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STS Presidential Update

STS President Vinay Badhwar, MD, shares the latest efforts to advance evidence-based, patient-centered care, including national advocacy for early lung cancer detection and support for the multidisciplinary heart team approach.

STS Updates

Dr. Leah Backhus

#21, S2 Breaking the Stigma: Closing Gaps in Lung Cancer Care for Women

In recognition of National Women’s Health Month, this episode of Thinking Thoracic analyzes the evolving landscape of female…

Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Ara Vaporciyan

#177; S6: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Ara Vaporciyan

In this episode of Same Surgeon, Different Light, Dr. Cherie Erkmen and Dr. Sara Pereira sit down with Dr. Ara Vaporciyan…

CABG ACADEMY

Abstract Submissions - 2026 STS CABG Academy

Science Spotlight

Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD, vice chair, STS Council on Education, discusses the growing importance of long-term evidence in the management of aortic valve disease.

Member Voices

Ian Bostock Rosenzweig, MD, MS

Get comfortable with rejection and hearing 'no' from every direction. But ultimately, you have to say 'yes' to yourself.

Ian Bostock Rosenzweig, MD, MS

Vice Chair, Workforce on Inclusion and Belonging

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