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

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STS's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Read about some of the important Society activities and materials related to diversity, inclusion, and equity in cardiothoracic surgery.

Education

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STS Leadership Institute

The STS Leadership Institute helps members in their first 15 years of practice to develop the skills necessary to lead teams in and out of the OR, strategize personal and professional goals, negotiate a career path, and influence change in the workplace.

Mar 23, 2023 – Jan 26, 2024

Hybrid

AQO 2023

Event
2023 Advances in Quality & Outcomes: A Data Managers Meeting

Discussions on valuable research and important clinical findings with the goal of improving data collection and patient outcomes.

Sep 26–29, 2023

Virtual

2023 STS Advocacy Conference

Event
2023 STS Advocacy Conference

Be the voice of the cardiothoracic surgery specialty in Washington, DC

Oct 17–18, 2023

Washington, D.C.

Data & Research

Initiatives and resources to improve quality care for patients

STS National Database

The gold standard for clinical registries and quality improvement

Public Reporting

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

Current Projects

The latest research in progress from programs funded by STS

Data Access Programs

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

Resources

Essential tools for cardiothoracic surgeons

Risk Calculator

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

Early Career Hub

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

Clinical Practice Documents

Improve patient outcomes with guidelines from experienced medical professionals.

Surgical Checklists

PDFs to prepare you and your team for upcoming surgeries.

News & Media

The latest from the field of thoracic surgeryView All >

The Resilient Surgeon Podcast

Podcast
The Power of Saying No

Do you find it difficult to say no to people? Do you tend to put others' needs before your own?

1 hr

Blog
Five Key Proposals from 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule

STS's response to five key provisions in the current reimbursement proposed rule.

Sep 15, 2023

4 min read

Molly Peltzman, STS Advocacy

Blog
The STS Leadership Institute: A Year of Growth

One attendee's reflection on the STS Leadership Institute and his invaluable discoveries from the year-long course.

Sep 7, 2023

4 min read

Dr. Hassan A. Tetteh

Member Voices

Joseph F. Sabik III, MD

STS Second Vice President

It’s about making sure that patients get the right treatment, so they can have the best long-term outcomes.

Africa F. Wallace, MD

DEI Workforce Member

Our roles as attendings, division chiefs, chairs, coaches, and mentors come with a larger responsibility.

Robert S.D. Higgins, MD

STS Past President

STS was the first place where I was welcomed to be part of like-minded surgeons focused on patients, who improved outcomes, and had a mission.