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The Countdown to STS 2027 Has Begun

Save the dates for the most dynamic meeting in cardiothoracic surgery! The global CT surgery community will come together in San Diego, Jan. 28-31, 2027. Make your plans now to attend.

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STS 2027

Abstract Submission

Be part of a meeting that elevates science, strengthens collaboration, and amplifies impact across our global community.

Thinking Thoracic with Drs. Britney Scott and Sameer Avasarala

#24, S2 High Stakes in the Malignant Airway

A discussion on multidisciplinary management of malignant airway obstruction, including preoperative planning, postoperative airway care, and the value of multidisciplinary tumor boards and real-time collaboration.

CORA: Cardiothoracic Online Resource Assistant

CORA Plus: Your Cardiothoracic Online Resource Assistant

Glean key insights from the latest STS educational content, clinical research, clinical practice documents, videos, and more. CORA is an AI tool built specifically for cardiothoracic surgeons.

Getting Involved with STS 2027

Hunter Mehaffey, MD, MSc, chair, STS Workforce on Annual Meeting, outlines how members can submit abstracts and surgical videos through the new STS Science Portal.

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

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 Calculators

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

Early Career Resources

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

Clinical Practice Documents and Policies

Improve patient outcomes with guidelines from experienced medical professionals.

Surgical Checklists

PDFs to prepare you and your team for upcoming surgeries.

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