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Sara Kim, M.D.
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Mansi Shah, M.D.

Updated Jan. 21, 2015

Two UNC residents in General Surgery – Sara Kim, M.D., and Mansi Shah, M.D. – have won scholarships from Women in Thoracic Surgery.

Dr. Kim is a graduate of the University of Florida School of Medicine and is in her second year of Surgery residency.

Dr. Shah is a graduate of Boston University School of Medicine and has completed three years of Surgery residency; she is working this year in the lab of UNC pediatric surgeon Sean McLean, M.D.

They are among 12 winners of the scholarships this year. The scholarships cover meeting registration fees, lodging and up to $500 in travel expenses for the winners to attend the annual Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) meeting, which is taking place in San Diego, CA, Jan. 25-28, 2015.

The WTS Scholarship Program is open to female medical students, general surgery residents and thoracic surgery residents who are interested in a career in cardiothoracic surgery.