The mission of Women in Thoracic Surgery includes the following:
1. To enhance the quality of medical care given to patients of the members;
2. To focus on the development of women thoracic surgeons through a mentoring program;
3. To enhance the education of patients concerning heart and lung disease, particularly but not exclusively, among women; and
4. To enhance the education of women thoracic surgeons through seminars and other training mediums.