STS Wellness institute

Event
2025-26 STS Wellness Institute

Performing as our best selves as cardiothoracic surgeons both inside and outside of the workplace
Feb 10 – Apr 28, 2026
Virtual
STS/SCA Webinar

Webinar
STS/SCA Webinar Series: Across the Drapes: Multidisciplinary Management in Esophagectomy

Plan to attend this installment of the STS/SCA Webinar Series, Across the Drapes: Multidisciplinary Management in Esophagectomy. Leaders in both surgery and anesthesiology will discuss preoperative and intraoperative management of esophagectomy and its complications, with the goal of optimizing intraoperative management between surgeons and anesthesiologists.  

A collaborative series presented by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists (SCA)

 

7 p.m. ET
STS Webinar Series

Webinar
STS Webinar Series: Perfusion, Cannulation, and Myocardial Protection in Robotic Cardiac Surgery

During this webinar, an expert panel will focus on different methods of cannulation including: open vs. percutaneous cannulation; perfusion strategies (including when bicaval cannulation is needed); and examination of different methods of myocardial protection including transthoracic aortic cross-clamping and endo-balloon. The session is relevant for cardiac surgeons and trainees at all experience levels, as well as members of robotic cardiac teams interested in understanding basic techniques relevant to robotic cardiac surgery and advanced methods used in more complex scenarios.  

7 p.m. ET
STS Webinar Series

Webinar
Latin Heart Rounds: Current Management of Syndromic Aortic Disease

ACC

This Latin Heart Rounds collaboration between the Society of Th

1 p.m. ET
2026 Coding Workshop

Event
2026 STS Coding Workshop

Best Practices for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a two-day virtual event that provides coders, surgeons, and billing professionals with the latest updates to CPT and physician coding and reimbursement, which affect cardiothoracic surgical practices.
Feb 27–28, 2026
Virtual
STS Leadership Institute banner

Event
2026-27 Leadership Institute

An opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.
Mar 19, 2026 – Jan 27, 2027
Virtual, Chicago, and San Diego
Advocacy Conf.

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2026 STS Advocacy Conference

Be the voice of the cardiothoracic surgery specialty in Washington, DC.
Mar 23–24, 2026
Washington, DC
mock oral 2026

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2026 Mock Oral Exam

Demystify the Oral Board Exam with STS Prep
Apr 1 – May 31, 2026
Virtual
Robotics 2026

Event
2026 STS Workshop on Robotic Cardiac Surgery

Hear didactic lectures and case demonstrations from expert faculty, then practice in a realistic, cardiac robotic simulation environment.
May 14–15, 2026
Norcross, GA
Boot Camp 2026

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2026 STS Boot Camp

An experiential foundation and hands-on practice in basic cardiothoracic operating skills for first-year residents.
Aug 20–23, 2026
Chicago, IL
CABG ACADEMY

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2026 STS CABG Academy

Sep 17–19, 2026
Chicago, IL
AQO 2026

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2026 Advances in Quality & Outcomes: A Data Managers Meeting

Discussions on valuable research and important clinical findings with the goal of improving data collection and patient outcomes.
Sep 30 – Oct 2, 2026
New Orleans, LA

Past Events and Webinars

sts webinar series

Webinar
Conduits for CABG—Where Do We Stand?

Join a group of expert faculty for an in-depth discussion on the latest advances, controversies, and best practices in conduit strategies for CABG. The panelists will discuss: 

  • State-of-the-Art CABG Conduits – Beyond the Basics
  • Arterial Grafts: What’s the Gold Standard Today?
  • Challenges in Everyday Cases – What Would You Do?

Plus, hear a preview of more hot topics in CABG that will be explored during the 2025 STS Coronary Conference. 

Moderators

Mario Gaudino, MD, PhD
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY

1 hr.
STS Webinar Series

Webinar
CORA in Action

Join us for an interactive demonstration of CORA, the STS Cardiothoracic Online Resource Assistant—an AI-powered tool designed to help you quickly access trusted cardiothoracic surgery resources. CORA integrates content from key STS platforms, including The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, the STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book, the STS Learning Center, and clinical practice documents.

43 min.
2026 Advocacy Conference

Event
2025 STS Advocacy Conference

Be the voice of the cardiothoracic surgery specialty in Washington, DC.
Mar 3–4, 2025
Washington, DC
coding workshop 2025

Event
2025 STS Coding Workshop

Best Practices for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a two-day virtual event that provides coders, surgeons, and billing professionals with the latest updates to CPT and physician coding and reimbursement which affect cardiothoracic surgical practices.
Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2025
Virtual
webinar

Webinar
Latin Heart Rounds Series: Current Management of Bicuspid Aortic Valve—Lifetime Management of Aortic Stenosis

Co-presented by STS and the American College of Cardiology 

1 hr. 31 mins.
sts webinar series

Webinar
Robotic Cardiac Surgery: Your Journey Starts Here!

In this one-hour webinar, experts in robotic cardiac surgery will provide an introduction to the specialty, as well as share unique insights for getting involved, getting trained, and ultimately starting a robotic program at your institution.  

Topics include:  

1 hr. 5 min.