Addressing the Impending Shortage of Cardiothoracic Surgeons

#4: Addressing the Impending Shortage of Cardiothoracic Surgeons

Numerous studies predict growing shortages in the physician workforce in the United States, especially among cardiothoracic surgeons.
19 min.
Anticoagulation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

#3: Anticoagulation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Review of the practice guideline on the use of blood thinning medication (anticoagulants) during heart surgery.
9 min.
Career Development Blog

Strategies for Obtaining Funding as a New Investigator

For surgeons beginning academic careers, developing a research portfolio is frequently a key metric of success. Yet many have significant concerns about finding adequate funding in an era where National Institutes of Health (NIH) funding is at an all-time low. However, early career investigators have a number of advantages, even in a competitive research climate.

5 min read
David D. Odell, MD, MMSc
How the Opioid Crisis Is Affecting Cardiothoracic Surgery

#1: How the Opioid Crisis Is Affecting Cardiothoracic Surgery

Four cardiothoracic surgeons discuss the opioid epidemic in the United States.
18 min.

Washington Scene: STS Works for Appropriate CT Surgeon Reimbursement

Francis C. Nichols III, MD
Dec 29, 2017
1 min read

Get the Most Out of the Annual Meeting

Kevin D. Accola, MD
Dec 29, 2017
1 min read

News Briefs: Winter 2018

Elizabeth A. David, MD
Dec 29, 2017
1 min read

In Memoriam: W. Gerald Rainer, MD

Dec 29, 2017
1 min read

Executive Director's Column: On the Move

Dec 29, 2017
1 min read

Practice Management: Can Physician Leadership Cure the Burnout Epidemic?

Dec 29, 2017
1 min read

President's Column: Seeing STS Through a New Lens

Dec 29, 2017
1 min read

Don’t Wait: Register Today for the Annual Meeting

Dec 29, 2017
1 min read