Early career surgeons should plan to attend this webinar on effective financial management of student loans, presented by an expert speaker from the White Coat Investor. The presentation will examine a variety of student loan considerations:  loan repayment plans (IBR, SAVE, PAYE), loan forgiveness (Public Service Loan Forgiveness), refinancing, and making a personal loan management plan.

Date

The first session of the South Asia webinar series delves into valve repair strategies for rheumatic mitral valve disease. Expert panelists will provide an overview of the current state of rheumatic heart disease in South Asia’s developing countries, along with best practices for case selection tailored to early career surgeons. The webinar will also feature discussions on proven repair techniques for managing rheumatic mitral stenosis and regurgitation.

 

Moderators

Vinod H. Thourani, MD 
Piedmont Heart Institute
Atlanta, GA 

Date
9 a.m. ET

Zoom credentials will be shared with registrants closer to the event date.

Join STS-PAC Chair Keith S. Naunheim, MD, and STS Council on Health Policy and Relationships Chair Joseph C. Cleveland Jr., MD, for a conversation about the outcome of the 2024 election and how it will affect cardiothoracic surgeons, their practices, and their patients. 

Discussion topics include: 

Date
6 p.m. ET
An STS collaboration with the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Event dates
Nov 14–16, 2024
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Event dates
Dec 5–7, 2024
Location
Buenos Aires, Argentina

Learn how to take advantage of everything the STS Annual Meeting has to offer, from educational sessions and networking opportunities. Special focus will be given to trainees and first-time attendees. 

This program is part of the STS series of quarterly Early Career Journey webinars, sponsored by The Hub: Resources and Community for Your Early Career Journey

Date
7 p.m. ET
An opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.
Event dates
Jan 23, 2025
Location
Los Angeles
The premier annual event in cardiothoracic surgery, unveiling never-before-seen science, techniques, and technology, and creating a forum to build lasting connections with colleagues.
Event dates
Jan 24–26, 2025
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Be the voice of the cardiothoracic surgery specialty in Washington, DC.
Event dates
Mar 3–4, 2025
Location
Washington, DC
An opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.
Event dates
Apr 1, 2025 – Jan 30, 2026
Location
Zoom, Chicago, and New Orleans
The latest techniques and management strategies in cardiovascular and thoracic critical care and enhanced recovery after surgery for the entire care team.
Event dates
Oct 25–26, 2024
Location
Philadelphia, PA

In the past five years, immunotherapy has transformed the approach to treating resectable lung cancer in both neoadjuvant and adjuvant settings. During this webinar, experts will explore the continued importance of radiation therapy in managing resectable lung cancer and highlight essential insights that thoracic surgeons need for daily practice.  

Sponsored by AstraZeneca

 

Moderators

Nathaniel R. Evans III, MD
Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, PA

Date
Duration
58 min.

Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is a blood test that can be used to detect and monitor thoracic malignancies. It is being used to detect mutations, monitor for recurrence after surgery and other treatments, and can even be used in conjunction with screening to help identify malignancy. As the field continues to advance, it is crucial for thoracic surgeons, trainees, and healthcare providers to stay informed about the latest developments in ctDNA testing and its applications for thoracic patients.

Sponsored by AstraZeneca

 

Date
Duration
1 hr.
Advanced surgical and transcatheter techniques in valve surgery and atrial fibrillation.
Event dates
Sep 20–21, 2024
Location
JW Marriott Chicago

Hear the pros and cons from surgeons who have transitioned from training to their first job at the same institution, and at a different institution. Panelists will also discuss what role your division chief plays during this important transition. 

This program is part of the STS series of quarterly Early Career Journey webinars, sponsored by The Hub: Resources and Community for Your Early Career Journey

Date
7 p.m. ET

In this webinar, experts discuss insights into the management of adult patients with congenital heart disease (ACHD). The panelists will discuss the current management landscape for these patients, as well as provide a broad glimpse into how the field is evolving. Topics include: common lesions encountered by both adult and pediatric cardiac surgeons, how ACHD cases are reported, and how critical care issues may impact the management of this patient population.  

 

Moderators

Hani K. Najm, MD, MSc
Cleveland Clinic 
Cleveland, OH 

Date
Duration
1 hr. 2 min.