Dr. Douglas E Wood

Lobectomy After Neoadjuvant Therapy

Since the late 20th century, Chinese medicine has developed rapidly in comparison to the rest of the world, being China one of the countries which have made more significant advances in medical research and treatments. Aiming to provide a comprehensive, in-depth look at how Chinese medicine is practiced and examine its impact on global health, we are proud to introduce Meet the Masters, as part of the Healing in China series, which brings together the best Chinese KOLs and top surgeons from other regions of the world to guide you through their surgeries and transfer years of knowledge. In this event, AIS Channel specially invites top thoracic surgery experts from China, the United Kingdom and the United States to share academic insights on lobectomy after neoadjuvant therapy. This event features operation videos, case sharing, and interactive discussions to enhance surgical skills and improve global standards in this field.

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Initiatives in the Surgical Specialties

As cataclysmic events have demonstrated the pressing need to provide diversity, equity, and inclusion in all walks of life, professional organizations have responded with programs and other interventions to ensure these concepts are included in our clinical care, membership and leadership of professional organizations, with particular attention to our pipeline of future membership. In light of this, Specialty Surgery Regents from the American College of Surgeons have come together in this program to share the efforts made in their academic programs and professional societies to address their diverse needs and concerns. Each specialty is unique in the demographics of its patients and surgical workforce. Each has different priorities and solutions. The panelists share their collective experiences, programs, and initiatives in an effort to provide innovative solutions to all surgeons and surgical organizations. The program is constructed to inspire others in their efforts to bring Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to all aspects of surgical life and surgical care and provide a bright future for ALL of our patients and surgeons.

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Diversity in the Cardiothoracic Surgery Workforce time for Change

Cardiothoracic surgery is among the least diverse specialties in terms of racial and gender diversity. Lack of diversity is detrimental to patient care, physician well-being, and stifles innovation.

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Women In Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Global Perspective

Welcome and introduction – Dr. Douglas Wood (USA) and Dr. Steven D. Wexner (USA) Time for a change: women leading in cardiothoracic surgery – Dr. Leah Backhus (USA) The National and Global impact of “Women in Thoracic Surgery”  – Dr. Lauren C. Kane (USA) Women in thoracic surgery: European perspectives – Dr. Cecilia Pompili (UK) Realities and challenges for female cardiothoracic surgeons: an African perspective – Dr. Susan Vosloo (South Africa) Women in thoracic surgery: Asian perspective – Dr. Aki K Kobayashi (Japan)      Women in thoracic surgery: perspectives from South America – Dr. Paula Ugalde (Brazil) From female surgical resident to academic leaders: challenges and pathways forward – Dr. Gunda Leschber (Germany) Discussion – All faculty moderated by Dr. Douglas Wood (USA)

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Lessons from Leaders in DE&I: Creating and Perpetuating Opportunities

PROGRAM   Creating a DE&I culture in a health care enterprise – Dr. Conor Delaney (USA)Prioritizing DE&I at the American College of Surgeons – Dr. Timothy Eberlein (USA)Conquering unconscious bias – Dr. Doug Wood (USA)Developing women leaders – Dr. Diana Farmer (USA)Disparities in cancer care – Dr. William Cance (USA)Diversity in Clinical Trials – Ms. Cassandra Smith (USA)Discussion –All faculty moderated by Dr. Steven Wexner (USA) and Dr. Patricia Turner (USA) FACULTY Dr William Cance (USA) – Chief Medical and Scientific Officer of the American Cancer Society Dr Conor Delaney (USA) – CEO of Cleveland Clinic Florida, USA Dr Timothy Eberlein (USA) – Director, Alvin J. Siteman Cancer Center, Spencer T. and Ann W. Olin Distinguished Professor; and Bixby Professor and Chairman, Department of Surgery, Washington University School of Medicine, USA Dr Diana Farmer (USA) – Chair of Surgery at the University of California Davis Health System; American College of Surgeons Board of Regents  Ms. Cassandra Smith - Director, Diversity & Inclusion in Clinical Trials at The Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson Dr Patricia Turner (USA) – Director, Division of Membership Services, American College of Surgeons past Chair, AMA Council on Medical Education; past Chair, Surgical Section, National Medical Association; past President, Society of Black Academic Surgeons; and Member, Board of Directors, Council on Medical Specialty Societies Dr Steven Wexner (USA) – Director, Digestive Disease Institute, Chair, Department of Colorectal Surgery, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Past President American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons, Past President American Board of Colon and Rectal Surgery, Past President Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons, Editor-in-Chief Surgery, Vice-Chair, Board of Regents, American College of Surgeons Dr Doug Wood (USA) – The Henry N. Harkins Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, University of Washington; American College of Surgeons Board of Regents; Past President of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons; Past Director of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery; Past President Cardiothoracic Surgery Network (CTSNet)