Dominique Vervoort
@dvervoort.bsky.social
🇧🇪 in 🇨🇦. PhD Candidate @ Division of Cardiac Surgery, University of Toronto. MSt in Practical Ethics Candidate @ University of Oxford. Advisor @ Global Surgery Foundation. Ultramarathon runner x obstacle course racer.
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Hello, Bluesky! 🦋
Dom here, a #GlobalSurgery & #HealthEquity advocate and researcher in Toronto 🇨🇦, predominantly focusing on cardiovascular health and #GlobalCardiacSurgery.
Slowly leaving the remnants of Twitter for the same reasons as many of you, hoping to re-engage with changemakers 🌐 here! 🫶
Dom here, a #GlobalSurgery & #HealthEquity advocate and researcher in Toronto 🇨🇦, predominantly focusing on cardiovascular health and #GlobalCardiacSurgery.
Slowly leaving the remnants of Twitter for the same reasons as many of you, hoping to re-engage with changemakers 🌐 here! 🫶
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Big thanks to @OperationSmile for supporting the WHA78 Side-Event: Operating for Equity! 🌍
Your commitment to strengthening surgical systems is helping us work towards Universal Health Coverage
Join us online on May 19th at
rb.gy/mbjio9
#WHA78 #SurgicalEquity #OperationSmile
Your commitment to strengthening surgical systems is helping us work towards Universal Health Coverage
Join us online on May 19th at
rb.gy/mbjio9
#WHA78 #SurgicalEquity #OperationSmile
May 7, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Big thanks to @OperationSmile for supporting the WHA78 Side-Event: Operating for Equity! 🌍
Your commitment to strengthening surgical systems is helping us work towards Universal Health Coverage
Join us online on May 19th at
rb.gy/mbjio9
#WHA78 #SurgicalEquity #OperationSmile
Your commitment to strengthening surgical systems is helping us work towards Universal Health Coverage
Join us online on May 19th at
rb.gy/mbjio9
#WHA78 #SurgicalEquity #OperationSmile
Thank you to the @accintouch.bsky.social and conference organizers for the invitation to speak & bring #GlobalCardiacSurgery to #ACC25 agenda.
Six billion people, including over 90% of children born with #CHD, lack access to safe, timely, and quality cardiac surgery when needed.
Time for a change.
Six billion people, including over 90% of children born with #CHD, lack access to safe, timely, and quality cardiac surgery when needed.
Time for a change.
March 30, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Thank you to the @accintouch.bsky.social and conference organizers for the invitation to speak & bring #GlobalCardiacSurgery to #ACC25 agenda.
Six billion people, including over 90% of children born with #CHD, lack access to safe, timely, and quality cardiac surgery when needed.
Time for a change.
Six billion people, including over 90% of children born with #CHD, lack access to safe, timely, and quality cardiac surgery when needed.
Time for a change.
"Try and reach out to two people [you connect with online or read their paper] each week .. instead of just posting and reposting." - Dr. John Erwin
#ACC25
#ACC25
March 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"Try and reach out to two people [you connect with online or read their paper] each week .. instead of just posting and reposting." - Dr. John Erwin
#ACC25
#ACC25
Absolutely love that #ACC25 has a dedicated (and incredibly well attended) #HealthEquity Hub @accintouch.bsky.social!
As inaugural Chair of @ccs-scc.bsky.social Trainee Committee's Health Equity Working Group, I'm hopeful for similar effort up in 🇨🇦 in near future.
Plus, #CTSurgery societies next?
As inaugural Chair of @ccs-scc.bsky.social Trainee Committee's Health Equity Working Group, I'm hopeful for similar effort up in 🇨🇦 in near future.
Plus, #CTSurgery societies next?
March 29, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Absolutely love that #ACC25 has a dedicated (and incredibly well attended) #HealthEquity Hub @accintouch.bsky.social!
As inaugural Chair of @ccs-scc.bsky.social Trainee Committee's Health Equity Working Group, I'm hopeful for similar effort up in 🇨🇦 in near future.
Plus, #CTSurgery societies next?
As inaugural Chair of @ccs-scc.bsky.social Trainee Committee's Health Equity Working Group, I'm hopeful for similar effort up in 🇨🇦 in near future.
Plus, #CTSurgery societies next?
Great to be at #ACC25 and see conference halls and rooms packed for all the latest and greatest in 🫀 care!
Excited to talk pediatric #GlobalCardiacSurgery tomorrow morning, and keep moving the needle with colleagues from around the world 🌐
Excited to talk pediatric #GlobalCardiacSurgery tomorrow morning, and keep moving the needle with colleagues from around the world 🌐
March 29, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Great to be at #ACC25 and see conference halls and rooms packed for all the latest and greatest in 🫀 care!
