STS Membership
Your all-access pass to cardiothoracic surgery. Discounted Annual Meeting registration, journal access, education discounts, and a connection to a largest network of the specialty’s best surgeons.
Mentorship
The right mentor changes everything. Get matched with an experienced CT surgeon who can guide your training, career decisions, and beyond — or pay it forward and mentor the next generation.
STS Career Center
Career transitions are tough. We’re here to help. STS’s online Career Center offers support from training through leadership and beyond. Resources are written by, vetted by, and tailored for CT surgeons.
STS OnDemand
Resident/Fellow members receive a free All-Access subscription to 700+ hours of STS educational video in one convenient streaming platform. Stream surgical videos, lectures, and podcasts from top STS events and programs anytime.
Scholarships and Awards
Programs that fund cardiothoracic surgery education and research, encourage careers in the specialty, facilitate training in ethics and health policy, and enable grassroots advocacy.
Blog Articles on Career Development
Real advice from surgeons who've been there. Candid posts on training, mentorship, promotion, work-life balance, and building your career — written by CT surgeons, for CT surgeons.
CORA: Cardiothoracic Online Resource Assistant
Your AI-powered CT surgery resource, 24/7. Ask a clinical question, look up a technique, generate exam prep questions, or explore the latest evidence. CORA delivers curated answers sourced from STS’s own trusted resources.
