Serving Women in Thoracic Surgery Since 1986

WTS is the only organization dedicated to the support and advancement of women in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Please visit us via the following links on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

Upcoming Events and Opportunities

WTS Membership Meeting & Reception at the STS 62nd Annual Meeting

Join us at the WTS Membership Meeting & Reception at the STS 62nd Annual Meeting on January 31, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the St. James Ballroom at the Hilton Riverside, New Orleans, LA.

Open Applications

Applications are now open for the WTS Colson Scholarship and the AATS/WTS Women Scholars Program! These programs are a collaboration between the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and Women in Thoracic Surgery to support women in surgical training with an interest in cardiothoracic surgery.

The deadline to apply for both scholarships is March 1, 2026, 11:59 PM PDT.

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Find an Expert

WTS has created an expert repository, connected directly to searchable member’s pages. It includes all WTS members in good standing that have a demonstrated area of clinical and/or research expertise.