Excited to talk pediatric #GlobalCardiacSurgery tomorrow morning, and keep moving the needle with colleagues from around the world 🌐
Excited to talk pediatric #GlobalCardiacSurgery tomorrow morning, and keep moving the needle with colleagues from around the world 🌐
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We’re on Bluesky! 🌟 STS is here to share news, education, and insights on cardiothoracic surgery—plus updates on events, mentorship, and more.
What do you want to see from us? Let us know! #CTSurgery
What do you want to see from us? Let us know! #CTSurgery
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March 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
We’re on Bluesky! 🌟 STS is here to share news, education, and insights on cardiothoracic surgery—plus updates on events, mentorship, and more.
What do you want to see from us? Let us know! #CTSurgery
What do you want to see from us? Let us know! #CTSurgery
At the recent #STS2025, I had the honour of being interviewed by Dr. Emily Farkas on my experiences and advice in the field of #GlobalCardiacSurgery.
The 10-minute interview is now available online at #CTSNet:
www.ctsnet.org/article/meet...
The 10-minute interview is now available online at #CTSNet:
www.ctsnet.org/article/meet...
Meeting the World's Needs—Global Cardiac Surgery Workforce Planning: An Interview With Dominique Vervoort | CTSNet
www.ctsnet.org
March 8, 2025 at 8:59 PM
At the recent #STS2025, I had the honour of being interviewed by Dr. Emily Farkas on my experiences and advice in the field of #GlobalCardiacSurgery.
The 10-minute interview is now available online at #CTSNet:
www.ctsnet.org/article/meet...
The 10-minute interview is now available online at #CTSNet:
www.ctsnet.org/article/meet...
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1/ After many years of editing, I'm thrilled to release the 5th edition of the Visual Abstract Primer!
Notably, its a lot short (11 pages, down from 56!) Full download here: surgeryredesign.com/resources
Summary below... #VisualAbstract
Notably, its a lot short (11 pages, down from 56!) Full download here: surgeryredesign.com/resources
Summary below... #VisualAbstract
February 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
1/ After many years of editing, I'm thrilled to release the 5th edition of the Visual Abstract Primer!
Notably, its a lot short (11 pages, down from 56!) Full download here: surgeryredesign.com/resources
Summary below... #VisualAbstract
Notably, its a lot short (11 pages, down from 56!) Full download here: surgeryredesign.com/resources
Summary below... #VisualAbstract
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"Medical students shouldn't be faced with decisions about whether to disrupt their course, or abandon their medical career entirely, because they cannot afford to live while at university."
@georgeawebster.bsky.social on why medical students need more financial support
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
@georgeawebster.bsky.social on why medical students need more financial support
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
February 21, 2025 at 7:38 PM
"Medical students shouldn't be faced with decisions about whether to disrupt their course, or abandon their medical career entirely, because they cannot afford to live while at university."
@georgeawebster.bsky.social on why medical students need more financial support
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
@georgeawebster.bsky.social on why medical students need more financial support
www.bmj.com/content/388/...
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🫀 Today is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day!
Heart valve disease can be debilitating & even deadly—but with early detection, lives can be saved. #ValveDiseaseDay is dedicated to recognizing the risks/symptoms, improving detection & ensuring more people get the care they need.
#HeartMonth
Heart valve disease can be debilitating & even deadly—but with early detection, lives can be saved. #ValveDiseaseDay is dedicated to recognizing the risks/symptoms, improving detection & ensuring more people get the care they need.
#HeartMonth
February 22, 2025 at 2:46 PM
🫀 Today is Heart Valve Disease Awareness Day!
Heart valve disease can be debilitating & even deadly—but with early detection, lives can be saved. #ValveDiseaseDay is dedicated to recognizing the risks/symptoms, improving detection & ensuring more people get the care they need.
#HeartMonth
Heart valve disease can be debilitating & even deadly—but with early detection, lives can be saved. #ValveDiseaseDay is dedicated to recognizing the risks/symptoms, improving detection & ensuring more people get the care they need.
#HeartMonth
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Today is #CHDAwareness Day—a day to recognize those born with heart defects and the continuous advancements in research and care that help them thrive. 🫀
Let’s raise awareness and show support for the CHD community today and every day!
#HeartMonth #HeartHealth
Let’s raise awareness and show support for the CHD community today and every day!
#HeartMonth #HeartHealth
February 14, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Today is #CHDAwareness Day—a day to recognize those born with heart defects and the continuous advancements in research and care that help them thrive. 🫀
Let’s raise awareness and show support for the CHD community today and every day!
#HeartMonth #HeartHealth
Let’s raise awareness and show support for the CHD community today and every day!
