Summary: When Dr. Yolonda Colson passed her thoracic surgery boards in the early 2000s, just over 100 women were in the field. Over the course of her career she’s watched the number of women in the field grow. As the chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Mass General, Dr. Colson recognizes the value of diversity in the field. She talks about how she’s improving care for lung cancer patients, her career path and the important role that fostering community and seizing opportunities have playe
