The development and success of early career members is an important objective for the Society. The STS Workforce on Career Development endeavors to address the specific career needs of members in their first 7 years of practice.
STS Mentorship Program
The STS Mentorship Program is designed for members at any career level. Apply to become a mentor or request mentorship. Participation in this year-round program will be critical to the success of the future generation of cardiothoracic surgeons.
Through the easy-to-use mentorship portal, provide your contact information and notate your practice type and areas of interest (e.g., practice building, clinical research, contract negotiations) so that we can better find the best mentor/mentee match!
Social Media Outreach
Connect with members of the Workforce on Twitter @CTSurgCareers, and join the quarterly TweetChats, during which Workforce members and other Society leaders discuss early career issues in this open social media forum.
The next TweetChat, "Making the Leap–Bridging the Gap in the OR," will take place on Wednesday, August 24. Join host Dr. Robert Van Haren (@rvanharen) and colleagues in examining the cognitive challenges that need to be met when making the transition to independent operating. The chat begins at 8:00 p.m. ET; use the hashtag #CTCareers to participate or monitor highlights from the discussion on the STS website CTCareers page.
Note: The opinions expressed in this Twitter feed are those of its individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons.
Additional Resources
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The 2022 STS Trainee Retreat (held April 2, 2022) included talks related to when, how, and what job to look for; negotiating a contract; setting yourself up for success in the first three years of practice; investing wisely for the future; the importance of personal wellness; and social media. Watch the event recording. All views and opinions expressed therein are those of the authors and not necessarily those of the Society.
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VIDEO: Young Professors: Insights and Tips for Early and Mid-Career Faculty
Ourania A. Preventza, MD, Himanshu J. Patel, MD, Elaine E. Tseng, MD, and Sunil Singhal, MD