In this issue, read about current trends within the global cardiothoracic surgery workforce, the latest in intraoperative molecular imaging, and a legendary heart surgeon’s selfless leadership and extraordinary work that is impacting lives in Guatemala and around the world. Also don’t miss the recap of the most recent STS Annual Meeting and a breakdown of need-to-know issues related to Medicare reimbursement.
An Important Shift May Be Happening in CT Surgery
With a current pipeline showing steady gains of female trainees, the cardiothoracic surgery workforce may be on the verge of changing.
STS Board Expands, New Leaders Elected
New STS officers and directors were elected or reelected, and several important Bylaws changes were approved during the virtual Annual Membership (Business) Meeting held in conjunction with the Society’s 58th Annual Meeting.
Member News: Spring 2022
Find the latest updates on STS member job changes, promotions, and honors for Drs. Ralph Mosca, Marc Moon, Hiroo Takayama, Maral Ouzounian, Charles Fraser, Richard Lazzaro, Amy Fiedler, Sanjay Samy, Elliot Wakeam, and John Karamichalis.
President's Column: Not by Revolution, but by Evolution…
In his first President's Column, Dr. John Calhoon shares some of his initial thoughts as he takes the helm of the Society, details the challenges that the specialty faces, and discusses plans for the future of STS.
Tech News: Intraoperative Molecular Imaging: The Next Frontier in Thoracic Surgical Oncology
Drs. Natalie Lui and Sunil Singhal describe intraoperative molecular imaging, which is a promising technology with several potential applications in thoracic surgical oncology.
Highlights of the STS 58th Annual Meeting
More than 2,800 professional registrants joined the Society’s virtual 58th Annual Meeting in January. Read the details of the presentations during the Vivien T. Thomas Symposium, meet the award winners, and learn about the inspiring keynote lectures, including the Presidential Address from Dr. Sean Grondin.
News Briefs: Spring 2022
Read about the new Coronary Conference, CT Surgery Masters Showdown, popular STS podcast episodes, the most-downloaded Annals articles, and more.
Former Guatemalan Vice President Is a Legendary Heart Surgeon
A witness to historic surgical advancements, a champion of tide-turning social reform, and the only physician to have served as Vice President of Guatemala, senior STS Member Dr. J. Rafael Espada devotes his days to repairing hearts and reforging the heart of his nation.
TSF Fun Runners Uplift Virtual Community, Fund CT Surgery Research
Surgeons, residents, medical students, perfusionists, industry representatives, and STS staff showed off their best times and team spirit during the Thoracic Surgery Foundation Fun Run & Walk in conjunction with STS 2022.
Washington Scene: Medicare Payment, CMS Policies: What Cardiothoracic Surgeons Need to Know
Read about important issues that may impact proposals for Medicare reimbursement in the coming years, and meet the Key Contact of the Year.