#HeartMonth #HeartHealth
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Massive NIH cuts to research infrastructure threaten the foundation of U.S. research—putting our future at risk. We need innovation in funding, not dismantling our research engine. My take in @statnews: www.statnews.com/2025/02/08/n...
The NIH’s drastic cut to indirect cost rates is a critical threat to U.S. research infrastructure
The drastic reduction in indirect costs is not a path to innovation or cost savings — it’s a threat to U.S.’s position as global leader in medical research.
www.statnews.com
February 8, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Massive NIH cuts to research infrastructure threaten the foundation of U.S. research—putting our future at risk. We need innovation in funding, not dismantling our research engine. My take in @statnews: www.statnews.com/2025/02/08/n...
Gender disparities remain prevalent in #CTSurgery and academic surgery.
From research support to career promotion, efforts are necessary to reduce barriers for women in academic 🫀🫁 surgery.
Read in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery: www.annalsthoracicsurgery.org/article/S000...
#CardioSky #SurgSky
From research support to career promotion, efforts are necessary to reduce barriers for women in academic 🫀🫁 surgery.
Read in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery: www.annalsthoracicsurgery.org/article/S000...
#CardioSky #SurgSky
February 7, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Gender disparities remain prevalent in #CTSurgery and academic surgery.
From research support to career promotion, efforts are necessary to reduce barriers for women in academic 🫀🫁 surgery.
Read in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery: www.annalsthoracicsurgery.org/article/S000...
#CardioSky #SurgSky
From research support to career promotion, efforts are necessary to reduce barriers for women in academic 🫀🫁 surgery.
Read in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery: www.annalsthoracicsurgery.org/article/S000...
#CardioSky #SurgSky
Great start to the 12th annual Canadian Thoracic Aortic Collaborative (#CTAC) meeting!
Opening words by Dr. Mark Peterson, case 🗣 from 🇨🇦🇺🇸, & a first keynote address by Dr. Hans-Joachim Schäfers on his 30-year experience with aortic valve repair in patients with bicuspid valves.
#SurgSky #CardioSky
Opening words by Dr. Mark Peterson, case 🗣 from 🇨🇦🇺🇸, & a first keynote address by Dr. Hans-Joachim Schäfers on his 30-year experience with aortic valve repair in patients with bicuspid valves.
#SurgSky #CardioSky
February 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Great start to the 12th annual Canadian Thoracic Aortic Collaborative (#CTAC) meeting!
Opening words by Dr. Mark Peterson, case 🗣 from 🇨🇦🇺🇸, & a first keynote address by Dr. Hans-Joachim Schäfers on his 30-year experience with aortic valve repair in patients with bicuspid valves.
#SurgSky #CardioSky
Opening words by Dr. Mark Peterson, case 🗣 from 🇨🇦🇺🇸, & a first keynote address by Dr. Hans-Joachim Schäfers on his 30-year experience with aortic valve repair in patients with bicuspid valves.
#SurgSky #CardioSky
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The world's richest man is taking food and medicine from the world's poorest children
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
Opinion | The World’s Richest Men Take On the World’s Poorest Children
I’ve seen U.S.A.I.D. operate around the world, and it’s not woke — it’s lifesaving.
www.nytimes.com
February 6, 2025 at 9:50 AM
The world's richest man is taking food and medicine from the world's poorest children
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/o...
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Pleased to share an updated list of great books in global health!
New books include titles by @seyeabimbola.bsky.social @adamratnermd.bsky.social ky.social, @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social sky.bsky.social & @drannastewart.bsky.social & others
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New books include titles by @seyeabimbola.bsky.social @adamratnermd.bsky.social ky.social, @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social sky.bsky.social & @drannastewart.bsky.social & others
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If you had to read one book on global health...
If there is 1 book that you would like all global health students to read, it would be.....? Here is an impressive list of over 430 books generated by this question on Twitter!
communities.springernature.com
January 31, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Pleased to share an updated list of great books in global health!
New books include titles by @seyeabimbola.bsky.social @adamratnermd.bsky.social ky.social, @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social sky.bsky.social & @drannastewart.bsky.social & others
communities.springernature.com/posts/if-you...
New books include titles by @seyeabimbola.bsky.social @adamratnermd.bsky.social ky.social, @johngreensbluesky.bsky.social sky.bsky.social & @drannastewart.bsky.social & others
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This week we celebrate the launch of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation's new campaign, #CarryTheFire 🎉🔥
This is a message of hope for a world free from the fear of cancer. We invite all Canadians to join us in an effort to transform cancer outcomes.
Read more:
www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...
This is a message of hope for a world free from the fear of cancer. We invite all Canadians to join us in an effort to transform cancer outcomes.
Read more:
www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...
January 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
This week we celebrate the launch of the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation's new campaign, #CarryTheFire 🎉🔥
This is a message of hope for a world free from the fear of cancer. We invite all Canadians to join us in an effort to transform cancer outcomes.
