So proud to share how @WomenInThoracic has grown digitally over the past decade! As Co-Chair of the Communications Committee, I’ve seen firsthand how social media has connected mentors, inspired trainees, and opened doors — mine included🤍#WTS2025#WomenInCTSurgery
Dr. Mara Antonoff spoke with her colleagues Dr. Stephanie Chang, a thoracic surgeon at NYU Langone Health, and Dr. Amy Fiedler, a cardiac surgeon at University of California San Francisco, about the program highlights for the upcoming WTS Annual Meeting.
https://t.co/QjDOv4SpBq
Dr. Mara Antonoff spoke with Dr. Leah Backhus, vice president of WTS, cardiothoracic surgeon at Stanford Hospital, and Chief of Thoracic Surgery at the VA Palo Alto, about social events and networking opportunities at the WTS Annual Meeting.
https://t.co/o80iVdRc8a
Please join us in welcoming our 2025-2026 Executive Board and Committee Leadership! We are looking forward to all of the programming that these student leaders are going to bring to life this year to further medical student engagement in cardiothoracic surgery!
@NinaUzoigwe_@Althea_Tapales@keyanazahiri@AndrewKalra23
Hi #MedTwitter!
My name is Sebastien, an IMG from Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 and current research fellow @YaleCardiacSurg . I’m excited to be applying to #GeneralSurgery this #Match2026.
Big fan of football ⚽️, pickleball 🥒, and skiing ⛷️. My favorite ways to play.
Let’s connect🤝
The path of #IMG toward CT surgery in the US is defined by persistence,commitment, and passion. Proud to share our recent work in @AATSJournals Grateful for chance to reflect our perspective as an IMG aiming for CT surgery training.Thank you @maraantonoff
https://t.co/7LL0Vw8xoa
“If you [as a woman] have a passion for surgery just know you are not only capable and needed but you are wanted in this field and can live up to your fullest potential” - Dr. @maraantonoff
What an inspiring #GEIGSGA2025 session! ✨
📌Don’t miss out! There’s 1 day left to submit abstracts for @WomenInThoracic 2nd Annual Meeting! 📌
Abstracts that have been previously presented elsewhere are eligible for
consideration for posters. There will be awards for top oral presenters!
https://t.co/bGVv2qhuzK
Every #IMG's path to CT surgery training in the US is shaped by grit, sacrifice, and resilience 🌎 Honored to reflect with @Daniela_Molena on that journey in our latest piece for @AATSJournals 👉🏻 https://t.co/kpwQlcrzLM
The demanding nature of CT surgery has undeniable implications for family life and relationships. But those implications aren’t all negative! Grateful for this work highlighting the positive benefits of having a CTSurgeon Mom.
https://t.co/jfYxgVG9O0
Join us tomorrow for an insider session on how to navigate the cardiothoracic surgery application process as an IMG. @ThoracicStudent@TSRA_official@WomenInThoracic
Date: Thursday, May 29th. 2025
Time: 7:00 PM ET
Location: Zoom (Registration at QR Code Below)
Abstract submissions open May 1, 2025, for the WTS 2nd Annual Conference, taking place November 5-6, 2025, at the Omni Amelia Island Hotel in Fernandina Beach, FL. Stay tuned for more details. #WTS2025
10 years ago, I watched cardiac surgery for the first time as a high schooler. Today, I’m beyond excited to have matched to @stanfordctsurg. So incredibly grateful for my family, friends, and mentors who made this possible! @HopkinsCTSurg@STS_CTsurgery#Match2025
Words cannot describe the feeling of opening this email—I have matched in Cardiothoracic Surgery at Mount Sinai! After nearly 10 years, my dream is finally coming true—pursuing my dream specialty in my dream city. 🫀🫁🗽 #Match2025@TheNRMP@MountSinaiHeart