Melanie Edwards M.D. (@medwards_md) 's Twitter Profile
Melanie Edwards M.D.

@medwards_md

Thoracic surgeon, patient advocate, cancer warrior. All posts are my own.

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Tom C. Nguyen, MD (@tomcnguyen) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Recent strategic planning meeting for the Thoracic Surgery Foudation in Chicago. Since 1988, TSF has raised over $30m providing more than 750 grants for education, outreach, and patient care. This is only the tip of the iceberg. More to come… The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF)

Surgical Clinics (@surgicalclinics) 's Twitter Profile Photo

OUT NOW! Our July 24 #SurgicalOncology Clinics devoted to Management of #Esophageal + #Gastric #Cancer, edited by Smita Sihag + Robert E. Merritt 12 articles @ surgonc.theclinics.com + @ScienceDirect + ClinicalKey @Clinicsreviews Elsevier Surgery Buy here: bit.ly/4b2OQC8

ABCTS (@abcts_1999) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Congratulations to Dr. Quiana Kern for graduating Cardiothoracic Surgery training MUSC CT Surgery Residency.  She is the first Black woman in the COUNTRY to graduate from an I-6 program. She was aptly awarded the Rosalyn Scott Trailblazer award. The ABCTS family is SO proud!

Congratulations to Dr. Quiana Kern for graduating Cardiothoracic Surgery training <a href="/ct_musc/">MUSC CT Surgery Residency</a>.  She is the first Black woman in the COUNTRY to graduate from an I-6 program. She was aptly awarded the Rosalyn Scott Trailblazer award. The <a href="/ABCTS_1999/">ABCTS</a> family is SO proud!
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF) (@thoracicsurgfnd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Thanks to our generous donors, TSF offers 25+ unique awards to support surgeons at all career stages. Apply before September 15, 2024 for more than $1.7 million in available award funds. . #ThoracicSurgeryFoundation #SocietyOfThoracicSurgeons #TSFaward

Thanks to our generous donors, TSF offers 25+ unique awards to support surgeons at all career stages. Apply before September 15, 2024 for more than $1.7 million in available award funds.
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#ThoracicSurgeryFoundation #SocietyOfThoracicSurgeons #TSFaward
Mara Antonoff, MD, FACS (@maraantonoff) 's Twitter Profile Photo

“We’re no longer a silent minority; we are a force of change.” Words from our WomenInThoracicSurg President, Dr Daniela at #WTS2024. “We’re here not just to break down barriers, but to ensure they stay down for the generations to come.”

“We’re no longer a silent minority; we are a force of change.” Words from our <a href="/WomenInThoracic/">WomenInThoracicSurg</a> President, Dr <a href="/Daniela_Molena/">Daniela</a> at #WTS2024. “We’re here not just to break down barriers, but to ensure they stay down for the generations to come.”
Melanie Edwards M.D. (@medwards_md) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Apply for the TSF Levi Watkins Innovation and Leadership Development Scholarship by 9/15. With an elite cohort of prior awardees, this is a great opportunity for career development. The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF) Olugbenga Okusanya MD Leah Backhus MD MPH FACS @DavidCookeMD J. W. Awori Hayanga MD thoracicsurgeryfoundation.org/awards/watkins

Daniela (@daniela_molena) 's Twitter Profile Photo

The first inaugural WTS meeting was unique in every way. I felt embraced by the sense of community and belonging. Thanks to all members of WomenInThoracicSurg! I feel energized, inspired and extremely grateful!

The first inaugural WTS meeting was unique in every way. I felt embraced by the sense of community and belonging. Thanks to all members of <a href="/WomenInThoracic/">WomenInThoracicSurg</a>! I feel energized, inspired and extremely grateful!
Melanie Edwards M.D. (@medwards_md) 's Twitter Profile Photo

This Women in Medicine Month I’m honored to celebrate inspiring women surgeons: Jennifer Ellis Leah Backhus MD MPH FACS. Your leadership and dedication pave the way for the future of surgery. @amcollsurgeons #ACSwomeninsurgery #ACSwomeninmedicine #womeninmedicine #womeninsurgery

This Women in Medicine Month I’m honored to celebrate inspiring women surgeons: <a href="/JenniferEllisMD/">Jennifer Ellis</a> <a href="/leahbackhusmd/">Leah Backhus MD MPH FACS</a>. Your leadership and dedication pave the way for the future of surgery. @amcollsurgeons #ACSwomeninsurgery #ACSwomeninmedicine #womeninmedicine #womeninsurgery
ABCTS (@abcts_1999) 's Twitter Profile Photo

YEAR #3 of the ABCTS/STS CT Surgery Pipeline Program is here!!! UIM med students and general surgery residents have the opportunity to work with the best surgeons at the finest institutions. See details & testimonials from past scholarship recipients below &DM with any questions!

YEAR #3 of the ABCTS/STS CT Surgery Pipeline Program is here!!! UIM med students and general surgery residents have the opportunity to work with the best surgeons at the finest institutions. See details &amp; testimonials from past scholarship recipients below &amp;DM with any questions!
Mara Antonoff, MD, FACS (@maraantonoff) 's Twitter Profile Photo

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and WomenInThoracicSurg are wearing white at #STSA2024 to show our support! We need more screening, more research, more compassion, less stigma, and more emphasis on patient experiences and perspectives. #WTSWearsWhiteForLC Southern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA)

November is Lung Cancer Awareness Month, and <a href="/WomenInThoracic/">WomenInThoracicSurg</a> are wearing white at #STSA2024 to show our support! 

We need more screening, more research, more compassion, less stigma, and more emphasis on patient experiences and perspectives.

#WTSWearsWhiteForLC

<a href="/OfficialSTSA/">Southern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA)</a>
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF) (@thoracicsurgfnd) 's Twitter Profile Photo

Let us celebrate Dr. Braunwald's remarkable legacy, embodied in the Nina Starr Braunwald Research Award, which has honored extraordinary women surgeon-scientists since 1993. Consider donating today to help further this vital work in Dr. Braunwald's honor: form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/thoracic-…

Let us celebrate Dr. Braunwald's remarkable legacy, embodied in the Nina Starr Braunwald Research Award, which has honored extraordinary women surgeon-scientists since 1993. Consider donating today to help further this vital work in Dr. Braunwald's honor: form-renderer-app.donorperfect.io/give/thoracic-…