ReviewJournal of thoracic disease2021
US women in thoracic surgery: reflections on the past and opportunities for the future.
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- Progress without parity: Gender-distribution of cardiothoracic surgical society awards.JTCVS open · 2026Article
- A decade of digital impact: Results of the Women in Thoracic Surgery social media initiative.JTCVS open · 2026Article
- Interest in cardiothoracic surgery: are women more interested today?Indian journal of thoracic and cardiovascular surgery · 2026Review
- Considerations for the equitable selection of thoracic surgery residents and fellows.JTCVS open · 2025Article
- Social media use among cardiothoracic surgeons: The online landscape and comparisons between subgroups.JTCVS open · 2025Article
- Trans-Atlantic analysis of gender representation in general thoracic surgery: Challenges permeate the academic community.JTCVS open · 2025Article
- Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Impact on Partners, Coparents, and Children.Annals of thoracic surgery short reports · 2025Article
- Celebrating the unseen benefits of surgical careers for mothers in cardiothoracic surgery.JTCVS open · 2025Article
- Gender disparity and workforce trends in German neurosurgery: A longitudinal national analysis.Brain & spine · 2025Article
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- Gender Disparities in Presentations at the Society of Surgical Oncology (SSO) Meetings From 2014 to 2019.Annals of surgical oncology · 2022Article
- Trends in Diversity in Integrated Cardiothoracic Surgery Residencies.The Annals of thoracic surgery · 2022Article
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Abstract
Herein, we examine the state of women in thoracic surgery from the United States (US) perspective in terms of our past, present, and opportunities for the future. We explore the achievements of the first three women certified in thoracic surgery in 1961 and describe the progress made resulting in the current state. Women constitute slightly more than 50% of all medical students in the US, yet women remain underrepresented in thoracic surgery. The disparity is most notable for female representation in senior academic leadership positions, reflecting stagnation in progress. The lack of gender equity has important implications for projected workforce shortages and patient safety in cardiothoracic surgery. Recent organized efforts in scholarships and leadership training, as well as increasing awareness and mentorship, may herald progress on the horizon. Ultimately, however, engagement of leadership and top-down change are needed to achieve equity and, thereby, to improve patient health and satisfaction.
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