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Curated resources, tools, events, news, and videos for aspiring, in-training, and experienced surgeons.

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Submit Abstracts for STS 2025

Submit your work for presentation consideration at STS 2025 (Jan. 24-26, Los Angeles). STS is seeking abstracts for oral presentations, scientific posters, and “how I do it” surgical videos in all CT surgery disciplines. Submissions are due July 3.

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Education

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STS Leadership Institute

An opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.

Mar 21, 2024 – Jan 23, 2025

Zoom, Chicago, and Los Angeles

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2024 STS Boot Camp

An experiential foundation and hands-on practice in basic cardiothoracic operating skills for first-year residents.

Aug 22–25, 2024

Chicago, IL

Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (blue background, computer-generated heart)

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Heart Valve Disease Forum 2024

KTCVS-STS Asia Symposium on Valvular Heart Disease

Aug 30–31, 2024

Seoul, Korea

Data & Research

Initiatives and resources to improve quality care for patients

STS National Database

The gold standard for clinical registries and quality improvement

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Public Reporting

Institutional performance and national benchmarks for survival, complications, and other measures.

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Current Projects

The latest research in progress from programs funded by STS

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Data Access Programs

STS data for quality improvement initiatives, clinical trials, and research

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Resources

Essential tools for cardiothoracic surgeons

Risk Calculator

Calculate a patient’s risk of mortality and morbidities for common cardiac surgeries.

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Early Career Hub

Guidance and resources for CT surgeons in the first 7 years of practice

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Clinical Practice Documents

Improve patient outcomes with guidelines from experienced medical professionals.

Surgical Checklists

PDFs to prepare you and your team for upcoming surgeries.

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News & Media

The latest from the field of thoracic surgeryView All >

Blog
STS Leaders Advocate for Policy Changes

During this year's STS Advocacy Leadership Summit held May 21-22 in Washington, DC, 14 STS leaders supported issues critical to the cardiothoracic specialty. The key areas the group focused on included:

Jun 14, 2024

2 min read

Derek Brandt, JD, STS Advocacy

Podcast
#157; S4: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Yolonda Colson

In this episode, Dr. Thomas Varghese joins Dr. Yolonda Colson, chief of the Division of Thoracic Surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital, and professor of surgery at Harvard Medical School, for an insightful conversation on the advancement of women in cardiothoracic surgery. Dr. Olson shares her origin story - "from farm to field" - as an accomplished surgeon and scientist. What does it take to become a consistently high performer? Dr. Colson advises, "Stay focused on your purpose stay open to new opportunities."

1 hr

Blog
The Importance of Setting Boundaries as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon

As physicians, we spend the first half of our adult lives being told to always say yes. The goal is to build that CV so you can make it to the next step. Set a foundation to show you have potential and you’ll get accepted to medical school. Show academic, research, and leadership promise to land that coveted residency spot.

Jun 20, 2024

4 min read

Brian Mitzman, MD, MS, University of Utah

STS News, the Society’s quarterly magazine for members only, brings you the latest CT surgery news, research, stories, and more to help keep you in the know and connected to your peers.

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