Cardiothoracic surgery remains one of the most unevenly gender-distributed subspecialties, with <4% of board certified cardiothoracic surgeons identifying as women.    Dr. Ni-Cheng Liang interviews Dr. Susan Tracciola about gender inequity in medicine, especially in cardiothoracic surgery.     We discuss how we can bring about meaningful change towards gender equity in medicine.    Uneven compensation and promotion opportunities, archaic views on family structure, and unfair scrutiny of women surgeons remain ongoing barriers for gender equity. Some solutions offered from AMA’s gender equity policy include involvement of women in leadership roles, mentorship and sponsorship of non male identifying trainees, and colleagues, transparency regarding pay and promotion criteria.     We hope that you will join us in holding your practice, healthcare system, local, regional and state medical societies accountable for education and research on  gender influences in leadership development, contract negotiations, and career advancement strategies.   The Mindful Moment offering is a reflection and practice of how to navigate gender inequity in the moment with tender and fierce self-compassion.  If you enjoyed this podcast please help us help others find us by leaving a written review on Apple Podcasts and sharing.  Dr. Susan Trocciola is available for speaking engagements, please contact her at suetrocciola@gmail.com , and for more information about her: www.linkedin.com/in/susan-trocciola-a702abb6/   If you want to find calm, contentment, and a clear and meaningful path forward in areas of your life beyond relationships, I invite you to explore private mindful coaching with Dr. Mahoney www.jessiemahoneymd.com If you want to develop a mindfulness practice, reach out to Dr. Liang www.awakenbreath.org *Nothing in this episode should be considered medical advice.