Women in General Thoracic Surgery Our NetworkWGTS AcademyResearch, Fellowships & OpportunitiesEvents & NetworkingPublications & Resources Share via: Home Women in General Thoracic Surgery (WGTS) About WGTS The ESTS Women in General Thoracic Surgery Committee is a joint effort from female leaders across different countries and cultures to dedicate, encourage, enable and inspire women to fulfil their surgical career ambitions. Being a European Organisation, we are aware that the experiences in developing a thoracic surgical career may be completely different and difficult to compare. For this reason, we aim to bring together various role models at different stages of their careers to act as an example for all of the membership. We would also like to formally develop mentorship programmes and networking amongst peers. Our Objectives Advocate increased diversity in general thoracic surgery across Europe. Work towards an understanding of the issues facing women in general thoracic surgery in the context of different cultural backgrounds. Provide advice, guidance, and pastoral support for those women already in this surgical field and those considering entering it. Create a social-media based networking platform to encourage female colleagues to seek mutual support and exchange opinions with peers and senior colleagues. Collaborate with other similar international organisations in order to enhance educational opportunities for female thoracic surgeons. Introduce sponsored mentorship programmes and scholarships in institutions where women have led their way. Explore WGTS Our Network Explore the WGTS Committee, regional subcommittees and wider WGTS member network. Our Network WGTS Academy Find out more about the WGTS Academy, mentors, fellows and alumni. WGTS Academy Research, Fellowships & Opportunities Explore current research opportunities, fellowships and scholarships. View Opportunities Events & Networking Discover WGTS events, Annual Meeting activities and networking opportunities. Events & Networking Publications & Resources Access WGTS publications and supporting resources. Publications & Resources ESTS WGTS STEERING COMMITTEE Christina Beushausen Berlin Germany Deputy Chair Cecilia Pompili Hull UK Chair Paula Duarte Brasilia Brazil Deputy Chair Isabelle Opitz Zurich Switzerland WGTS Academy Representative Nuria Novoa Madrid Spain WGTS Academy Representative Giulia Veronesi Milan Italy WGTS Academy Representative Debora Brascia Milan Italy SPARK Representative Feriel Souissi Dijon France Communication Lead Aki Kobayashi Osaka Japan Representative East Asia Madhuri Rao Minneapolis USA Representative SEA Sabita Jiwnani Mumbai India Representative SEA Pallavi Purwar Delhi India Representative SEA Paula Ugalde Boston USA Representative LATAM Bruna Brandao de Rezende Sao Paulo Brazil Representative LATAM ESTS Women in General Thoracic Surgery ests.org Get Involved We would like to make ESTS an important networking and mentoring hub for European female colleagues who may be more encouraged by examples and initiatives of this society. We would like to open this Committee to all of the membership and seek active participation from ESTS members. If you want to be involved as a Mentor or participate in initiatives falling within the WGTS remit, please email: c.pompili@leeds.ac.uk or dsnowdon@ests.org.uk. Follow us X: #EWGTS @ests_womenThor Instagram LinkedIn Back to previous page