Read more:
www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...
This is a message of hope for a world free from the fear of cancer. We invite all Canadians to join us in an effort to transform cancer outcomes.
Read more:
www.uhn.ca/corporate/ne...
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STS Experts Tackle Need For Women-Only Trials in Surgery
STS Experts Tackle Need For Women-Only Trials in Surgery
STS Experts Tackle Need For Women-Only Trials in Surgery
sciprian@crf.org
Wed, 01/29/2025 - 13:55
Yael L. Maxwell
Greater inclusion of women in surgical trials and reporting of sex-based treatment effects are warranted, they say.
www.tctmd.com
January 29, 2025 at 7:19 PM
STS Experts Tackle Need For Women-Only Trials in Surgery
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Ontario’s doctors welcome today’s $1.8B investment in primary care but stress the need for immediate action. With 2.5M Ontarians without a family doctor (set to rise to 4.4M), we must modernize funding and connect patients to care now. ow.ly/Cy8T50UNWlO #ONHealth #ONPoli
OMA welcomes $1.8-billion investment and stresses need for immediate solutions
ow.ly
January 27, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Ontario’s doctors welcome today’s $1.8B investment in primary care but stress the need for immediate action. With 2.5M Ontarians without a family doctor (set to rise to 4.4M), we must modernize funding and connect patients to care now. ow.ly/Cy8T50UNWlO #ONHealth #ONPoli
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Get inspired by 🌎 leaders in CV medicine at #ACC25! 🎬 Explore, learn, & gain insights from keynote speakers 👇 recognized for their exceptional contributions to the field. bit.ly/3E9yT29
#CardioSky #MedSky
#CardioSky #MedSky
January 27, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Get inspired by 🌎 leaders in CV medicine at #ACC25! 🎬 Explore, learn, & gain insights from keynote speakers 👇 recognized for their exceptional contributions to the field. bit.ly/3E9yT29
#CardioSky #MedSky
#CardioSky #MedSky
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I ran @USAID health programs for the last 3 years. Trump’s 90 day Stop Work Order on foreign assistance does serious damage to the world and the US. Examples:🧵
January 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I ran @USAID health programs for the last 3 years. Trump’s 90 day Stop Work Order on foreign assistance does serious damage to the world and the US. Examples:🧵
Grateful to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons to put #GlobalCardiacSurgery on the #STS2025 agenda and to be invited to give the session's opening talk.
>100 countries & territories still lack a single cardiac surgeon locally.
Multidisciplinary and multisectoral efforts are needed to make a change.
>100 countries & territories still lack a single cardiac surgeon locally.
Multidisciplinary and multisectoral efforts are needed to make a change.
January 26, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Grateful to the Society of Thoracic Surgeons to put #GlobalCardiacSurgery on the #STS2025 agenda and to be invited to give the session's opening talk.
>100 countries & territories still lack a single cardiac surgeon locally.
Multidisciplinary and multisectoral efforts are needed to make a change.
>100 countries & territories still lack a single cardiac surgeon locally.
Multidisciplinary and multisectoral efforts are needed to make a change.
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Three Tom’s at the #STS2025! @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social
January 25, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Three Tom’s at the #STS2025! @tomvarghesejr.bsky.social
"STS is the first cardiothoracic surgery organization in the world to be led by a female CEO and a female President."
Fantastic Presidential Address by Dr. Jennifer Romano, the 61st President of the STS, on granting grace, to ourselves and others, at #STS2025.
#CardioSky #SurgSky
Fantastic Presidential Address by Dr. Jennifer Romano, the 61st President of the STS, on granting grace, to ourselves and others, at #STS2025.
#CardioSky #SurgSky
January 25, 2025 at 12:46 AM
"STS is the first cardiothoracic surgery organization in the world to be led by a female CEO and a female President."
Fantastic Presidential Address by Dr. Jennifer Romano, the 61st President of the STS, on granting grace, to ourselves and others, at #STS2025.
#CardioSky #SurgSky
Fantastic Presidential Address by Dr. Jennifer Romano, the 61st President of the STS, on granting grace, to ourselves and others, at #STS2025.
#CardioSky #SurgSky
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Hi Bluesky community! We're excited to be here to share important humanitarian stories.
Would you let your network know where to find us? This is just a snapshot of what we stand for as an emergency medical organization:
Would you let your network know where to find us? This is just a snapshot of what we stand for as an emergency medical organization:
January 24, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Hi Bluesky community! We're excited to be here to share important humanitarian stories.
Would you let your network know where to find us? This is just a snapshot of what we stand for as an emergency medical organization:
Would you let your network know where to find us? This is just a snapshot of what we stand for as an emergency medical organization: