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I am a CT surgeon, and I’m privileged to play an enormous role in the lives of all four of my children as well as those of my patients and their families. To be clear, women are wanted, needed, and can succeed in CTSurgery.
Mara Antonoff, MD, FACS
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Mara Antonoff, MD, FACS
@maraantonoff
Assoc Professor Thoracic & Cardiovascular Surgery, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Prez @womeninthoracic #ILookLikeASurgeon #tssmn #lcsm #MedEd #endcancer #ctcareers
- At an academic conference this am, I poured coffee outside a meeting before I entered. I was informed that the coffee was only for attendees. I stated “I’m an attendee.” “No, I mean only the surgeons.” I’m wearing a conference badge and dressed professionally. #TheFaceOfCTSurgery
- Replying to @maraantonoffMy goal in sharing this experience was to highlight the ongoing need to dispel myths and educate others, as we strive to create a surgical workforce in which we all can feel that we belong. This is an opportunity to change perceptions regarding #TheFaceOfCTSurgery.
- Asymptomatic cancer survivor comes in for surveillance cancer screening imaging. CT shows bilateral ground glass findings, so COVID test is ordered—and positive. Incidental findings such as this suggest frightening limitations in our awareness of infection rates.
00:00 - Replying to @DrSujanaENT @WomenInThoracic and 7 othersFor clarity, this interaction occurred with an employee of the venue.
- Women remain drastically underrepresented in CTSurgery ➡️our #NYerORCoverChallenge pics are often alone. #ILookLikeASurgeon
- Replying to @maraantonoffWomen in surgery are often underestimated. Let’s show our strength both inside and outside of the OR. Women surgeons, show us your pipes, while doing all that you do well. Let’s demonstrate the diversity of #SurgeonStrength! Spread the word!
- All-female thoracic surgery team rounding at @MDAndersonNews this weekend. I’m thrilled to be making cancer history with these outstanding @WomenSurgeons. Looking forward to a day when this is not a rare event! #oncsurgery @WomenInThoracic @TSRA_official @ThoracicStudent
- I couldn’t help but notice that something looked very familiar about the person in this image. @STS_CTsurgery #sts2024 @WomenInThoracic #TheFaceOfCTSurgery
- Replying to @md_stat @DDunn1234 and @topknifeI am a CT surgeon, and I’m privileged to play an enormous role in the lives of all four of my children as well as those of my patients and their families. To be clear, women are wanted, needed, and can succeed in CTSurgery.
- I am loving the hashtag #BadStockPhotosOfMyJob. Good humor. Here’s my #surgeon contribution. FYI, the head covering doesn’t serve its purpose if your hair is hanging into the sterile field. Fellow surgeons, what other examples can you offer to this thread?
- This is an important read for anyone who finds themselves as a majority demographic in their work. Understanding the perspective of underrepresented and often marginalized groups can help mitigate unconscious bias and achieve culture change. @WomenSurgeons
- Response of OR staff to surgeon behaviors: specific subgroups were more critical of female surgeons than males. Education is needed to address unconscious and conscious bias. @WomenSurgeons @AraVaporciyan @emcorsinimd @JessicaLuc1
