61st STS Annual Meeting

Registration is open for STS 2025, the 61st Annual Meeting of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons! Taking place Jan. 24-26 in Los Angeles, the event will bring together STS members and colleagues for groundbreaking research, never-before-seen techniques, innovative technologies, and a shared camaraderie to help sustain your career. 

When you register to attend, you’ll experience:  

• Nearly three full days of sessions covering the latest research and practice for cardiothoracic surgical professionals of every discipline and at every career level 
• A vibrant exhibit hall showcasing the latest products and services, as well as industry symposia featuring hot topics and expert speakers 
• Educational add-ons, like hands-on courses and pre-conference symposia, to round out your onsite experience and enhance your learning 
• The CT Surgery Resident Showdown finals, luncheons, President’s Reception, and a variety of networking opportunities 
• Robust programming—educational and social—especially designed for early career surgeons and trainees 
• And more!

Meeting Details 

(All times Pacific and subject to change):  

Thursday, Jan. 23 (pre-meeting symposia): 12 – 6 p.m. 
Friday, Jan. 24: 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.  
Sunday, Jan. 25: 7:15 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (President's Reception 7 – 9:30 p.m.) 
Monday, Jan. 26: 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. 

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Registration and Housing 

Register by Oct. 15 to enjoy a discounted registration rate. STS members save even more—and Resident/Fellow and Medical Student Members can register for free! 

Registration includes access to Annual Meeting Online, the digital archive of most meeting sessions. Recordings will be available to all registrants for one year in the STS Learning Center, beginning approximately two weeks after the meeting’s conclusion. This provides a subsequent opportunity to earn significantly more continuing medical education credit beyond what you can earn during the live event. 

Ticketed events are available at an additional cost to in-person registrants. 

Housing 

Exclusive discounted rates are available when you reserve your hotel through the Society’s room block! Book early as some venues have a limited number of rooms.  

Making your reservation through the official STS room blocks helps the Society continue to leverage the best possible pricing for its meeting attendees. Staying in the STS hotel block also may help facilitate informal connections and networking opportunities that occur at the hotels during the meeting. You must register for the Annual Meeting before you can book your housing. Reduced hotel rates are available through Jan. 11, 2025. 

Note: The Society has engaged Convention Management Resources (CMR) as the only approved official registration and housing provider for the STS Annual Meeting. Please be wary of any other companies ostensibly offering registration and/or housing assistance for the STS Annual Meeting. Such companies typically imply that they are working with STS, but in reality are unauthorized. Contact the STS Meetings Department if you are contacted by anyone other than CMR. 

Questions?  
Contact CMR, the Society’s official housing partner: 
Toll free: 800-651-2842 
International callers: 00-1-415-979-2285 
Need Help? Contact Customer Support 

Pre-Conference Symposia

STS will offer three concurrent half-day programs on Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, for attendees who want to round out their educational experience at STS 2025. These symposia are also available to attend as a standalone event (though STS 2025 attendees receive a discount when adding a pre-conference event to their meeting registration). 

Symposium registration includes lunch as well as a Thursday evening reception following the conclusion of the half-day course. Learn more. 
 

Hands-On Courses

Hands-on courses offer an immersive learning experience in a variety of surgical procedures, particularly for residents and early career surgeons. Five courses will be offered throughout the Annual Meeting. Each carries an additional fee; choose your session(s) and add them during meeting registration. STS members receive a discount!

Aortic Annular Enlargement
Friday, Jan. 24
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Course Directors: Bo Yang, MD, PhD, Marc Pelletier, FRCSC, Karen Kim, MD, and Marvin Atkins, MD

TEVAR 101 for Aneurysm and 201 for Dissection
Saturday, Jan. 25
10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Course Directors: George Arnaoutakis, MD, and Ibrahim Sultan, MD
Supported by W.L. Gore & Associates

Mitral Valve Repair
Sunday, Jan. 26
7 – 8:30 a.m.
Course Directors: Steven F. Bolling, MD, and Stephanie Mick, MD

Complex Central Airway Reconstruction
Sunday, Jan. 26
7 – 8:30 a.m.
Course Directors: Robert Merritt MD, Douglas J. Mathisen, MD, and Michael Lanuti, MD

The Ross Procedure
Sunday, Jan. 26
7 – 8:30 a.m.
Course Directors: Ismail El-Hamamsy, MD, PhD, Vaughn Starnes, MD

Mock Oral Exam Course

STS will offer an installment of its Mock Oral Exam Course during STS 2025. The goal of the program is to help decrease the stress of the Board exam by allowing trainees to prepare for and practice with the oral exam format. The in-person session will group more than one examinee together with mock examiners who will present case scenarios, pose questions, and provide individualized verbal and written feedback to each participant. Each examinee participant will have 15 minutes of question/answer with feedback, and the opportunity to observe fellow examinees. Registration will include access to online modules and resources 1-2 weeks prior to the in-person mock exam session at the Annual Meeting. Limited spots are available, and priority will be given to cardiothoracic surgery residents who are scheduled to take the ABTS oral examination in June 2025. 

Fees are $300 for STS members and $400 for non-members. Add the Mock Oral Exam Course to your STS 2025 registration. 
 

Abstract Submissions

Abstract submissions for STS 2025 have closed. Notifications will be sent in September. View your submission(s).
 

CT Surgery Resident Showdown

The CT Surgery Resident Showdown will once again hold its final competition during the STS Annual Meeting. Learn more. 
 

Volunteer Leadership

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Thank you to the entire Workforce on Annual Meeting, who work tirelessly throughout the year to put together a rich and robust STS Annual Meeting for all attendees.