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STS Leadership Institute 2025-26

An opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.
Apr 4, 2025 – Jan 30, 2026
Zoom, Chicago, and New Orleans
sts webinar series

Webinar
Conduits for CABG—Where Do We Stand?

Join a group of expert faculty for an in-depth discussion on the latest advances, controversies, and best practices in conduit strategies for CABG. The panelists will discuss: 

  • State-of-the-Art CABG Conduits – Beyond the Basics
  • Arterial Grafts: What’s the Gold Standard Today?
  • Challenges in Everyday Cases – What Would You Do?

Plus, hear a preview of more hot topics in CABG that will be explored during the 2025 STS Coronary Conference. 

Moderators

Mario Gaudino, MD, PhD
Weill Cornell Medical College
New York, NY

7 p.m. ET
Mock Oral Exam

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2025 STS Mock Oral Exam Course

Demystify the Oral Board Exam with STS Prep
Apr 22 – May 8, 2025
Virtual
TORAX 2025 - logo of Congress of the Brazilian Society of Thoracic Surgery

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2025 STS/EACTS/ESTS Latin America Thoracic Surgery Conference

A full-day symposium in association with TÓRAX 2025 – XXIV Congress of the Brazilian Society of Thoracic Surgery
May 10, 2025
Recife Expo Center, Brazil
33rd Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

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ASCVTS 2025

The 33rd Annual Meeting of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
May 14–17, 2025
Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre
Robotic Thoracic Surgery workshop

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2025 STS Workshop on Robotic Thoracic Surgery

Hear didactic lectures and case demonstrations from expert faculty, then practice in a realistic, general thoracic robotics simulation environment.
May 15–16, 2025
Norcross, GA
Coronary Conference

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2025 STS Coronary Conference

Groundbreaking science for cardiothoracic surgeons and heart team members who perform coronary surgery
Jun 12–14, 2025
Chicago, IL
STS 2025 Boot Camp

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2025 STS Boot Camp

An experiential foundation and hands-on practice in basic cardiothoracic operating skills for first-year residents.
Aug 21–24, 2025
Chicago, IL
Korean Society for Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (blue background, computer-generated heart)

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Heart Valve Disease Forum 2025

KTCVS-STS Asia Symposium on Valvular Heart Disease
Sep 12–13, 2025
Seoul, Korea
AQO

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2025 Advances in Quality & Outcomes: A Data Managers Meeting

Discussions on valuable research and important clinical findings with the goal of improving data collection and patient outcomes.
Oct 2–3, 2025
San Antonio, TX
Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference

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2025 STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference

Dec 4–6, 2025
Lima, Peru
STS 2026 Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, New Orleans, LA

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62nd STS Annual Meeting

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.
Jan 29 – Feb 1, 2026
New Orleans, LA

Past Events and Webinars

2023 STS Coronary Conference. June 3-4, Miami, Florida, USA

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2023 STS Coronary Conference

Groundbreaking science for cardiothoracic surgeons and heart team members who want to take their coronary surgery programs from basic to advanced
Jun 3–4, 2023
Miami, Florida
Town Hall

Webinar
STS Member Town Hall: Advancing a Culture of Inclusivity

Watch STS President Thomas MacGillivray and DEI consultant James Pogue discuss diversity, equity, and inclusion. The video includes Q&A, insights from moderators, and an update on the Society’s efforts to bolster its commitment to DEI. Viewers will come away with a deeper understanding of DEI, and the opportunities and challenges in advancing a culture of inclusivity within STS and the specialty.

Moderators

Thomas E. MacGillivray, MD
STS President
Washington, DC

James Pogue, PhD
President and CEO, JP Enterprises
Dallas, Texas

1 hr. 6 min.
2023 STS Mock Oral Exam Course

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STS Mock Oral Exam Course

Demystify the Oral Board Exam with STS Prep
Apr 29 – May 2, 2023
Virtual
2023 STS Workshop on Robotic Thoracic Surgery

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2023 STS Workshop on Robotic Thoracic Surgery

Hear didactic lectures and case demonstrations from expert faculty, then spend 6+ hours in hands-on sessions in a realistic, general thoracic robotics simulation environment.
Apr 20–21, 2023
Norcross, GA
Commonalities and Differences: The Shared Experiences of Underrepresented CT Surgeons

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Commonalities and Differences: The Shared Experiences of Underrepresented CT Surgeons

Cardiothoracic surgeons and trainees who are underrepresented in medicine (URiM) will discuss challenges and successes they’ve experienced throughout their careers. Additionally, the panel will share what they have learned from these experiences and how to apply those lessons toward supporting other surgeons from underrepresented groups.

1 hr. 1 min.
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STS Leadership Institute

The STS Leadership Institute helps members in their first 15 years of practice to develop the skills necessary to lead teams in and out of the OR, strategize personal and professional goals, negotiate a career path, and influence change in the workplace.
Mar 23, 2023 – Jan 26, 2024
Hybrid