EACTS

European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery
Better skills, better surgery, better patient outcomes

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Celebrate the 40th anniversary of EACTS by taking part in this unique cycling experience ahead of the 40th EACTS Annual Meeting.

From 2-6 October, riders will travel through high mountains, volcanic landscapes, and the Costa Brava before arriving in Barcelona, where the Tour will culminate with a special ride to the Annual Meeting venue on 7 October to receive a medal and help open this landmark event.

This exclusive experience includes four days and 400km of road cycling, 4-star accommodation, mechanical support, guide cyclists, aid stations, a commemorative EACTS maillot, and more.

⏳ This is your final opportunity to register your interest.
🗓️ Deadline: 11 June 2026

👉 Contact [email protected] to secure your place.

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🔍 Explore this month’s EACTS Academy webinars.

Whether you are a medical student, pre-trainee, resident, or allied health professional, EACTS Academy webinars will offer valuable opportunities to strengthen your knowledge and explore key topics across cardiothoracic surgery.

Join international faculty and peers online for interactive discussions, case-based learning and practical insights designed to support your development at every stage of your journey.

✅ Free for EACTS members.

🔍 Discover more and register now🔗 https://t.co/rRWE30eEI5

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📣 Submit your work to the Training the NEXT-GENERATION of cardiovascular surgery residents with EMERGING techniques Call for Papers in ICVTS.

We are seeking high-quality papers exploring how cardiovascular surgery training can evolve to meet the needs of the next generation of surgeons.

Topics of interest include:

🫀 Competency-based resident training
🤖 Emerging techniques, including robotics, simulation, catheter-based skills, and hybrid approaches
🧩 3D-printed materials, wet labs, and hi-fi mannequins in surgical education
🏥 Advanced training centres and institutional collaboration
📚 Standardising resident training and improving surgical education

🗓️ Submit your manuscript by 30 June ⛓️‍💥 https://t.co/TQfADcWNbc

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📣 Registration is now open for the Aortic Valve Repair and Ross Operation course.

Join us in Brussels on 10-11 September for two days focused on the latest approaches, techniques, and innovations in aortic valve repair and Ross procedures.

Led by Course Directors Laurent de Kerchove and Gebrine El Khoury, the course combines interactive lectures, live surgery, videos, case-based discussions, and wetlab training in an immersive learning environment designed for surgeons established in independent practice.

The programme covers anatomy and imaging for operative planning, valve-sparing reimplantation, annuloplasty, cusp repair techniques, Ross procedures, and strategies to improve long-term durability and surgical outcomes.

Register now 🔗 https://t.co/zvWTnrB565

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👥 Team sign-ups are now open for the CT Surgery Resident Showdown.

Presented by EACTS and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), the CT Surgery Residents Showdown is a challenging cognitive skills competition being held in both North America and Europe. You will need to register your two-person team to be entered into the qualifying exam.

The three highest scoring European teams will be invited to the European Final at the 40th EACTS Annual Meeting in Barcelona this October. The winning team will compete in the final championship round at the STS Annual Meeting in San Diego from 28-31 January 2027, with airfare, travel expenses, and registration covered.

Last year’s winners, Nazlı Melis Coşkun and Atılay Koltuk, described the experience as far more than just a competition. Alongside preparing for the challenge, they built international connections, formed lasting friendships, and met leading experts from the global cardiothoracic community.

🗓️ The deadline for team registration is 30 June.

Register your team 🔗 https://t.co/fmwPbhS1hY

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The Fundamentals in Thoracic Surgery course is designed to help residents build confidence across the breadth of thoracic surgery.

Join us in Windsor or online from 23-26 June for four days of interactive lectures, surgical case videos, and practical simulation sessions led by experienced international faculty.

The programme combines core theory with real-world surgical applications, covering areas including lung cancer, chest wall surgery, bronchoscopy, management of pneumothorax, rib fracture fixation, and VATS diaphragmatic surgery.

📍 Windsor, UK or online

Register today 🔗 https://t.co/KYJiVDjXzy

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How does sharing international data help improve care for patients with advanced heart failure?

The European Registry for Patients with Mechanical Circulatory Support (EUROMACS) supports the collection of clinical and scientific data for patients undergoing durable mechanical circulatory support (MCS) procedures, helping to strengthen research, clinical decision-making, and patient outcomes across Europe.

The latest EUROMACS report includes data from 56 hospitals. This shows a growing international effort to better understand MCS procedures and their complications in real-world practice.

Why join EUROMACS?

✅ Access data from over 60 international hospitals
✅ Use the updated standardised data dictionary
✅ Submit research data requests
✅ Contribute through a web-based data entry platform
✅ Help improve care for patients with advanced heart failure

Learn more about EUROMACS 🔗 https://t.co/9bKwDjuaju

Register your interest 🔗 https://t.co/lca52fawAu

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📣 Abstract submission and scholarship applications are open for the 2026 EACTS/STS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference in Santiago, Chile, from 3-5 December.

📄 Submit your abstract by 14 August using the official slide template format.

