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Education

Network and stay on the cutting edge of cardiothoracic surgeryView All >
An opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.
Event dates
Apr 4, 2025 – Jan 30, 2026
Location
Zoom, Chicago, and New Orleans

Join a group of expert faculty for an in-depth discussion on the latest advances, controversies, and best practices in conduit strategies for CABG. The panelists will discuss: 

  • State-of-the-Art CABG Conduits – Beyond the Basics
  • Arterial Grafts: What’s the Gold Standard Today?
  • Challenges in Everyday Cases – What Would You Do?

Moderators

Mario Gaudino, MD, PhD
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY

Irbaz Hameed, MD
Yale University 
New Haven, CT

Date
7 p.m. ET
Demystify the Oral Board Exam with STS Prep
Event dates
Apr 22 – May 8, 2025
Location
Virtual

News & Media

The latest from the field of thoracic surgeryView All >

In the latest episode of Same Surgeon, Different Light, live from #STS 2025, co-hosts Drs. Sara Pereira and Cherie Erkmen speak with Dr. Stephen Yang, a professor of surgery and medical oncology at Johns Hopkins University, about how the cardiothoracic specialty can be further diversified through initiatives such as the Looking to the Future Scholarship. They also discuss how providing medical students and residents with mentorship, networking opportunities, and exposure to innovators at the Annual Meeting can inspire more of them to pursue cardiothoracic surgery.

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advocacy

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the newly appointed Department of Health and Human (HHS) Secretary, has introduced plans to significantly restructure health agencies under his purview. This restructuring is based on President Trump's Executive Order, “Implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency’ Workforce Optimization Initiative.”

It will include two major actions:

3 min read
Molly Peltzman, STS Advocacy

March 21, Match Day, marked a significant milestone for the future of healthcare, as the 2025 Main Residency Match—organized by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)—set a record as the largest and most competitive match in its 73-year history. With 52,498 applicants competing for 43,237 positions, the event saw a remarkable 4.7% increase in active applicants compared to the previous year, signaling the rising demand for residency spots across all specialties.1

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match day
Image courtesy of: @Adham_Ahmed_64

Among the standout trends was the unprecedented surge in interest in thoracic and vascular surgery, both of which achieved a historic 100% fill rate for the first time. This achievement reflects the growing popularity of these highly specialized fields, with many positions filled by senior medical students. The number of certified applicants also grew by 5.3% compared to 2024, indicating that more medical graduates are pursuing specialized fields such as cardiothoracic surgery.2

As the demand for residency positions continues to rise, medical institutions are expected to expand their programs to meet this increased interest. To facilitate this growth, the NRMP has implemented several policy updates and technological enhancements to streamline the residency matching process. Key updates include the removal of the AAMC ID requirement in the Registration, Ranking, and Results® (R3®) system, along with improvements to the Supplemental Offer and Acceptance Program (SOAP), which helps unmatched applicants secure residency positions.3 These innovations are designed to improve the overall efficiency, transparency, and success rate of the residency match process, ensuring that more qualified applicants can find positions in their desired specialties.

1 Source: National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
2 Source: Becker’s Hospital Review
3 Source. Thalamus

Mar 28, 2025
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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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Member Voices

Joseph F. Sabik

Joseph F. Sabik III, MD

STS President
It’s about making sure that patients get the right treatment, so they can have the best long-term outcomes.
Africa Wallace, MD

Africa F. Wallace, MD

DEI Workforce Member
Our roles as attendings, division chiefs, chairs, coaches, and mentors come with a larger responsibility.

Robert S.D. Higgins, MD

STS Past President
STS was the first place where I was welcomed to be part of like-minded surgeons focused on patients, who improved outcomes, and had a mission.