The mission of Women in Thoracic Surgery includes the following:
1.
To enhance the quality of medical care given to patients of the members;
2.
To focus on the development of women thoracic surgeons through a
mentoring program;
3.
To enhance the education of patients concerning heart and lung disease,
particularly but not exclusively, among women; and
4.
To enhance the education of women thoracic surgeons through seminars
and other training mediums.