Access to high-quality publications containing the latest news regarding the Society and the specialty is a key benefit of STS membership.

  • The Annals of Thoracic Surgery is the preeminent scientific journal in cardiothoracic surgery and is available online, in print, and through a mobile app.
  • STS News is the Society's flagship newsletter published online four times a year.
  • STS National Database News is published monthly and provides important updates on STS National Database data collection, educational events, and more.
  • STS Advocacy Monthly covers the Society's extensive advocacy efforts with legislators and regulators in Washington, DC.
  • STS International Connection is a bimonthly newsletter for members living and practicing outside the US, highlighting news and benefits designed to meet their global needs.
  • STS Trainee Connection provides information about courses, benefits, and other activities relevant to residents, medical students, fellows, and STS scholarship recipients on a monthly basis.
  • In the News - A Surgeon's View is a blog, where surgeon leaders describe an article/issue that's in the news, how it affects cardiothoracic surgeons, and how they personally view the topic.
  • Cardiothoracic Surgery News is an exclusive daily e-news digest that keeps members informed about the specialty and other relevant medical news from around the world.