WTS Committee Member Nominations Open

We are excited to invite all WTS members to get involved by volunteering for committee positions! Nominations are now open for the WTS 2026 Committee Member roles. This is your opportunity to help advance our mission as the only organization dedicated to supporting and promoting women in cardiothoracic surgery.

​To self-nominate or to nominate a colleague, please complete this form.

Submission Deadline: All nominations must be submitted by December 21, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. PDT.

Brigid Scanlan Traveling Mentorship Award Applications Open

Applications are now open for The WTS Brigid Scanlan Traveling Mentorship Award. This award is made possible by Scanlan International, Inc. and provides support for U.S. medical students and general surgery residents to gain exposure to women cardiothoracic surgeon mentors by visiting a WTS member for an elective period.

The application deadline is Wednesday, December 21, 2025,  11:59 p.m. PST.