Aims

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‘The Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery is committed to increasing the number of women appointed into our specialty as well as their participation at a local and national level.’

Engage

To develop new initiatives to attract women to cardiothoracic surgery in the UK

Collaborate

To work with other allied societies to identify and address reasons for gender inequality

Support

To champion changes in working practice which promote equity for all cardiothoracic surgeons, trainees, nursing and allied health professionals

Inform

To provide contemporary educational resources and support re issues relevant to women in cardiothoracic surgery

Network

To create a community of women in cardiothoracic surgery at all levels including trainees/consultants/nurses/allied professionals across the UK