This January 15, the Academy of Surgery elected its new president. This is Carole Mathelin, PU-PH of gynecology-obstetrics in Strasbourg. “ In her program, Professor Carole Mathelin highlighted 4 areas of work which are: the place of women in the surgical professions, the development of innovation, the strengthening of international partnerships and finally awareness of our impact on the environment », We can read in the press release.
The gynecologist defended her thesis in 1990 in Strasbourg entitled “ Breast cancers subclinical: about a retrospective series of 216 cases including 20 lobular cancers in situ “. Three years later, she was accepted into the national hospital practitioner competition.
Carole Mathelin has also written numerous articles in international scientific and medical journals.
Subsequently, she took the reins of the university degree “ Breast diseases » at the Faculty of Medicine of Strasbourg. Since 2022, the doctor has been a member of the CNU of gynecology-obstetrics. Carole Mathelin is also vice-president of the board of directors of the International Society of Senology and the SEVE association (Breasts and Life).
Finally, the new president of the Academy of Surgery has also been a knight of the Order of the Legion of Honor since 2021.
« My ambition is also to contribute to reducing inequalities in access to care »
Carole Mathelin expressed her desire to perpetuate the excellence of French surgery.
For the gynecologist, the evolution of surgical pathways is essential in order to allow each professional, whatever their origin or gender, to fully contribute to innovation in this field. “ With all Academicians, we will be able to continue to transform surgical pathways so that all talents can flourish and innovate, with women being increasingly represented and active. »
Aware of the upheavals that the profession is going through, she has identified several priority areas for her mandate, in particular supporting technological, institutional and societal changes.
Reducing inequalities in access to care is also among its priorities: “ my ambition is also to contribute to reducing inequalities in access to care, so that the benefits of tomorrow’s surgery are equitably accessible ».
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Finally, Carole Mathelin highlighted the need to integrate eco-responsible practices into operating theaters and to better manage resources to respond to environmental challenges. “ The issue of the environment will lead us to more efficient management of resources, reduction of waste and the integration of eco-responsible practices in our activities “, she explained.
Driven by a vision focused on the future, she concluded, reaffirming the importance of humanity at the heart of surgical practice: “ It is fundamental that our Academy builds a solid and united surgical community serving the health of all, ensuring that we maintain all the Humanity that characterizes our profession, Humanity that will always prevail over all technological and organizational issues.. »
