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Enhancing Support for Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery through Allyship and Targeted Initiatives

Submitted by: Jessica Luc

Source: The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Author(s): Avery M. Trudell, BSA, William C. Frankel, BS, Jessica G.Y. Luc, MD, Shanda H. Blackmon, MD, MPH, Lauren Kane, MD, Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, Mara B. Antonoff, MD

In this article, Trudell et al surveyed the Women in Thoracic Surgery membership to assess for characteristics of allyship. Qualities of allyship identified include mentorship, support, and sponsorship; whereas, competitiveness, disrespect, discrimination, stereotyping, unconscious bias, and undermining were reported as detrimental factors.

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