Religion vs Reality DVD

Reconcile your religion with reality. What are the origins of life? The naturalist view holds that life came into being through a combination of chance occurences over billions of years. Take a closer look. As scientists learn more about the mechanics of life, they are confronted with an inescapable truth: no amount of chance and time can account for the massive complexity present within even the simplest living organism. Some faced with evidence of a grand design, cling to there tired dogmas with increased fervor, hoping that science will one day prove their world view. Heart transplant surgeon Dr. Gary Ott isn't one of them. In this engaging 60 minute presentation, Dr. Ott shows what the ardent apologists of naturalism know to be true: time and chance alone cannot explain our origins.

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Dr. Gary Ott

Dr. Ott is board-certified in Thorcic Surgery and in critical care. After completing his residency at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital in Philadelphia, Dr. Ott took a fellowship position at Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. At age 28, he performed his first heart transplant, and continues to perform heart tranplants and placement of mechanical cardiac assist devices at Portland's Providence Heart Institute. Dr. Ott has been honored by his peers with several highly prestigious awards and appointments due to his skill, experience, and wisdom as a surgeon as well as his exceptional teaching abilities. Additionally, Dr. Ott has authored or co-authored more than 40 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.

Appointments & Committees

  • Attending Surgeon
    Surgical Dirrector of Cardiac Transplantation
    Providence Heart Institute
    1998 - present
  • Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery
    Surgical Director of Cardiac Transplantation and Cardiac Assist Program
    Medical Director, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit
    University of Cincinnati
    Division of Cardiac Surgery
    1996 - 1998
  • Assistant Professor of Surgery
    Oregon Health Sciences University
    Division of Cardiopulmonary Surgery
    1991 - 1996
  • Member, United Network of Organ Sharing
    National Committee for Thoracic Transplantation
    Representing Region 6 (OR, WA, ID, MT, AK)
    2000 - present

Professional Societies

  • Alpha Omega Alpha
  • American College of Surgeons, Fellow
  • Society of Thoracic Surgeons