In this episode, Mo and Marc are joined by special guest Alex Thabane (PhD Candidate, McMaster University) in a discussion of the need for creativity in surgery and its role in problem-solving, innovation, challenging existing processes and approaches, and handling unexpected problems in the OR, ultimately resulting in better outcomes for patients. Links: None Subspecialties: • Foot and Ankle • Hand and Wrist • Hip • Infection • Knee • Oncology • Orthopaedic Essentials • Pain Management • Pediatrics • Rehabilitation • Spine • Shoulder • Elbow • Sports Medicine • Trauma Keywords: Orthopaedics, orthopedics, JBJS, OrthoEvidence, creativity, process, standardization, eminent creativity, unconventional thinking, curiosity, team-building, impact, creativity quotient, problem-solving, team dynamics, communication, surgical experience, diversity, inclusion, expertise, internal motivation, environment, processes, idea generation, intelligence, personality, extroversion, creative profile, time to think, divergent thinking, originality, indoctrination, scholarly publishing, playfulness, think big, first-principles thinking, inventiveness, perseverance