Description
Join us for the 2025 Coronary Conference taking place June 12-14 in Chicago, featuring a comprehensive program on advanced coronary surgery techniques, conduit optimization, and technological innovations. Expert faculty will lead sessions on radial artery and BITA grafting, evidence-based practices, technical pearls, minimally invasive approaches, and academic career development. The three-day event includes interactive case discussions, featured abstracts, keynote lectures on current evidence, and much more.
Don’t miss this opportunity to engage with leaders in the field and enhance your surgical expertise. The Early Bird registration deadline is April 15, 2025.
Training Village
New this year! Attendees will explore our innovative non-CME Training Village, which will feature hands-on simulations, expert-led demonstrations, and accompanying surgical videos of cutting-edge techniques. Participation in this event (on Thursday, June 12) is included in meeting registration and will feature:
- Anastomosis Masterclass – Advance your skills with expert-led demonstrations on anastomotic techniques.
- Flow Measurement & Quality Control – Learn how to optimize graft outcomes with intraoperative assessment tools.
- Atrial Fibrillation Treatment – Clip the LAA and master intraoperative Maze techniques.
- Heart Failure & CABG – Explore the role of short-term implantable devices in CABG.
Industry Participants (to date): AtriCure
Abstract Submission
STS is now accepting scientific abstracts, surgical videos, and case presentations for consideration at the Coronary Conference. Deadline extended to April 10, 2025. Learn more.
TSF Scholarship
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF) proudly supports resident scholarships to attend the 2025 STS Coronary Conference. The scholarship covers course registration fees, two nights' lodging at the host hotel, and a stipend to defray the cost of travel and meals. Senior-level or chief CT surgery residents enrolled in an ACGME-approved program in the U.S. or an accredited program in Canada are eligible to apply.
The application deadline is April 1 at 11:59 p.m. CT. Scholarship winners will be notified by April 7. Letters of regret will be distributed no later than April 11.
Agenda
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 1 - 4:30 p.m. | Training Village Simulation & Demos/Didactics (non-CME) |
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8 - 9 a.m. | Making the Most of Your Conduits: How to Use the Radial Artery
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| 9 - 10 a.m. | Making the Most of Your Conduits: BITA Grafting
|
| 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | State-of-the-Art in Coronary Surgery: What Does the Evidence Say?
|
| 12 - 1 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1 - 2 p.m. | Which Kind of Academic Surgeon Do You Want to Be?
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| 2 - 3 p.m. | Technical Pearls in Coronary Surgery
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| 3 - 3:30 p.m. | Break |
| 3:30 - 5 p.m. | Interactive Case Session
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| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 8 - 10 a.m. | Featured Abstracts, Keynote, and Awards
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| 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Break |
| 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Minimally Invasive CABG
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| 12 - 1 p.m. | Technology and Innovation
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| 1 p.m. | Close & Adjourn |
Housing
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Marriott Marquis Chicago. The special STS group rate is $279, plus state and local taxes, and is guaranteed through Wednesday, May 21, or until the group block is sold out. Guest rooms reserved after the cutoff date or when the room block is sold out are subject to hotel availability.
How to Reserve a Room in the STS Block:
- Reserve online.
- Call 1-877-303-0104 and mention "The Society of Thoracic Surgeons Coronary Conference 2025.”
Pricing
Category | Early Bird | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Physician - STS Member | $900 | $1,000 |
| Physician Non-Member | $1,050 | $1,150 |
| Allied Health - STS Member | $350 | $500 |
| Allied Health Non-Member | $500 | $600 |
| Resident/Fellow - STS Member | $250 | $350 |
| Resident/Fellow Non-Member | $300 | $400 |
| Industry Employee | $1,000 | $1,200 |
*An STS Member ID (6 digits) is required to receive the discounted member rate. For help retrieving your STS Member ID, contact Member Services
Accreditation
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The number of available credits will be provided closer to the event dates.
Exhibitors
View the Exhibitor Prospectus and submit your application today!
Exhibitor List: AtriCure, Scanlan International, Med Alliance Solutions, Medtronic, Wexler Surgical, Zimmer Biomet