At a celebratory breakfast with more than 290 registrants, STS's Extraordinary Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Award was presented to Leah M. Backhus, MD, MPH, from Stanford University; Jennifer L. Ellis, MD, MBA, from NYU Langone Health; and Betty C. Tong, MD, MHS, MS, from Duke University Medical Center.
This year's Vivien T. Thomas Lecture was "Lessons From My Ancestors - A Path Towards Excellence," presented by Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD.
After 2 years of virtual-only meetings, STS 2023 attendees are able to once again meet in person with colleagues and friends, and to enjoy hands-on experiences that are better than ever.
At the Presidents Reception, attendees enjoyed stunning coastal views and celebrated the term of STS President John H. Calhoon, MD, as well as the legacies of Joseph A. Dearani, MD, and the late Sean C. Grondin, MD, who led the STS community through the COVID-19 lockdown with wisdom and grace.
