STS President Vinay Badhwar, MD: The Year Ahead

In this message, Vinay Badhwar, MD, begins his term as President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons focused on three simple but powerful ideas: Excellence, Evidence, Impact. These guiding principles emphasize high-quality surgical care, data-driven innovation, and collaborative leadership to advance cardiothoracic surgery and improve patient outcomes.

STS Updates

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President Trump Signs Funding Bill

President Trump has signed into law the bipartisan federal spending package that provides full‑year appropriations for the…

Joint Commission Partners with The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and American College of Cardiology to Leverage Clinical Data and Patient Outcomes in New Certification

(OAKBROOK TERRACE, Illinois, January 29, 2026) — Joint Commission has partnered with two leading, highly respected medical…

STS 2026 Wrap-Up

The Annual Meeting in New Orleans celebrated the theme of 
"Teaching for Tomorrow Together" — moving the specialty into the future with vision, evidence-based learning, collaboration, innovation, and kindness. 

Member Voices

Africa Wallace, MD
Our roles as attendings, division chiefs, chairs, coaches, and mentors come with a larger responsibility.

Africa F. Wallace, MD

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