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Live Surgery, TAVR Advocacy, and STS 2027

In the latest presidential update, Vinay Badhwar, MD, discusses the return of live surgery, STS advocacy surrounding TAVR coverage for native aortic regurgitation, and plans for the 63rd STS Annual Meeting in San Diego, including an exceptional lineup of plenary speakers offering perspectives on leadership, innovation, resilience, and the future of health care.

STS Updates

STS Surgeon Compensation Survey

The deadline is extended through Nov. 1, 2026, to help ensure that all U.S.-based CT surgeons have time to complete the survey and contribute to this valuable negotiating resource.

63rd STS Annual Meeting

Register now for the premier meeting in cardiothoracic surgery. Early bird discounts are available until Nov. 2, 2026.

Nina Starr Braunwald Extraordinary Women in CT Surgery Awards

2027 Nina Starr Braunwald Extraordinary Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery (EWCTS) Awards

Awards that celebrate achievements in clinical practice, leadership, mentorship, and advocacy by women in the cardiothoracic surgery specialty.

STS Risk Calculators

Next-generation, mobile-friendly tools to help surgeons assess risk in real time.

Surgical Excellence After Neoadjuvant Therapy for NSCLC

The landscape in treatment of resectable lung cancers has changed dramatically in the past 10 years. In this short video, Dr. Douglas Liou highlights the prominent lung cancer studies that have informed care and new team approaches to neoadjuvant and perioperative systemic therapies. Supported by AstraZeneca

Member Voices

As an early career surgeon, I would argue that having supportive colleagues and mentors ultimately impacts long-term job satisfaction far more than salary alone.

Melanie Subramanian, MD, MPHS

Surgeon Member