Diversity and Inclusion in the Virtual Era

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In the October 2021 issue of The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, Han and colleagues 1 Han J.J. Mays J.C. Iyengar A. et al. Wisdom from past presidents of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Ann Thorac Surg. 2021; 112: 1372-1377 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (2) Google Scholar reviewed the past 55 years of Presidential Addresses to The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. We read with vigor the lessons from these distinguished surgeons and their lifetime of experiences in leadership. We commend the authors for their thoughtful compilation of invaluable legacy knowledge. Many aspects of the review resonated with us, particularly the need for the specialty to promote diversity and inclusion, 1 of the 6 common themes of some Presidential Addresses. Wisdom From Past Presidents of The Society of Thoracic SurgeonsThe Annals of Thoracic SurgeryVol. 112Issue 4PreviewThe Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a highly impactful professional organization in cardiothoracic surgery and an important network of mentors for trainees. Annually, presidents of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons deliver an address encapsulating their professional experiences, lessons learned, and future vision for the field. We sought to summarize these lessons into salient points for trainees. Transcriptions from 1964 to 2018 were reviewed by residents and expounded into categories of importance for readers. Full-Text PDF An Idea Whose Time Has ComeThe Annals of Thoracic SurgeryVol. 114Issue 2PreviewOne cannot help but reflect deeply after perusing the archives of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) containing the presidential addresses that span the past 55 years.1 These documents contain the richly ambitious, yet humbling, story of our profession. Although most of our thoughts are generally preoccupied with the present, embarking on such a historical overview helped us see beyond our daily concerns and begin to understand the greater trajectory of our field. Full-Text PDF