Applications Now Open: ESTS Women in General Thoracic Surgery (WGTS) Academy 2026–2027

Extended Deadline to Apply: 3 September 2026

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The ESTS Women in General Thoracic Surgery Committee (WGTS) is proud to offer the 2026–2027 ESTS WGTS Academy as a special opportunity to further develop and integrate the education of female thoracic surgeons.

The purpose of the Academy is to support female early-career general thoracic surgeons in gaining exposure to female thoracic surgeon mentors and accessing educational resources tailored to the needs expressed in the ESTS/EACTS Gender Bias Survey, particularly in the areas of leadership, mentorship, and research training.

The Academy will focus on early-career thoracic surgeons wishing to acquire surgical skills through a mixed programme of in-person networking, live webinars, and observerships, delivered in a structured and gender-balanced way.

For full details and the application criteria, please access the full brochure linked at the top of this page.

The application deadline has been extended to 3 September 2026. We look forward to receiving your application!