The Women of Colombian Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery: A Survey-based Assessment

Semin Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2021;33(2):618-622. doi: 10.1053/j.semtcvs.2020.11.008. Epub 2020 Nov 8.

Abstract

In Colombia, the number of younger female surgeons is increasing along with a growing interest in thoracic and cardiac surgery. It is our duty to motivate young female surgeons in pursuing a career in chest surgery to answer the already growing deficit of cardio-thoracic surgeons.

Keywords: Cardiac surgery; Colombia; Thoracic surgery; Women.

MeSH terms

  • Cardiac Surgical Procedures* / adverse effects
  • Colombia
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Thoracic Surgery*