A collection of resources, programs, and advice for cardiothoracic surgeons in their first seven years of practice.

In this episode of the STS Thinking Thoracic podcast, host Dr. Jane Yanagawa is joined by Dr. John Mitchell—Chief of Thoracic Surgery at the University of Colorado and incoming Chair of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS)—to unpack critical updates from the board.

45 min
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Member blog, Dr. Jeffrey Shuhaiber
We entered this specialty knowing it would be challenging yet deeply rewarding. The hours, the weight of the operating room, the conversation with a family when things did not go as planned—we accepted all of it. What many of us did not anticipate was a different kind of difficulty: trying to practice, grow, and lead inside systems that are themselves under profound strain.
6 min read
Jeffrey H. Shuhaiber, MD

Join leading experts for an in-depth discussion on the evolving management of aortic regurgitation, with a focus on contemporary surgical and transcatheter treatment strategies. This webinar will explore the latest advances in aortic valve repair, valve-sparing root replacement, and transcatheter therapies, highlighting patient selection, technical considerations, and emerging evidence. Gain practical insights into current challenges and future directions shaping the care of patients with aortic regurgitation.

Supported by JenaValve

 

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7 p.m. ET

In this episode of the STS Thinking Thoracic podcast, host Dr. Jeff Yang is joined by thoracic surgeons Dr. Seth Krantz and Dr. Christopher Seder, along with Harvard medical student Alexandra Potter, to discuss three landmark studies using the STS General Thoracic Surgery Database that are reshaping how lymph node evaluation is performed in lung cancer surgery. The panel explores current guidelines, quality standards, and how more comprehensive nodal evaluation can improve staging accuracy while maintaining patient safety.

54 min
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Leadership Institute blog by Dr. Evan Alicuben
Entering into the STS Leadership Institute, I had two main goals:build relationships with other surgeons that share common leadership interests and hone a broad skill set that can be used in future leadership positions.
3 min read
Evan Alicuben, MD

Plan to attend the next installment of the STS/SCA Webinar Series, Across the Drapes: Intraoperative Disasters and Crises in Cardiac Surgery. Leaders in both surgery and anesthesiology will discuss intraoperative disasters in cardiac surgery, with the goal of optimizing intraoperative management between surgeons and anesthesiologists.  

A collaborative series presented by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists  
 

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7 p.m. ET

STS is pleased to present a webinar on the Surgical Management of Thoracic Trauma, in collaboration with the Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons and Trust, the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons, and ESTS Women in Thoracic Surgery. This expert-led session will feature internationally recognized faculty discussing contemporary approaches to thoracic trauma, including rib fixation, minimally invasive techniques, damage control strategies, and the management of complex thoracic injuries.

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1 hr. 19 mins.


This webinar is specifically designed for healthcare providers who care for patients with atrial fibrillation. The session will focus on the progression of Afib from paroxysmal to long-standing persistent and the impact it has on longevity, mortality, and heart failure implications. The faculty will cover various topics to include identification of Afib, treatment options, preventive measures, and new clinical trials. Attendees will also participate in discussions through the chat feature.

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7 p.m. ET
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Career Development blog by Dr. Melanie Subramanian
With its initial release in 2023, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Compensation Survey represents one of the few formal, comprehensive reports on provider compensation published by a subspecialty surgeon group. Now in its third iteration, the 2025 survey continues to shed light on trends in cardiothoracic surgery compensation and provides granular information on demographics, experience level, productivity, and practice type.
4 min read
Melanie Subramanian MD, MPH
Practical insights on coronary surgery best practices
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1 hr. 1 min.