January 20, 2026
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Co-sponsored by STS and Women in Thoracic Surgery, the 2026 Nina Starr Braunwald Extraordinary Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Awards kicked off this year's Annual Meeting. This year's recipients were given to name 1, MD; name 2, MD; and name 3, MD. SWITCH OUT PHOTO
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Opening remarks were given by STS President Joseph F. Sabik III, MD, who introduced the Vivien Thomas Lecture delivered by bestselling author Shola Richards, who gave an empowering speech about actively practicing self-kindness and intentionally building trust. SWITCH OUT PHOTO
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