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We are proud to present an exciting webinar titled “The Voices of Cardiothoracic Surgery: The State of DEI Today”. In this webinar, brought to you in part by the support of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Taskforce, we will be discussing a wide variety of data highlighting important topics within the field of Cardiothoracic Surgery. We will discuss issues including the inclusion and advancement of underrepresented minorities, international medical graduates, women, and members of the LBGTQ community into the specialty. Additionally, we will touch on issues regarding health equity and global health.

  1. Welcome & Introduction –  Dr. Ian Bostock (USA), Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA) and Dr. Fatima G. Wilder (USA)

  1. Latinos in CT Surgery: Where are they? Where do we go from here? – Dr. Sara Pereira (USA)

  1. The Path of an International Medical Graduate into CT Surgery: Is there one? – Dr. Ian Bostock (USA)

  1. The Association of Black Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Trends and Trajectories – Dr. Fatima G. Wilder (USA)

  1. Women in CT Surgery: Addressing the Gender Gap and Career Progression – Dr. Cherie P. Erkmen (USA)

  1. The LGBTQ experience in CT Surgery: Are we providing an inclusive environment – Dr. Christopher Digesu (USA)

  1. Achieving Health Equity in CT Surgery: Lessons learned from a career in Global Health – Dr. Jacques Kpodonu (USA)

  1. Panel Discussion – All faculty moderated by Dr. Ian Bostock (USA) and Dr. Fatima G. Wilder (USA)

  2. Closing Remarks – Dr. Ian Bostock (USA), Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA) and Dr. Fatima G. Wilder (USA)
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Dr. Ian C. Bostock MD, MS, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, Medical University of South Carolina, USA Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Christopher Digesu MD, Assistant Professor of Surgery, Boston University Chobanian Avedisian School of Medicine, USA Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Cherie P. Erkmen Professor, Thoracic Medicine and Surgery, Center for Asian Health, Director Lung Cancer Screening Program, Director Thoracic Surgery Residency Program, Temple University Hospital Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Jacques Kpodonu MD, FACC, Cardiac surgeon, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center; Assitant Professor of Surgery, Harvard Medical School, USA Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Sara Pereira MD, FACS, Professor of Surgery, Program Director, Cardiothoracic Residency Programs, Surgical Director, Structural Heart Program, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Utah, USA Cardiothoracic Surgery
Dr. Steven D. Wexner MD, PhD, Editor-in-Chief, Surgery, Past Vice Chair, Board of Regents, American College of Surgeons, Director, Ellen Leifer Shulman and Steven Shulman Digestive Disease Center and Chair, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, USA Colorectal Surgery
Dr. Fatima G. Wilder MD, MSc, Associate Surgeon, Division of Thoracic Surgery, Brigham and Women’s Hospital/ Boston Veterans AdministrationHospital; Faculty, Harvard Medical School; Affiliate Faculty, Center for Surgery and Public Health, USA Cardiothoracic Surgery
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