Episodes

  • SAGES Stories Ep. 32 – Nicole Bouvy, MD, PHD

    SAGES Stories Ep. 32 – Nicole Bouvy, MD, PHD
    Jul 26 2025
    Drs. El-Hayek and Shao talk with EAES President Dr. Nicole Bouvy about surgical training in Europe vs. the US, sustainability in surgery, women in leadership, and sheep.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • SAGES Stories Ep. 31 – Brent Matthews, MD

    SAGES Stories Ep. 31 – Brent Matthews, MD
    Jun 24 2025
    Join Drs. Kevin El-Hayek and Jenny Shao on the SAGES Stories Podcast with Brent D. Matthews, MD, the 2025–2026 President of SAGES. We trace how he first got involved with the society and how SAGES has quietly but steadily helped shape his surgical career from fellowship(s) to his presidency!
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • SAGES Stories Ep. 30 – Manabu Yamamoto, MD

    SAGES Stories Ep. 30 – Manabu Yamamoto, MD
    Apr 23 2025
    Join Drs. Kevin El-Hayek and Jenny Shao on the SAGES Stories Podcast as they sit down with Dr. Manabu Yamamoto, founder of SAGES Far East and co-author of “We Are The World, We Are The SAGES.” In this unforgettable episode, Dr. Yamamoto shares insights on early language learning, SAGES history in the 1980s, his journey as one of the first Japanese members, and how music helped shape his career. A must-listen for anyone interested in surgical innovation, global collaboration, and the legacy of SAGES. Sallie shares stories about how she became the ED, how SAGES has transformed over the years, and what it means to be a successful woman in the field of surgery.
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    59 mins
  • SAGES Stories Ep. 29 – Sallie Matthews, Executive Director

    SAGES Stories Ep. 29 – Sallie Matthews, Executive Director
    Mar 5 2025
    In this episode, Drs. Kevin El-Hayek and Dr. Jenny Shao talk to the longtime Executive Director of SAGES: Sallie Matthews. Sallie shares stories about how she became the ED, how SAGES has transformed over the years, and what it means to be a successful woman in the field of surgery.
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    53 mins
  • SAGES Stories Ep. 28 – James “Butch” Rosser, MD

    SAGES Stories Ep. 28 – James “Butch” Rosser, MD
    Jan 20 2025
    In this episode of the SAGES Stories Podcast, Drs. Kevin El-Hayek and Jenny Shao interview renowned surgeon James "Butch" Rosser, MD. He shares insights from his diverse career as a surgeon, educator, and the creator of initiatives like the Top Gun contest and the SAGES Mini Med School. Enjoy the conversation!
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • SAGES Stories Ep. 27 – Past Presidents

    SAGES Stories Ep. 27 – Past Presidents
    Nov 5 2024
    n this episode, Drs. Kevin El-Hayek and new co-host Dr. Jenny Shao talk to Past SAGES Presidents Drs. Hoarcio Asbun, Liane Feldman, John Mellinger, and Pat Sylla all about SAGES, their respective paths to the presidency and the impact of the Society on surgery.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • SAGES Stories Ep. 26 – Jenny Shao, MD

    SAGES Stories Ep. 26 – Jenny Shao, MD
    Oct 2 2024
    In episode 26, we experience something old, something new, something borrowed, and something blue. Let's see if you can figure out to who/what each of the above applies!
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    55 mins
  • SAGES Stories Ep. 25 – Christopher DuCoin, MD

    SAGES Stories Ep. 25 – Christopher DuCoin, MD
    Aug 19 2024
    In episode 25, we talk to researcher and dad extraordinaire, Chris DuCoin, MD and get his thoughts on surgeon scientists, SAGES Research efforts, and our intrepid hosts show us the worst possible way to get a grant accepted.
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    1 hr