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advocacy
A new loan repayment program will support physicians who serve in medically underserved areas.
2 min read
Derek Brandt, JD, STS Advocacy
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career development
Insights on choosing a niche in cardiothoracic surgery and how it can help you advance your career.
5 min read
Mara Antonoff, MD & Olugbenga Okusanya, MD
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advocacy
The US House of Representatives voted to pass the ‘‘Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023.” The deal suspends the $31.5 trillion debt ceiling. STS Advocacy explains the implications related to PAYGO, veterans' medical care, COVID-19, and student loans.
3 min read
Molly Peltzman, STS Advocacy Team
Event dates
Dec 1–2, 2023
Location
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The 2023 STS Coronary Conference returns for a second year of innovative, international, and groundbreaking science taking place June 3-4 at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel. Conference attendees will learn how to take their coronary surgery programs to the next level from a basic to an advanced program. Experts from around the world will share the latest techniques and outcomes.

Duration
1 min. 26 sec.
Dr. Griffith discusses the first animal-to-human heart transplant, the work he and his team did in preparation, and how they shattered the barriers around xenotransplantation.
43 min.
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career development
A surgical fellow reflects on the loss of a colleague.
5 min read
David Blitzer, MD
Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Sara Pereira—professor of surgery at the University of Utah.
47 min.
An experiential foundation and hands-on practice in basic cardiothoracic operating skills for first-year residents.
Event dates
Aug 24–27, 2023
Location
Marriott Chicago O’Hare Hotel
10 guidelines to consider as a thoracic surgery trainee in the Intensive Care Unit.
Duration
7 min.
Demystify the Oral Board Exam with STS Prep
Event dates
Apr 29 – May 2, 2023
Location
Virtual