This page, developed by the STS Workforce on Diversity and Inclusion, highlights some of the important Society activities and materials related to diversity, inclusion, and equity in cardiothoracic surgery. It also includes career resources on these topics from outside sources.
STS Materials
- The Importance of Diversity and Inclusion in Cardiothoracic Surgery (Perspective from Luis A. Godoy, MD - July 2, 2020)
- STS Condemns Racism, Racial Inequities in Health Care (Statement - June 1, 2020)
- The Saga of Vivien Thomas: Discrimination, Segregation, and Bias (2020 Vivien T. Thomas Lecture by Clyde W. Yancy, MD - January 26, 2020)
- No Such Thing as an Innocent Bystander (Perspective from David T. Cooke, MD - August 24, 2019)
- Clinical Care Modules - Cultural Competencies (Instructors include: Mara B. Antonoff, MD, David T. Cooke, MD, Melanie A. Edwards, MD, Subroto Paul, MD, MPH)
- (Note: E-Learning Module - $50 for STS Members / $75 for Non-Members)
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Bias Mitigation in Cardiothoracic Recruitment (published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery on July 18, 2020)
- An Exploration of Myths, Barriers, and Strategies for Improving Diversity Among STS Members (published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery on December 1, 2019)
- Report from the Workforce on Diversity and Inclusion—The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Members’ Bias Experiences (published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery on November 1, 2019)
- The Importance of a Diverse Specialty: Introducing the STS Workforce on Diversity and Inclusion (published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery on October 1, 2019)
Member News
Other Resources
- The Remarkable Story of Vivien Thomas, the Black Man Who Helped Invent Heart Surgery (Washingtonian Article - June 19, 2020)
- Light the Flame: A Message from One Underrepresented Minority to Another (WTS Blog by Ian C. Bostock, MD)