Discover the Core of Thalamus
Learn about our mission, vision, and the dedicated team behind the leading GME interview management platform.
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The mission of our organization
Ensuring the right doctors are in the right hospitals to treat the right patients.
ThalOS: Thalamus Operating System
At Thalamus, our mission is to ensure the right doctor ends up at the right hospital to treat the right patients. This is deeply rooted in our identity as a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC). ThalOS, our company operating system, defines our Mission, Vision, North Star, Leadership Code, Values, and Operating Principles. Team Thalamus then brings this all to life by fostering a dynamic ecosystem where exceptional talent converges to drive transformative change.
This Talent Synapse—a metaphor for the powerful network that enhances our collective impact through high-quality Human Density, provides the platform to Connect the Docs.
Thalamus was founded by physicians who lived the experience — which means we're uniquely positioned to make a huge impact in the physician space.
Prefrontal Cortex (PFC)
Named after the part of the brain responsible for executive function and exercising judgment, Frontal Cortex defines how we expect Thalamus leaders to plan and execute work.
Accelerate the Mission
- Leaders at Thalamus build and lead the execution of strategies that bring us closer to realizing our vision
- We create the clarity to cut through noise and focus our teams on what moves us forward
- Have the courage to guide your team away from behaviors that don’t move us forward
Duty of Care
- Leaders at Thalamus have the tremendous duty of care to the mission, the employees of the company, our customers, and the doctors we serve
- We lead with empathy, foster trust, and create an environment where people can succeed
- We are acutely aware of our scope of practice and enlist support from others when needed
Prevention over Cure
- Leaders at Thalamus have the responsibility to “see around corners” to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Take responsibility for the strategy and empower your team to run with the tactics
- Build a strong and functional team so you can see the forest from the trees.
- Champion the movement from reactive to proactive to anticipatory work.
Insula
Named after the part of the brain responsible for sensory perception and awareness, Insula defines how we approach the work and each other. In most organizations, these would be called values.
Bravery with a Purpose
- Share unpopular points of view, especially those backed by data that advance the mission
- Don’t be afraid to roll up your sleeves and support others
- Know when you’ve stepped outside your expertise and ask for help when you need it
Imagination Optimized
- Bring a willingness to experiment, but with discipline
- Fail fast and have unexpected results, but learn from them and avoid repeating them
- Avoid unproductive and slow failures
Genuine Collaboration
- Feedback should be psychologically safe, candid, and constructive
- Collaboration is a two way process - we are willing to give and receive ideas & feedback
- Consensus is not collaboration - there needs to be a decision maker
- Bring empathy, inclusivity, and compassion to the conversation
Hypothalamus
Named after the part of the brain responsible for maintaining biorhythms, Hypothalamus defines the operating principles we use to keep the company in equilibrium or homeostasis.
Raving Fans, Inside & Out
- We create experiences for our colleagues and our customers that exceed expectations
- Take the time to invest in an elevated experience for those with whom you collaborate
- Balance creating delight with responsible allocation of company resources
There is No “They”
- We succeed (or fail) as a team
- Respectfully debate the merits of decisions but once the decision is made, commit
- Don’t assume someone else will notice or pick up the slack
- As a startup, no task is too big or too small - nothing is not our job
Right Time, Right Decision
- Make decisions when the business needs them, not too early or too late
- Navigate imperfect information to make thoughtful decisions when needed
- Consider all possible inputs but take ownership of the decision if it’s yours to make
- Stay focused on the topic and decision at hand - keep the goal the goal
Our Public Benefit Purpose
As a Public Benefit Corporation (PBC), we are committed to ensuring greater access to affordable, high-quality medical education and training, addressing systemic inequities in the physician workforce, and delivering better healthcare outcomes for patients and society. Learn more in our press release.
From Vision to Reality
Thalamus was founded with the goal of addressing the inefficiencies and complexities of the GME interview process. Our journey began with a commitment to create a platform that simplifies and enhances the experience for both applicants and programs. Today, we are proud to serve over 2,500 programs across 200+ institutions, continuously innovating to meet the evolving needs of the GME community.
History of
Team Thalamus is made up of innovative entrepreneurs, seasoned academics, and experienced technologists. Explore our company history to learn more.
Meet Our Team
Jason Reminick
Jason began his residency interview season stuck in NYC during Hurricane Sandy. After three cancelled interviews and spending weeks trying to reschedule, he and Suzie began brainstorming a better way to manage the process. Thus, Thalamus was born. Since then, he has been committed to disrupting the interview scheduling and management process so that applicants, administrators, directors and coordinators alike can have a more enjoyable interview season.
Jason Reminick
Suzie Karan
Having spent over ten years as an anesthesiology residency program director battling the lake effect snow of Rochester, NY, along with the accompanying last-minute cancellations, Suzie had long imagined a system where interview scheduling could be managed automatically. Gone would be the days of the excessive phone calls and emails that occupied the majority of her program coordinator’s workload. And then in early 2013, what was scheduled as one of her regular mentor meetings with Jason turned into a discussion of what would then become Thalamus.
Suzie Karan
Kevin Lindbergh
Damen Chan
Adam Schwarzwald
Alexandra Adams
Alexis Harris
Amber Wells
Anandatirtha Nandugudi
Andrew Geer
Ashley Page
Brooke Moore
Catalin Marin
Christen Carnahan
Daniel Sigvardsson
Jaime McKenna
Jennifer Link
John Collins
Kanwar Gill
Kristen Smith
Kurtis Eddy
Lauren Glosik
Lindsey Turner
Madan Bastakoti
Michele Li
Peter Karlsson
Priti Jadhav
Rachel Henry
Rachel Moore
Rob Kautzmann
Robert Landgraf
Samantha Marley
Sankar Narayanan
Sara D'Ascenzo
Sarah Nathan
Shannon Krewsky
Steve Stephen
Suhas Mutatkar
Terri Feist
Timothy Burns
Tito Martinez
Ty Lea Gebhard
Venkata Darabala
Victor Mello
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