Merideth E. Geib, MD

Why I chose a career in CT surgery: I always felt an inclination towards the field of surgery.  I had been particularly attracted to the physiology and anatomy of the heart – a pump created to rhythmically beat 3 billion times over the course of ones lifetime; a machine man has yet to replicate to work so seamlessly and efficiently. After finishing a final exam first year of medical school, I joined my mentor (an adult cardiac surgeon) in the OR and was completely captivated. The coordinated movements to establish cardiopulmonary bypass, arrest the heart, and mechanically fix a diseased structure was an intricate dance I knew I wanted to know. Cardiac surgery is an art form; one that yields palpable results, allotting immense gratification to both patient and surgeon. It is a field filled with subtle intricacies, instrumental to both the planning and execution of an operation. It offers a unique niche within the filed of surgery where the surgeon must not only master technical skills, but also be versed in the care of critically ill patients. While still a novice, each day of my training continues to reveal the rich history, developments, and opportunities this relatively young field has to offer. 

Why I chose IU School of Medicine: When interviewing, IUSM was one of few places that checked all my “boxes”.  The program provides phenomenal training where residents are allotted autonomy to become competent cardiac and/or thoracic surgeons. There is strong emphasis on mentorship, which I feel is instrumental in a successful training program. Most importantly, this program is where I instantly felt I fit. I attribute this to the culture of this program. The very people I spend my time with, day in and day out, feel like family.

Professional/ Research Interests: Adult cardiac surgery, valvular disease; Resident education/mentorship.

Personal Interests: Swimming (outdoor short course); All things breakfast; Espresso beverages; DIY/home improvement projects; Days on the lake or bodies of water; Spending time with my family and friends.

Mullan, C., Newman, J., Geib, M., Pichert, M., Saffarzadeh, A., Hartman, A., Lima, B. (2020). Modern treatment trends and outcomes of pulmonary embolism with and without hemodynamic significance. The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.

Newman, J., Mullan, C., Geib, M., Stevens, G., Majure, D., Hussain, S., Fernandez, H., Hartman, A., Lima, B. (2019). Regional and Socioeconomic Distribution, Healthcare Utilization, and In-Hospital Mortality of Heart Transplantation. The Journal of Heart and Lung Transplantation

Geib, M., Johnson, S., Fernandez, E., “Cardiothoracic Surgery Rotating Student Handbook”, Internal publication UT Health Science Center San Antonio Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery, 2018.

Presentations

Geib, M., Das, N., and Sako, E. “Familiarity as a Factor in Residency Selection”, Presented at the 43rd Association of VA Surgeons Annual Surgical Symposium, Seattle, WA, April 2019.
Presented at the Long School of Medicine Passport Poster Day, San Antonio, TX, April 2018.

Newman, J., Mullan, C., Geib, M., Stevens, G., Majure, D., Hussain, S., Fernandez, H., & Lima, B. “Regional and Socioeconomic Distribution, Healthcare Utilization, and In-Hospital Mortality of Heart Transplantation”, Presented at the ISHLT 39th Annual Meeting and Scientific Sessions, Orlando, FL, April 2019.

Newman, J. S., Mullan, C., Geib, M. E., Lima, B.. Pulmonary Embolectomy: An Update from the National Inpatient Sample. The Society of Thoracic Surgeons 55th Annual Meeting; San Diego, CA, Aug 2018.