As PD for our CT Surgery training program at MD Anderson Cancer Center, I'm proud that we strive to provide training to diverse CT surgeons of the future who represent the patients whom we serve. Diverse teams are better teams. #ILookLikeASurgeon #TheFaceOfCTSurgery WomenInThoracicSurg

I am one proud program director today! Our MD Anderson Cancer Center thoracic surgery fellows, Drs Kyle Mitchell and David Nelson, MD MSc won the CTSurgery showdown championship today! I’m so happy that the final jeopardy was “who was lariche?” #STS2023 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ren%C3%A9…

The The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is hosting a free webinar on Segmental Resection for Lung Cancer on Thurs Sept 15 at 6pm CST. This will be an outstanding event featuring well-known presenters and panelists, including MD Anderson Cancer Center's own Dr. David Rice. #tssmn #lcsm

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In this recent study, 3 diagnostic errors accounted for 75% of all lg med malpractice claims (38% cancer, 23% CV, 14% infection). I wonder, does the ⬆️ $ associated w Rx perhaps bias us to take shortcuts during diagnosis or is this a knowledge gap? (improvediagnosis.org/news_posts/ana…)

Excited to be at today’s advisory board meeting of MD Anderson’s Leadership Institute. Observing these great students of leadership it becomes clear that in leadership, like education, expertise is not generalizable. Being a good surgeon does not = a good leader. MD Anderson Cancer Center

Amazing, the simple act of applying more ERAS components (as opposed to implementing a full ERAS program) still led to better outcomes. Speaks to the evidenced based core underpinning ERAS components. This is something we all can do now. #oncsurgery jamanetwork.com/journals/jamas…

The sound of the bell ringing is indescribable! It means so many things for different people. For me, it meant I completed my role in the plan of care, which was to get through the 6 months of chemotherapy. What a joyous moment!!! #MyPinkPowerJourney

Clearly there is some work to do. I am deeply saddened that such a high percentage would consider quitting or worse, advise others to stay away. This is not how you attract the most talented into a profession’s ranks. This is not an example of openness. jamanetwork.com/journals/jamas…

Agree completely. What a talented pool of individuals. I am truly blessed to be included in their ranks as an honorary member. Of course i am talking about the WomenInThoracicSurg The other male honorees are pretty amazing too😁

One of the best Nother’s day gifts we could ever want. Congrats to our daughter, class of 2019. On to grad school!

#Ecigarettes , vape pens and JUUL are often marketed as safe alternatives to cigarettes. But they're not. Here's what our Ernest Hawk, MD, MPH and @JenniferCofer recommend telling your kids about #vaping . #endcancer

STS President Robert S.D. Higgins, MD joins incoming Executive Director Elaine Weiss and retiring Executive Director Rob Wynbrandt at HQ today. Dr. Higgins's portrait was unveiled on the STS Wall of Presidents. Robert Higgins, MD, MSHA

Another terrific talk by @erinmcorsinimd at #ASC2019 discussing differential response to male and female surgeon behavior by OR personnel. Very proud of her work with us MD Anderson Cancer Center!

WomenSurgeons WomenInThoracicSurg Assoc4AcademicSurgery Society of University Surgeons (SUS) Ara Vaporciyan Jessica G.Y. Luc, MD

Not only did Jessica G.Y. Luc, MD nail her talk and make me so proud, she managed to answer a question as a perfect segue into a plug for @erinmcorsinimd’s talk tomorrow at #ASC2019 at the 7:30A session, when she’ll present on predictors of sex-based bias in response to surgeon behavior!

Dr Erin Corsini, our clinical research fellow at MD Anderson Cancer Center, presents our work on the impact of mutational analysis in resected pulmonary colorectal metastasis. Some mutations are adverse while APC is actually protective. Slowly starting to unravel genetic influences.

Celebrating an amazing 29 y of service to ⁦MD Anderson Cancer Center⁩. A truly remarkable Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Fe Jularbal. A mentor to the countless APP’s hired since she started. Her contributions to pt care are beyond measure. Thank you so very much Fe, for everything.

I join the entire MD Anderson community in mourning the loss of Dr. Waun Ki Hong. His pioneering clinical research and his commitment to mentorship have improved and extended the lives of cancer patients everywhere. We will honor his legacy in our continued work to #endcancer .

Our Thoracic Center’s expertise allows us to offer hope for #lungcancer patients whose disease may be considered untreatable elsewhere. Learn more: bit.ly/2k662PY #CancerMoonshot #endcancer

The draft #Milestones 2.0 for #Surgery are posted for public comment from the community. Comment deadline is 11/25. More at: bit.ly/2PjV22I #ACGME #MedEd #Surgery

E-cigarettes, vape pens and JUUL are often marketed as safe alternatives to cigarettes. But they're not safe for kids.

Here's what Ernest Hawk, MD, MPH and @JenniferCofer recommend you tell your kids about e-cigarettes. #endcancer