology, Operating Room Nursing Department, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, Lecturer, October 29, 1997.
  100. Benign Esophageal Disorders, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Thoracic Basic Science Lecture Series, Houston, Texas, March 07, 1998.
  101. Thoracic Procedures: What an Intensivist Needs to Know, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, March 24, 1998.
  102. Surgical Anatomy of the Spine, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, March 25, 1998.
  103. Combined Neurosurgical and Thoracic Surgical Procedures from a Critical Care Perspective, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, April 16, 1998.
  104. Surgical Evaluation and Treatment of Patients with Myasthenia Gravis, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Thoracic Basic Science Lecture Series, Houston, Texas, May 02, 1998.
  105. Clinical Evaluation and Surgery for Lung Cancer, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, June 23, 1998.
  106. Mediastinal Tracheostomies, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, July 23, 1998.
  107. Esophageal Cancer: Anatomy, Epidemiology and Surgical Techniques, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Thoracic Basic Science Lecture Series, Houston, Texas, September 19, 1998.
  108. Avoiding Anesthesia Complications During Esophageal Resections, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, September 22, 1998.
  109. Surgical Management of Lung Cancer, Surgical Grand Rounds, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, September 30, 1998.
  110. Understanding Lung Cancer from an Intensivist's Point of View, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, October 06, 1998.
  111. Nursing Staff Management of Thoracic Surgical Patients by Pathways, Division of Nursing, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, November 16, 1998.
  112. Intraoperative Bronchial Injuries, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, November 18, 1998.
  113. Surgical Management of Lung Cancer, Surgical Grand Rounds, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, November 25, 1998.
  114. Case Discussion of Medical Futility, Clinical Ethics Fellows Course, Clinical Ethics, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, December 07, 1998.
  115. Esophageal Anatomy, Physiology and Benign Disorders, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Thoracic Basic Science Lecture Series, Houston, Texas, March 20, 1999.
  116. Understanding the Physical and Psychosocial Effects of Thoracic Surgery on Patients and Their Family Members, Department of Patient Advocacy, Department of Volunteer Services Administration, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, March 25, 1999.
  117. Mediastinal Germ Cell Tumors, Department of Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, Thoracic Oncology Pathology Conference, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, October 20, 1999.
  118. Complex Infections in Surgery: How to Avoid Them and How to Treat Them if They Occur, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, October 26, 1999.
  119. Requirements of Natural Death Act, Clinical Ethics Fellows Course, Clinical Ethics, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, December 06, 1999.
  120. Care Paths and Guidelines, Department of Leukemia Developmental Research, Physician-Scientist Training Program, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, December 15, 1999.
  121. Lung Cancer: From Staging to Surgery, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, February 09, 2000.
  122. Vascular Issues for the Gynecologic Oncologist, Morning Conference, Department of Gynecology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 09, 2000.
  123. Perioperative Critical Care Management of Patients with Superior Sulcus Tumors, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 16, 2000.
  124. How to Prepare for Oral Exams, Surgical Oncology Fellows, Department of Surgical Oncology, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 19, 2000.
  125. Nutritional Implications of Cancer Treatment in Thoracic Surgery, Department of Clinical Nutrition, Innovative Approaches to Nutrition and Cancer Care, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, June 15, 2000.
  126. Pulmonary Congenital Anomalies, Baylor College of Medicine, Texas Heart Institute, M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Thoracic Basic Science Lecture Series, Houston, Texas, August 05, 2000.
  127. Esophageal Perforations: Surgical and Critical Care Evaluation and Management, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care, Intensive Care Unit Lecture Series, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, August 08, 2000.
  128. Lung Cancer, An Overview, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, Partners In Knowledge, News in Cancer (P.I.K.N.I.C.), Lecturer, September 12, 2000
  129. Lung Cancer, The Fourth Houston Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Review & Update, What Is New & Practical in Pulmonary/CCM, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, September 22, 2000.
  130. The Nd:YAG Laser in Thoracic Surgery, The Fourth Houston Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine Review & Update, What Is New & Practical in Pulmonary/CCM, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, September 23, 2000.
  131. Staging and Surgical Management of Lung Cancer, The Twenty-second Annual Pharmacy Symposium on Cancer Chemotherapy, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, September 25, 2000.
  132. Preparing for Vascular Emergencies, Division of Nursing, Operating Room Nurses, UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, November 08, 2000.
  133. Comparing and Contrasting Trans-Hiatal and Trans-Thoracic Esophagectomies, Division of Nursing, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, December 12, 2000.
  134. Medical Futility, Medical Oncology Fellows, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, January 08, 2001.
  135. Minimizing Complications Following Surgery for Patients with Lung and Esophageal Cancer, Division of Nursing, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, May 15, 2001.
  136. The Latest in Treating Lung Cancer, Partners In Knowledge/News in Cancer (P.I.K.N.I.C.), UT M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, July 17, 2001.

