Women in Thoracic Surgery - Announcements

Women in Thoracic Surgery has amended its Bylaws and has introduced an Associate Membership category. This new Associate category opens membership to “individuals of all backgrounds who wish to demonstrate their support and dedication to the WTS mission.” WTS is taking great strides to advance the cause of women thoracic surgeons. WTS has expanded its mentorship program providing valuable resources for women CT residents and women just beginning their practices, as well as established women surgeons. Through its scholarship program, now in its fourth year, WTS has been a pioneer in reaching out to female medical students and general surgery residents encouraging them to consider CT surgery as a specialty. WTS also provides extensive networking opportunities for women surgeons, helping them to enhance leadership skills and build the collaborations so important to success. Almost 50% of medical students today are women and more than 30% of general surgery residents are women. Membership in WTS is one of the best ways to assist with the good work WTS is doing and support the role of women in cardiothoracic surgery today and in the future. Dues are $150 and there is no initiation fee. To apply, or for additional information, go here. 

Women in Thoracic Surgery will hold their Annual Meeting from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 25, 2009 at The Palace Hotel in San Francisco. The speaker will be Myriam Curet, MD, of Stanford University, discussing work-life balance.