November 1st 2023.
Dr. Africa Wallace's appointment as President of the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society (ECTSS) is a historic one - she is the first Black female to occupy the role.
Dr. Wallace is a board-certified thoracic surgeon and director of thoracic surgery at Capital Health. She expressed her enthusiasm for the new role in a press release, saying, “The ECTSS works to advance the highest standards of excellence in patient care through education, research, and surgical training programs. I'm excited to lead an organization that aligns with my personal commitment to quality, diversity, and inclusion in health care and Capital Health's mission of improving the health and well-being of the communities it serves.”
At Capital Health Medical Center – Hopewell, Dr. Wallace specializes in treating cancer patients and performing procedures for other conditions that involve diseased or injured organs. She is part of a team of surgeons who perform the robotic-assisted procedures, and co-leads the Capital Health Lung Center of Excellence, which provides comprehensive care in the detection, evaluation, monitoring, and treatment of lung disease.
Dr. Wallace's research focuses on using minimally invasive approaches in pulmonary and esophageal surgery to treat diseases such as cancer. She is also part of the Society of Thoracic Surgery's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Work Force and a member of the Women in Thoracic Surgery and Association of Women Surgeons. Her research includes studies on “racial disparities in the surgical management of thoracic cancers.”
Dr. Wallace's appointment to the ECTSS is an important step forward in increasing representation and diversity in cardiothoracic surgery. Her work in the field has already made great strides for the medical community, and she is sure to continue to make a lasting impact.
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