Event dates
Dec 1–2, 2023
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The 2023 STS Coronary Conference returns for a second year of innovative, international, and groundbreaking science taking place June 3-4 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Conference attendees will learn how to take their coronary surgery programs to the next level from a basic to an advanced program. Experts from around the world will share the latest techniques and outcomes.

Duration
1 min. 26 sec.
Dr. Griffith discusses the first animal-to-human heart transplant, the work he and his team did in preparation, and how they shattered the barriers around xenotransplantation.
43 min.
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A surgical fellow reflects on the loss of a colleague.
5 min read
David Blitzer, MD
Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Sara Pereira—professor of surgery at the University of Utah.
47 min.
An experiential foundation and hands-on practice in basic cardiothoracic operating skills for first-year residents.
Event dates
Aug 24–27, 2023
Location
Marriott Chicago O’Hare Hotel
10 guidelines to consider as a thoracic surgery trainee in the Intensive Care Unit.
Duration
7 min.
Demystify the Oral Board Exam with STS Prep
Event dates
Apr 29 – May 2, 2023
Location
Virtual
Hear didactic lectures and case demonstrations from expert faculty, then spend 6+ hours in hands-on sessions in a realistic, general thoracic robotics simulation environment.
Event dates
Apr 20–21, 2023
Location
Norcross, GA
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The application/interview season was stressful. I was reminded of a saying from my years as a competitive swimmer: “Stay in your own lane and focus on your race.”
5 min read
Lauren Levy, MD