In this issue, read about what to expect during STS 2022—the Society’s 58th Annual Meeting, the much-anticipated public reporting program for the TVT Registry, the story of a member's extraordinary journey into cardiothoracic surgery, a recap of the TAVR Symposium, the details of the virtual Advocacy Conference, and more.
STS 2022 Program Makes It Worth the Wait to Be ‘Together Again’
Top-quality research, groundbreaking procedures, expert discussion, networking, and wellness activities are abundant in the program for the Society’s 58th Annual Meeting, Saturday through Monday, January 29–31, in Miami Beach, Florida. A virtual option also is available for attendees to tune in from anywhere in the world.
TAVR Symposium Explores Expert Techniques, Challenging Perspectives
More than 300 registrants and faculty participated in the recent Advanced TAVR Symposium: New Perspectives for the Surgeon and Heart Team, where they joined in-depth discussions on classic and complex topics in the areas of transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR).
Member News: Fall 2021
Find the latest updates on STS member job changes, promotions, and appointments for Drs. Robert Higgins, Rafael Sádaba, William Killinger, Abbas Abbas, Prem Shekar, and C.B. Sai Sudhakar.
President's Column: Selecting Effective Leaders
In his latest President's Column, Dr. Sean Grondin describes the current selection processes for various STS leadership positions and highlights some of the
initiatives being undertaken to review and amend existing processes for filling these roles.
initiatives being undertaken to review and amend existing processes for filling these roles.
Tech News: Innovations in 3D Printing for Thoracic Surgery
In the first of a new column, Tech News, Drs. Catherine Byrd, Henry Guo, and Natalie Lui, describe the expanding use of three-dimensional printing in cardiothoracic surgery—a process used to facilitate surgical planning and intraoperative guidance, develop customized, implantable prostheses, and aid in patient and trainee education.
Increased Trainee Diversity Is an Encouraging Step Across Demographic Landscape
Cardiothoracic surgery training programs represent an increasingly diverse population in the US, and this can mean more comprehensive care for patients—but faculty and leadership positions need to catch up, according to a study published online in August in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery.
New Public Reporting Site Offers Quality Ratings for TAVR Procedures
This fall, the STS/American College of Cardiology (ACC) Transcatheter Valve Therapy (TVT) Registry will begin a much-anticipated public reporting program, where
participating hospitals can demonstrate their ongoing commitment to quality measurement.
participating hospitals can demonstrate their ongoing commitment to quality measurement.
From the Farm to the OR, STS Member Is Proof that Anything Is Possible
Dr. Luis Godoy, from UC Davis Health in Sacramento, California, shares his inspiring story of becoming a cardiothoracic surgeon. "With the right amount of determination, persistence, work ethic, curiosity, and dedication, anything is possible. I’m living proof of that."
Braunwald Award Enables in Utero Research into Congenital Heart Disease
For women entering a career in cardiothoracic surgery, the Nina Starr Braunwald Research Award offers a prestigious opportunity to bring original research to the table. Dr. Mallory Hunt, from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, used her award to explore complications associated with congenital heart disease before patients leave the womb.
Washington Scene: Members Tackle Physician Reimbursement, Patient Safety during Advocacy Conference
During the Society's virtual Advocacy Conference, STS members met with lawmakers and Congressional staff, urging them to take action on three issues that are especially important to cardiothoracic surgery.
News Briefs: Fall 2021
Read about the Latin America Surgery Symposia, the new Deep Dive Series, highlights from the Critical Care Conference, and more.
