了解MD Anderson总裁Peter Wt Pisters，医学博士

Peter WT Pisters, M.D.,MD Anderson的fifth full-time president, began his role Dec. 1, with a renewed spirit of unity and excitement. Like each of us here, Pisters feels a deep connection toMD Anderson, our mission and the patients we serve.

Pisters在这里建立了20年的职业生涯，担任癌症外科医生，研究人员，教授和管理员。乐动体育LDsports中国他于2014年离开，负责监督与多伦多大学（University of Toronto）的大学健康网络，这是加拿大最大的医院研究计划。乐动体育LDsports中国

He began his presidency atMD Anderson通过参加新的员工导向，然后在患者护理，研究，教育和预防的所有四个任务领域与员工进行四舍五入和互动。乐动体育LDsports中国致力于学习他能做的一切MD Anderson, Pisters continues to engage stakeholders at all levels and in all areas to hear about our strengths and where we might improve.

We recently sat down with Pisters to learn a little more about him. Here’s what he had to say.

What word best describes you?

好奇的。

What prepared you for your role asMD Anderson总统？

我最重要的准备工作是有特权照顾癌症患者MD Anderson教职员工已有20年。我在这里对一线抗癌经历的理解MD Anderson让我深入了解我们的使命和文化。另外，我知道我的医疗保健管理硕士学位以及我在多伦多大学卫生网络首席执行官的经验提供了扎实的学术培训和首席执行官领导经验，这对于我担任总裁绝对至关重要。

As you’ve traveled aroundMD Anderson最近，您学到了什么？

I am in the midst of an intensive and immersive process to connect with and learn from everyone atMD Anderson. Among the extensive amount I have learned so far, I am most impressed with our momentum and trajectory. There is a feeling of hope, optimism, enthusiasm and energy that is like nothing I have seen or experienced before!

What was your first job?

我的first job was mowing lawns at age 14.

Why is being a life-long learner important to you?

I get intellectually stale if I’m not continually learning. That is the main reason I’m continuously reading, and it explains my motivation and drive to go back to school for more education.

You use a lot of sports references. What’s your sport of choice? Did you play sports?

Baseball and college football! Of course I follow the Houston Astros and with one of our kids at Ohio State University, I follow the Buckeyes closely! Yes, I played baseball, hockey and soccer growing up and coached our kids in a variety of sports.

What’s something you’ve learned from patients?

谦卑和勇气。我从病人那里收到的信件和卡中表达了这一点。当我回到MD Anderson宣布，其中许多人与我重新连接，分享有关他们的个人癌症旅行的最新信息。

您如何管理压力？

通过锻炼和阅读。我的目标是每周四次运动，可以包括有氧和力量训练。跑步有助于我通过播客和有声读物分离另一个世界，并刺激我的身体和大脑。

有史以来最好或最坏的建议？

Best advice: Before accepting an offer in New York, I was advised to look at an assistant professor position atMD Anderson. My life changed forever after that.

您希望别人了解您的一件事是什么？

I lead with a strong moral compass and dedicate myself to personal core values that include integrity, hard work and life-long learning.

您想知道的一件事是什么MD Anderson?

多样性是我们最大的优势之一。只需看看我在新员工迎新时的迎新小组拍摄的惊人照片即可！

A longer version of this story originally appeared in Messenger,MD Anderson的quarterlypublication for employees, volunteers, retirees and their families.

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