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Training programs:

  1. Natural History and Staging of Lung Carcinoma, American College of Physicians, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, Medical Oncology: A Comprehensive Board Review, October 15, 1991.
  2. Thoracic Board Review and Mock Oral Exams, Osler Institute, Surgery Review Course, Cincinnati, Ohio, September 18, 1994.
  3. Pulmonary Anatomy and Pathology, Osler Institute, Surgery Review Course, Lisle, Illinois, October 12, 1994.
  4. Mediastinal Tumors, Osler Institute, Surgery Review Course, Lisle, Illinois, October 13, 1994.
  5. Chest Wall Tumors, Resections, and Reconstructions, Osler Institute, Surgery Review Course, Lisle, Illinois, October 13, 1994.
  6. General Surgery Mock Oral Review Course, Osler Institute, Surgery Review Course, San Antonio, Texas, February 12, 1995.
  7. General Surgery Mock Oral Review Course, Osler Institute, General Surgery Board Review Course, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, September 08, 1995.
  8. General Surgery Written Review Course - Pulmonary and Chest Wall Malignancies, Osler Institute, General Surgery Board Review Course, Cherry Hill, New Jersey, September 09, 1995.
  9. General Surgery Mock Oral Review Course, Osler Institute, Surgery Review Course, Louisville, Kentucky, December 08, 1995.
  10. Thoracic Surgery Review Course, Thoracic Residents, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, February 04, 1996.
  11. General Surgery Mock Oral Review Course, Osler Institute, Surgery Review Course, New Orleans, Louisiana, February 24, 1996.
  12. Technical, Physiological and Biological Challenges in the Treatment of Patients with Lung Cancer, Continuing Education Speakers Bureau, Oklahoma Physicians Network, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, June 27, 1996.
  13. Why Thoracic Surgeons Need Good Nurses, Continuing Education Speakers Bureau, Oklahoma Physicians Network, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, June 28, 1996.
  14. Trauma and Vascular Surgery, General Surgery Mock Oral Review Course, Osler Institute, General Surgery Review Course, Dallas, Texas, June 06, 1997.
  15. Thoracic Surgery, General Surgery Mock Oral Review Course, Osler Institute, General Surgery Review Course, Dallas, Texas, June 07, 1997.
  16. Lecturer, Physician Oncology Education Program (POEP), Texas Medical Association, Austin, Texas, 1998- present.
  17. Esophageal Cancer, Physician Oncology Education Program (POEP), Santa Rosa Family Practice Residency Program, San Antonio, Texas, July 31, 1998.
  18. Thoracic Surgery, Osler Institute, General Surgery Board Review Course, Seattle, Washington, June 05, 1999.
  19. Pancreatic Surgery, Osler Institute, General Surgery Board Review Course, Seattle, Washington, June 05, 1999.
  20. Trauma Surgery, Osler Institute, General Surgery Board Review Course, Seattle, Washington, June 06, 1999.
  21. Colorectal Surgery, Osler Institute, General Surgery Board Review Course, Seattle, Washington, June 06, 1999.
  22. Pancreatic Surgery, Osler Institute, General Surgery Board Review Course, Seattle, Washington, June 06, 1999.
  23. Liver and Gallbladder Surgery, Osler Institute, General Surgery Board Review Course, Seattle, Washington, June 06, 1999.
  24. Editorial Board for Self-Education/Self-Assessment in Thoracic Surgery (SESATS), VIII Edition, Chicago, Illinois, October 21, 2000.

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Other educational programs:

  1. Mentor, Summer Research Program, Research Investigator, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 1992-Present.
  2. Mentor, Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation Summer Program, Biomedical Science, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 1994-Present.
  3. Mentor, Summer Research Program for College Students, The RGK Foundation, The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 1998.
  4. Examiner, Thoracic Surgery Board, The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, Ottawa, Canada, 2000.
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