Improving patient outcomes

Curated resources, tools, events, news, and videos for aspiring, in-training, and experienced surgeons.

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Call for Nominations for STS Officer & Board Positions

Now through May 31, STS members may nominate themselves or others for officer and Board positions. Learn about open positions, qualifications, and the nominations process.

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Education

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STS Leadership Institute

An opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.

Mar 21, 2024 – Jan 23, 2025

Zoom, Chicago, and Los Angeles

STS Mock Oral Exam Course (seated panel of judges in lab coats)

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2024 STS Mock Oral Exam Course

Demystify the Oral Board Exam with STS Prep

Apr 16 – May 7, 2024

Virtual

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2024 STS Workshop on Robotic Cardiac Surgery

Hands-on team training in robotic mitral valve repair, coronary bypass, and more.

May 9–10, 2024

Peachtree Corners, GA

Data & Research

Initiatives and resources to improve quality care for patients

STS National Database

The gold standard for clinical registries and quality improvement

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Public Reporting

Institutional performance and national benchmarks for survival, complications, and other measures.

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Current Projects

The latest research in progress from programs funded by STS

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Data Access Programs

STS data for quality improvement initiatives, clinical trials, and research

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Resources

Essential tools for cardiothoracic surgeons

Risk Calculator

Calculate a patient’s risk of mortality and morbidities for common cardiac surgeries.

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Early Career Hub

Guidance and resources for CT surgeons in the first 7 years of practice

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Clinical Practice Documents

Improve patient outcomes with guidelines from experienced medical professionals.

Surgical Checklists

PDFs to prepare you and your team for upcoming surgeries.

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News & Media

The latest from the field of thoracic surgeryView All >

Blog
Building a Practice in the Community

“Jack of all trades, master of none, though oftentimes better than a master of one.”

Apr 29, 2024

3 min read

Heather Palomino, MD

Podcast
#152, S4: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/Drs. Jordan Dozier, Clauden Louis, and Michael Onwugbufo

In this episode hosted by Dr. David T. Cooke, Drs. Jordan Dozier, Clauden Louis, and Michael Onwugbufor talk about their long, education journey, how to design a practice, and their shared experiences. Dr. Onwugbufor shares part of his career journey this way: "When searching for a first job, you need to know you'll have some kind of mentorship and support. For me, it was reassuring to know that when I started doing my first few cases, I wasn't by myself. I didn't feel lonely. That I had someone more experienced supporting me.

Press Release from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Press Release
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Launches New Valve Surgery Risk Calculators

CHICAGO (April 26, 2024) ─ The expanding use of transcatheter technologies has changed the landscape in the treatment of valvular disease in adult cardiac patients, with valve surgery rapidly shifting to more complex interventions frequently involving other concomitant procedures.

Apr 26, 2024

STS News, the Society’s quarterly magazine for members only, brings you the latest CT surgery news, research, stories, and more to help keep you in the know and connected to your peers.

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