Discussions on valuable research and important clinical findings with the goal of improving data collection and patient outcomes.
Event dates
Sep 30 – Oct 2, 2026
Location
New Orleans, LA
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 9–10, 2026
Location
Baltimore, MD
An opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.
Event dates
Oct 22, 2026 – Jan 27, 2027
Location
Virtual, Chicago, and San Diego
An STS collaboration with the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
Event dates
Nov 13–14, 2026
Location
Tokyo, Japan
A world-class, international event that will explore the latest developments and best practices in coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, thoracic aortic disease, atrial fibrillation, and the surgical management of heart failure
Event dates
Dec 3–5, 2026
Location
Santiago, Chile
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 28–31, 2027
Location
San Diego, California
Event dates
Sep 13–14, 2022
Location
Washington, DC
Event dates
Sep 8–10, 2022
Location
Denver, Colorado
An expert panel highlights a team-based approach to managing cardiac surgery patients who suffer sudden postoperative cardiac arrest.
Date
1 hr.
A panel comprising residents and surgeons demonstrate a novel approach to Quality Improvement and Patient Safety (QIPS) rounds.
Date
Duration
59 min.

Learn about the different facets of STS advocacy, what it can do for you, and how you can make a lasting impact on the cardiothoracic surgery specialty. Presenters share how STS advocacy intersects with everyday aspects of members' surgical practices, as well as their personal, professional, and institutional priorities from quality improvement to coding and reimbursement.

Date
Duration
51 min.
An expert panel discusses the necessary components of building a successful robotic mitral valve repair program.
Date
Duration
1 hr. 12 min.