Best Practices for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a two-day virtual event that provides coders, surgeons, and billing professionals with the latest updates to CPT and physician coding and reimbursement, which affect cardiothoracic surgical practices.
Event dates
Feb 27–28, 2026
Location
Virtual
Performing as our best selves as cardiothoracic surgeons both inside and outside of the workplace
Event dates
Mar 10 – Apr 28, 2026
Location
Virtual
An opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.
Event dates
Mar 19, 2026 – Jan 27, 2027
Location
Virtual, Chicago, and San Diego
Be the voice of the cardiothoracic surgery specialty in Washington, DC.
Event dates
Mar 23–24, 2026
Location
Washington, DC
Demystify the Oral Board Exam with STS Prep
Event dates
Apr 1 – May 31, 2026
Location
Virtual
Hear didactic lectures and case demonstrations from expert faculty, then practice in a realistic, cardiac robotic simulation environment.
Event dates
May 14–15, 2026
Location
Norcross, GA
An experiential foundation and hands-on practice in basic cardiothoracic operating skills for first-year residents.
Event dates
Aug 20–23, 2026
Location
Chicago, IL
Event dates
Sep 10–11, 2026
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Skills development and collaborative learning for cardiothoracic surgeons and their team members who perform coronary surgery.
Event dates
Sep 17–19, 2026
Location
Chicago, IL
Discussions on valuable research and important clinical findings with the goal of improving data collection and patient outcomes.
Event dates
Sep 30 – Oct 2, 2026
Location
New Orleans, LA
The latest techniques and management strategies in cardiovascular and thoracic critical care and enhanced recovery after surgery for the entire care team.
Event dates
Oct 9–10, 2026
Location
Baltimore, MD
An STS collaboration with the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
Event dates
Nov 13–14, 2026
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Best Practices for Cardiothoracic Surgery is a two-day virtual event that provides coders, surgeons, and billing professionals with the latest updates to CPT and physician coding and reimbursement which affect cardiothoracic surgical practices.
Event dates
Feb 28 – Mar 1, 2025
Location
Virtual

Co-presented by STS and the American College of Cardiology 

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Duration
1 hr. 31 mins.

In this one-hour webinar, experts in robotic cardiac surgery will provide an introduction to the specialty, as well as share unique insights for getting involved, getting trained, and ultimately starting a robotic program at your institution.  

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Duration
1 hr. 5 min.
The premier annual event in cardiothoracic surgery, unveiling never-before-seen science, techniques, and technology, and creating a forum to build lasting connections with colleagues.
Event dates
Jan 24–26, 2025
Location
Los Angeles Convention Center, California
An opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.
Event dates
Jan 23, 2025
Location
Los Angeles

Learn how to take advantage of everything the STS Annual Meeting has to offer, from educational sessions and networking opportunities. Special focus will be given to trainees and first-time attendees. 

This program is part of the STS series of quarterly Early Career Journey webinars, sponsored by The Hub: Resources and Community for Your Early Career Journey

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