Cardiothoracic surgeons from the US and Italy receive practice-changing funding support
CHICAGO (January 19, 2022)—Through a collaborative effort between The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS), two standout young surgeons recently each received $20,000 in fellowship grants to learn new techniques used by institutions across the world.
The STS Boot Camp is designed to provide an experiential foundation and hands-on practice in basic cardiothoracic operating skills. Resident participants will receive expert instruction and utilize simulators that enhance the learning experience by replic
Hosted by Thomas K. Varghese Jr., MD, MS, the “Beyond the Abstract” program explores the “whys” behind articles in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery and discusses next steps with authors and thought leaders.
In the field of cardiothoracic surgery, a failure to continue training, pursue new skills or techniques, or acquire new knowledge in the face of the rapid changes we see in medical and surgical technology is to the peril of us and our patients.
