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Community of CT surgeons looking DOWN at the glass ceiling. Established to cultivate, motivate & mentor the next generation of Black surgeons to do the same!

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Joined February 2023
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@ABCTS_1999
ABCTS
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💪🏽💪🏽.
@obieze_nwanna_n
Obieze "Obi" Nwanna-Nzewunwa 🇳🇬
2 months
It's an immense honor to have been selected, by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery Board of Directors @AATSHQ, to be recipient of the prestigious AATS Robotic Thoracic Surgery Fellowship Award. #AATS2025.#Humbled #Grateful & #Blessed @ABCTS_1999
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RT @obieze_nwanna_n: It's an immense honor to have been selected, by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery Board of Directors @AATS….
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ABCTS
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Great vibes and great views overlooking the Seattle waterfront at the ABCTS Happy Hour during the 105th annual meeting of AATS! Such an amazing group of surgeons, trainees and medical students. Grateful for our amazing community!"
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@ABCTS_1999
ABCTS
3 months
Congrats! Representation matters!.
@LatinoSurgery
LatinoSurgSociety
3 months
🙌🏽 Emily Rodriguez, MD from Johns Hopkins, matched into Cardiothoracic Surgery at USC! A phenomenal achievement at the highest level. The heart of surgery, literally. #Match2025 #CTsurgery #LatinoSurgery
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@ABCTS_1999
ABCTS
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Also, a huge shoutout to Twitter-less 2024 ABCTS Scholarship recipient Ibraheem Hamzat for matching into general surgery at @MGHSurgery! 🎉 We are so proud of you! You're on the path to becoming an outstanding CT surgeon, and we can’t wait to see all you accomplish.
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ABCTS
3 months
This is MAJOR! Huge accomplishment by @cjckw1 🔥🙌🔥.
@UPMC_CTSurgery
Pitt Cardiothoracic Surgery Department
3 months
Welcoming Adham and CJ to the UPMC Cardiothoracic Residency Program! 🌟🌟 Here’s to an exciting journey ahead—welcome aboard! 🫀🫁 #Match2025
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@ABCTS_1999
ABCTS
3 months
Huge congrats to Joiliana! We are so proud of you! Many great CT surgeons have taken a road less traveled and remember, life is about the journey, not just the destination. Keep pushing forward, and trust that your journey is leading you exactly where you're meant to be! 💪🏾.
@JoilianaABL
Joiliana Lecointe, MD (she/her)
3 months
Though I was disappointed to find out I didn’t match, I am beyond happy to begin my surgeon journey as a preliminary surgery resident at @UCSFSurgery !!
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@ABCTS_1999
ABCTS
3 months
"Anotha One! 🔥" Huge congrats to @love_azap, another ABCTS Pipeline Scholarship recipient and absolute superstar! 🚀 Keep trailblazing and shattering glass ceilings—we couldn’t be prouder!.
@love_azap
Lovette Azap, MD
4 months
I can’t believe I matched into my dream program @CCFSurgery @ClevelandClinic !! This journey has been long and filled with challenges, sacrifices, and countless hours in the OR and beyond. Here’s to the next chapter and living in answered prayers! #Match2025
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ABCTS
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Congrats to ABCTS member and former Pipeline Program scholarship recipient @JustinOlivera_1! We're so proud to see you thriving—Harvard/MGH is lucky to have you! We feel like proud uncles and aunties watching your journey. Keep making us proud! 🎉👏.
@JustinOliveraMD
Justin A. Olivera, MD
4 months
From the Bronx to Boston‼️. An honor and privilege to join the @MGHSurgery family, filled with gratitude and appreciation. SEE YOU SOON‼️😁. #Match2025
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@ABCTS_1999
ABCTS
4 months
One of our biggest and brightest stars! Congratulations Dr. Wilder, well earned and well deserved! @FWilder9.
@JustinOliveraMD
Justin A. Olivera, MD
4 months
Congratulations @FWilder9 on your appointment, you continue to inspire!. @ABCTS_1999 @WomenInThoracic.
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@ABCTS_1999
ABCTS
4 months
RT @DellMedCardiac: So proud of @DellMedSchool’s own @MamBa_Inspire. Add it to the list of accomplishments.
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@ABCTS_1999
ABCTS
4 months
@STS_CTsurgery @MamBa_Inspire @Shane_S_Scott @LFaniyi52324 @basturk_maylis @WomenInThoracic @OhioStateSurg @UCDavisSurgery @BrighamThoracic @ThoracicStudent This years scholarship recipients and the institutions where they will be completing their rotations are as follows(Clockwise from top left): .-Mamadou Balde, UC Davis .-Maylis Basturk, Brigham & Women’s Hospital .-Shane Scott, Stanford .-Lukman Faniyi, The Ohio State University.
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ABCTS
4 months
Without further ado, ABCTS is proud to present our 2025 ABCTS Pipeline Program scholarship winners! We had an impressive applicant pool but these exemplarily future CT surgeons stood out from the rest! We are thankful to the @STS_CTsurgery & our partnering institutions (Thread)
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@ABCTS_1999
ABCTS
5 months
Can't wait! This is sure to be another amazing night of laughter, forging new friendships and networking! . DM with any questions!.
@FWilder9
Fatima Wilder
5 months
Join us tonight at the LCTS-ABCTS social at the STS!! @ABCTS_1999 @saraj_pereira @STS_CTsurgery @LatinoCTS
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@ABCTS_1999
ABCTS
6 months
Today is the day! The final day to submit your application to the ABCTS pipeline program!. The applications are pouring in from an impressive group of aspiring CT surgeons!.
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@ABCTS_1999
ABCTS
6 months
Applications for the ABCTS Pipeline Scholarship are due next week (01/20). Please DM or email us with any questions regarding your application.
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@ABCTS_1999
ABCTS
6 months
Only 12 MORE DAYS to submit your application for the ABCTS/STS Pipeline Scholarship Program! . This is an incredible opportunity! But don’t take our word for it, hear from 2024 scholarship recipient @JustinOlivera_1 about his experience at The Brigham and Women’s Hospital!
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ABCTS
6 months
2024 was a great year for ABCTS!✨Our members achieved incredible milestones, and together we made major strides in organizational growth,mentorship, programming & advocacy. We’re so proud of what we’ve accomplished. The future is bright as we look toward an even greater 2025!🌟.
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@ABCTS_1999
ABCTS
7 months
We are only ONE MONTH away from the deadline for application to the ABCTS/STS pipeline program. Yesterday, TSMA/ABCTS hosted a fantastic webinar discussing this incredible opportunity. 25+ exceptional medical students and surgical residents were in attendance.
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@ThoracicStudent
TSMA
7 months
🚨 ABCTS/STS Pipeline Program: Call for Applications & Nominations 🚨. The Association of Black Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons are now accepting applications for the Pipeline to CT Surgery Scholarship Program!
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