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STS Wellness institute

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2025-26 STS Wellness Institute

Performing as our best selves as cardiothoracic surgeons both inside and outside of the workplace
Oct 28, 2025 – Apr 28, 2026
Virtual
STS/SCA Webinar

Webinar
STS/SCA Webinar Series: Across the Drapes: Multidisciplinary Management in Mitral Valve Repair

A collaborative series presented by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA).
7 p.m. ET
Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference

Event
2025 STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference

Dec 4–6, 2025
Lima, Peru
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Initiatives and resources to improve quality care for patients

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The gold standard for clinical registries and quality improvement

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

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The latest research in progress from programs funded by STS

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Risk Calculators

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

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Early Career Resources

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

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Clinical Practice Documents and Policies

Improve patient outcomes with guidelines from experienced medical professionals.

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Surgical Checklists

PDFs to prepare you and your team for upcoming surgeries.

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News & Media

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DC Capitol

Blog
Government Shutdown Puts Key Health Programs at Risk

The federal government is entering its third week of a shutdown, as Republicans and Democrats remain unable to reach an agreement to fund government operations for FY 2026.  

2 min read
Rachel Pollock, STS Advocacy
thinking thoracic finance

Podcast
A Surgeon’s Worth: Negotiation and Money Management

The latest episode of Thinking Thoracic takes on a topic that’s often considered taboo: finances. Host Erin Gillaspie, MD, MPH, sits down with Lawrence Greiten, MD, and Josh Daily, MD, to discuss their recent paper examining financial decision-making in cardiothoracic surgery. From training pathways to compensation survey data, the conversation highlights how earnings and financial trade-offs shape career choices and negotiations. Tune in for practical insights every surgeon, especially those early in their careers, can use.

1 hr
STS Wellness institute

News
3 Things Cardiothoracic Surgeons Should Know About Financial Wellness

Thriving in and out of the OR requires more than clinical expertise—it takes intentional care of your mental, physical, financial, and interpersonal well-being. The STS Wellness Institute, a five-part virtual program, provides practical tools to support whole-person wellness and empowers participants to bring these strategies back to their institutions, extending their impact across the healthcare community.

In this first of five sessions, taking place on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025, 8–9 p.m. ET, hear from leading cardiothoracic surgeons and experienced financial advisors who understand the unique financial landscape of medical professionals. Each stage of your career, from training through retirement, comes with distinct challenges and opportunities. The session offers tailored insights to help you navigate them all.

Here's a sneak peek at what you’ll learn:

  1. Your Financial Needs Change Over Time
    Financial priorities evolve throughout a medical career. What matters most early on—such as paying off student loans or setting up a budget—can shift significantly as you progress into mid-career or begin preparing for retirement.

    Understanding where you are in your professional journey allows you to focus on the financial decisions that matter most at each stage. This session will help you build a strong foundation for long-term financial planning and retirement, while highlighting why a tailored approach is essential.

  2. Proactive Planning Builds Stability and Confidence
    Many physicians fall into the trap of waiting until a crisis—or major life transition—to start thinking seriously about money. You’ll learn how proactive financial planning can reduce stress, prevent costly mistakes, and help you feel more in control, both personally and professionally.

    Whether it’s working with a financial advisor, creating a savings strategy, or simply becoming more informed, taking early and consistent action makes all the difference over time.

  3. Financial Health Supports Overall Well-Being
    Money affects nearly every part of life—from your relationships to your mental health to your career decisions. Financial strain can be a major source of burnout, while financial confidence can empower you to live and work on your own terms.

Register now for this engaging and practical five-part virtual program. 

Oct 9, 2025
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STS News, the Society’s quarterly magazine for members only, brings you the latest CT surgery news, research, stories, and more to help keep you in the know and connected to your peers.

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Member Voices

Joseph F. Sabik

Joseph F. Sabik III, MD

STS President
It’s about making sure that patients get the right treatment, so they can have the best long-term outcomes.
  News Article
Africa Wallace, MD

Africa F. Wallace, MD

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.
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