Women in Thoracic Surgery (WTS) is excited to host its 3rd Annual Meeting this November at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Florida. The conference begins on November 4 with a Welcome Breakfast, followed by a full day of educational sessions and concluding that evening with the Gala. On November 5, attendees will gather for breakfast before the meeting concludes at 12:00 p.m.

Kick off the morning of Thursday, November 5 by joining your WTS colleagues for a fun, non-competitive run or walk at your own pace. Whether you're an avid runner or simply looking to enjoy the scenery and connect with fellow attendees, all fitness levels are welcome. The registration fee is ($20) includes participation in the Fun Run/Walk and a commemorative event t-shirt.

Download the Conference Program HERE


Location:

Disney's Yacht Club Resort 

1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard | Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830 | 904-261-6161


Registration Categories and Fees:

You will be able to register using the following categories. Be sure to register before September 15 to get the Early Bird pricing. 

Event registration closes on Monday, October 26, 2026


*Cancellation Policy: Please submit your cancellation and refund request in writing to the WTS Event Manager at juliev@inventures.com, and state your reason for canceling. Refunds requested on or before October 6, 2026, will receive a full refund minus a $50.00 USD administrative fee. Requests received on or after October 7, 2026, will not receive a refund.

Please consider donating to the WTS to support our ongoing initiatives to elevate women in thoracic surgery, embracing diversity and replacing exclusion with inclusion. Support at any level is sincerely appreciated. DONATE HERE.





Agenda

Wednesday, November 4
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
7:00 AM
7:00 AM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
8:10 AM - 8:20 AM
8:10 AM - 8:20 AM
8:20 AM - 9:05 AM
8:20 AM - 9:05 AM
The surgeon I became when I stopped operating: Rethinking identity, power and purpose in modern medicine.
9:45 AM - 10:30 AM
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
Parallel Career Sessions - Early Career Symposium
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Parallel Career Sessions - Early Career Symposium
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
11:00 AM - 11:15 AM
Parallel Career Sessions - Early Career Symposium
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
11:15 AM - 11:30 PM
11:15 AM - 11:30 PM
Parallel Career Sessions - Early Career Symposium
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
11:45 AM - 12:45 PM
Restoring Function After Chest Surgery: The Evolving Role of Cardiothoracic Cryo Nerve Block
12:55 PM - 1:25 PM
12:55 PM - 1:25 PM
Producing the Sh*t Out of Cancer
1:25 PM - 2:00 PM
1:25 PM - 2:00 PM
2:00 PM - 2:45 PM
2:45 PM - 3:30 PM
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
Sex-Specific Differences in Left Ventricular Remodeling Before Mitral Valve Repair for Degenerative Mitral Regurgitation
From Passive Viewing to Active Engagement: How Academic Social Media Influences Patient Participation in Lung Cancer Care
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM
Room to Grow: Donor Oversizing Is Not Associated with Worse Survival In Small Children After Heart Transplantation
Too Young to Screen, Too Late to Treat: Age-Specific Disparities in Lung Cancer Presentation in Women
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
Sex-specific Outcomes Affect Long-Term Survival for Patients Undergoing Type A Aortic Dissection Repair
Sex Differences in Patient-Reported Outcomes Following Thoracic Surgery
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM
The Frailty Gap: Sex Differences in a Grip-to-Gait Assessment
Comparative Analysis of Gastric Conduit Dilation After Esophagectomy Between Pyloroplasty Vs. Pyloromyotomy
4:10 PM - 4:20 PM
4:10 PM - 4:20 PM
Evaluation of Sex Differences in Mitral Repair for Endocarditis
Rural Disparities in Lung Cancer Care: Associations between Distance to Hospital, Community Income, and Time-to-Treatment
4:20 PM - 4:30 PM
4:20 PM - 4:30 PM
Population-Standardized Racial and Ethnic Representation Across the Adult Heart Transplantation Pathway: A Four-Decade Analysis
Postoperative Timing and Sampling Opportunity Shape Single-Variant ddPCR Surveillance After NSCLC Resection
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
6:30 PM - 7:00 PM
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
7:00 PM - 9:30 PM
Dinner, dancing, awards ceremony, honorary member recognition and silent auction.
Thursday, November 5
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Missed Opportunities – Rethinking Lung Cancer Screening in Women
8:15 AM - 8:20 AM
8:15 AM - 8:20 AM
Results of the WTS Research Needs Assessment: What do we need to be in the game?
8:20 AM - 8:30 AM
8:20 AM - 8:30 AM
Getting in the Game: Surgical Education Research
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
8:30 AM - 8:40 AM
Getting in the Game: Industry/Pharma Sponsored Research
8:40 AM - 8:50 AM
8:40 AM - 8:50 AM
Getting in the Game: Obtaining Grant Funding
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM
8:50 AM - 9:00 AM
Getting in the Game: Database Research
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
9:00 AM - 9:10 AM
Getting in the Game: How to Get Your Research Published
9:10 AM - 9:20 AM
9:10 AM - 9:20 AM
Panel Discussion
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
9:30 AM - 9:45 AM
Building a Multinational Program for Women Thoracic Surgeons
9:40 AM - 9:50 AM
9:40 AM - 9:50 AM
Defining the Role for Women CT Surgeons in Asia
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM
9:50 AM - 10:00 AM
International Collaborations: Why and How
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel Discussion
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
11:00 AM - 11:55 AM
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM
11:55 AM - 12:00 PM
12:00 PM
12:00 PM

Speakers

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Exhibitors

Thoracic Surgery Foundation

The Charitable Heart of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Masthead

Masthead® post-surgical bras, including the flagship Elizabeth Pink Surgical Bra® known as “the pink one,” are suitable for procedures such as mastectomy, lumpectomy, reconstruction, cardiothoracic, orthopedic and other procedures.

MedTech/Johnson & Johnson

At Johnson & Johnson MedTech, we are working to solve the world’s most pressing healthcare challenges through innovations at the intersection of biology and technology.

KLS Martin LP

KLS Martin's portfolio includes specialized implants for sternal closure, rib fracture stabilization, chest wall reconstruction, and IPS "Individual Patient Solutions" for pre-surgical thoracic planning.

Arthrex

Arthrex expands into cardiothoracic care with innovation, surgeon partnership, and education, extending our mission to provide meaningful solutions across cardiac and thoracic surgical needs.

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Location

Location: Disney's Yacht Club Resort, 1700 Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

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