Recently the General Thoracic (GTSD) and Congenital Heart (CHSD) surgery components joined the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database in powering "Best Hospitals" rankings and practice-changing research.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has a highly dedicated volunteer leadership and staff, who work in combination in pursuit of the Society's mission—enhancing the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research, and advocacy.
STS is a rich network of cardiothoracic surgical professionals with diverse perspectives and change-fueling insights. The Society drives legislative reform, hospital quality improvement, and groundbreaking discoveries.
A globally recognized expert in the management of lung cancer, Dr. Donington shares how her love of science and her childhood as one of eight shaped her and her career.
Diversity in the physician workforce is a key component of delivering the best care to our increasingly heterogeneous patient population. The experience of Asians in cardiothoracic surgery is not well known. With a paucity of published evidence, the webinar panel will introduce the topic through the lived experience of Asians in the specialty. The discussion will explore:
Dr. Molena shares how her medical journey brought her to the United States—which required repeating much of her European training—and the importance of finding a community of supporters at each step.
Data analyses demonstrate that new downgraded recommendations for coronary artery bypass grafting—largely based on the ISCHEMIA trial—may result in undertreatment and complications for patients with multiple blockages
