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Education and Mentorship Take Center Stage

In his presidential update, Vinay Badhwar, MD, provides updates about upcoming educational activities and opportunities for those STS members just starting out on their career journey. He also shares a reminder about the need for outstanding research submissions for STS 2027.

STS Updates

Abstract Submission

Submit your work for presentation consideration at STS 2027. Abstract submissions are due Aug. 31, 2026.

The Resilient Surgeon with Dr. Andrea Wolf

#177, S5 Running, Recovery, and the Surgical Mind: Lessons in Endurance

Host Dr. Melanie Edwards is joined by guest Dr. Andrea Wolf, director of the New York Mesothelioma Program, professor of…

Thinking Thoracic with Dr. Seder, Dr. Krantz, and Monica Potter

#25, S2 Redefining Lymph Node Evaluation in Lung Cancer Surgery

In this episode of the STS Thinking Thoracic podcast, host Dr. Jeff Yang is joined by thoracic surgeons Dr. Seth Krantz and…

Looking to the Future Scholarship Program

Dedicated to supporting general surgery residents and medical students who want to pursue careers in CT surgery. Applications are due Sept. 14.

Understanding Net Present Value for CT Surgeons

Understanding the long-term financial implications of a career in cardiothoracic surgery is increasingly important amid evolving workforce dynamics, rising educational debt, and shifting compensation models. This video illustrates findings drawn from the STS Surgeon Compensation Survey about lifetime earnings, accounting for variation by subspecialty, training pathway, income percentile, and career trajectory.

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