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STS Webinar Series

Webinar
STS Webinar Series: Appropriate Lung Cancer Staging and Diagnosis

A multidisciplinary approach to lung cancer staging and diagnosis from medical oncology, pulmonology, and cardiothoracic surgery perspectives
7 p.m. ET
early career journey webinar

Webinar
How to Maximize Your First Six Months of Training

Join this upcoming Early Career Journey webinar to hear tips and best practices for navigating the start of your cardiothoracic surgery residency. Members of the STS Task Force on Trainee and Resident Development will share their perspectives as an I-6 trainee, traditional path trainee, junior faculty, and program director. They’ll discuss situations that may arise in early training, including developing surgical skills, preparing for nights on call, building your career trajectory, and maintaining personal wellness.

8 p.m. ET
STS 2025 Boot Camp

Event
2025 STS Boot Camp

An experiential foundation and hands-on practice in basic cardiothoracic operating skills for first-year residents.
Aug 21–24, 2025
Chicago, IL
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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 Calculators

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

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Early Career Resources

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

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Clinical Practice Documents and Policies

Improve patient outcomes with guidelines from experienced medical professionals.

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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 >
worrell

Podcast
#13 S1 Does Matterhorn Matter & More

Don’t miss the latest Thinking Thoracic episode as host Erin Gillaspie, MD, is joined by Stephanie Worrell, MD, associate professor, University of Arizona, and thoracic surgeon, Banner Health, for a lively and insightful post-ASCO discussion. Together, they unpack the significance of the CheckMate 577 and Matterhorn trials, and explore what these groundbreaking studies mean for the future of esophageal and gastroesophageal junction cancer care.

Tune in to hear their take on:

45 min.
magruder

Blog
Maximizing Relationships with Referring Physicians

As a new cardiothoracic surgeon, interacting with referring providers can be a confusing and daunting experience at times. We have little training or exposure to this critical aspect of practice in residency and fellowship, yet it dramatically affects your success as a surgeon. In some larger and/or academic practices, referring networks and mechanisms may be well established; in smaller community practices, these relationships can determine your survival as a surgeon.
7 min read
J. Trent Magruder, MD
mentorship

Blog
The Mentor I Didn’t Know I Needed

When I was selected for the Looking to the Future Scholarship Program by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), I expected the 61st Annual Meeting in Los Angeles, California to be an inspiring academic experience. But it was much more than that.
3 min read
Jad Elharake, The Ohio State University College of Medicine
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STS News Banner

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.
  News Article
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.
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