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AAOS Career Podcast
Episode 42

How To Build Your Dream Team as a New Attending

Feb 20, 2026
20:36
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Episode Description

This episode, hosted by Rex Lutz, DO, is designed to help residents and fellows make the transition from training to practice. Guest Gregory Gilson, DO, FAAOS, discusses what it takes to become the leader of your own surgical and clinical teams. Drawing on his experiences as an adult reconstruction surgeon at St. Luke’s University Health Network, Dr. Gilson shares insights on how to establish a strong team culture based on mutual respect and collaboration, how to navigate early career challenges, and how to foster genuine camaraderie among your staff. The advice Dr. Gilson offers will give new attendings the building blocks to create a supportive, efficient work environment that both provides the highest quality patient care and enables every team member to thrive.

Host: Rex Lutz, DO

Guest: Gregory Gilson, DO, FAAOS

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