Selected abstracts will be invited to submit a manuscript for publication in the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EJCTS).

✈️ Travel scholarships are available for cardiothoracic surgeons, physicians, and residents from under-resourced institutions who treat underserved patients and demonstrate financial need. Scholarships cover conference registration, three nights’ accommodation, and a contribution towards air travel costs.

🗓️ Scholarship applications close 30 June.

👉 Submit your abstract 🔗 https://t.co/Yb0f2XXONa

👉 Apply for a scholarship 🔗 https://t.co/JRLKa992kJ

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📣 Calling all EACTS Pre-Trainee members, this is your final chance to apply for the EACTS Pre-Trainee Annual Meeting Grant.

For Julia Rogaczewski, recipient of the 2025 grant, attending the EACTS Annual Meeting was more than just joining a conference. It was an opportunity to meet colleagues from around the world, form lasting professional connections and friendships, and gain a deeper understanding of where the future of cardiac surgery is heading.

The grant will help you attend the 40th EACTS Annual Meeting in Barcelona from 7-10 October, including registration plus a €750 contribution towards travel and accommodation.

Apply by 1st June 🔗 https://t.co/7kiIXHsI2n

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🗓️ One month to go until the Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Workshop.

Join us in Turin on 26-27 June for two days dedicated to the latest developments, challenges, and practical uses in mechanical circulatory support.

This hands-on workshop brings together experts and multidisciplinary heart failure teams, creating a focused setting to share knowledge, discuss new technologies, and explore different approaches to temporary and long-term MCS systems.

Delivered with the scientific collaboration of the Association for Acute CardioVascular Care (ACVC) and the European Association of Percutaneous Cardiovascular Interventions (EAPCI) of the ESC.

Secure your place today 🔐 https://t.co/7F950vPD7u

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Ready to see what awaits you at the 40th EACTS Annual Meeting?

🔐 Secure your early bird rate and join us in Barcelona from 7-10 October for four days of science, education, innovation, and collaboration with the global cardiothoracic community.

When you register, you’ll have access to the three-day scientific programme, the exhibition, EACTS TV, and Video-on-Demand. You can also make the most of your experience by participating in the full-day Techno-College programme on Wednesday 7 October or by joining our hands-on workshops, both available for a separate fee.

Don’t miss the early bird rates; be part of the 40th EACTS Annual Meeting.

Register by 1 July ⛓️‍💥 https://t.co/yzNa693k2Z

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⏰ Final call to apply for EACTS Committee positions.

This is your last opportunity to take a more active role within the EACTS community and help shape the future of cardiothoracic surgery.

Whether you are looking to contribute to education, mentorship, outreach, innovation, or trainee engagement, there are a range of opportunities to get involved, collaborate with peers and senior colleagues, and make a meaningful impact across EACTS.

Open vacancies include:

➡ Francis Fontan Fund Committee
➡ Innovation Section Member vacancies
➡ Mentorship Committee
➡ Outreach Committee
➡ Pre-Trainee Committee
➡ Residents’ Committee
➡ Women in Cardio-Thoracic Surgery Committee

Apply by 30th May ⛓️‍💥 https://t.co/6ZgewDHgMD

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🎙️ A Cut Above podcast — The new episode is live now!

What happens when there is no other option?

In this episode, two pioneers of modern cardiac surgery, Tyrone David and Eduard Quintana, join A Cut Above for a deep dive into one of the speciality’s most feared and technically demanding operations: the Commando procedure.

From radical reconstruction for infective endocarditis and massive annular calcification to the mindset required when there is “no other option”, this episode explores the anatomy, precision, and surgical courage behind these extraordinary cases.

Along the way, it offers invaluable lessons on innovation, operative judgement, and the future of complex valve surgery.

🎧 Listen now ⛓️‍💥 https://t.co/vlKfWhuk8G

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📣 Registration is open for the Robotics Revascularisation Training Course.

Join us in Leuven, Belgium, from 2-3 September for two days focused on robotic minimally invasive direct coronary artery bypass (MIDCAB) surgery.

The course includes live beating-heart MIDCAB demonstrations, interactive lectures, live surgical cases, robotic simulators, cadaver training, and hands-on sessions to help you build practical skills and confidence in robotic coronary surgery.

This programme is ideal for senior residents and surgeons getting ready to start independent robotic practice. You will gain valuable insight into minimally invasive access, off-pump stabilisation, anastomosis techniques, and the development of robotic programmes at your own centre.

Learn from international experts, connect with peers in the field, and gain real-world experience in an immersive training environment.

⚠️ Places are limited 🔐 Secure your spot now 🔗 https://t.co/U2w9YXJLkf

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📢 Registration is now open for the 10th EACTS Mechanical Circulatory Support (MCS) Summit.

Join us in Amsterdam as we celebrate a decade of advancing knowledge, collaboration, and innovation in mechanical circulatory support.

The Summit brings together cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, intensivists, perfusionists, heart failure specialists, VAD coordinators, and industry experts for two and a half days of interactive lectures, keynote presentations, and live-in-a-box cases focused on the latest in MCS.

For the past ten years, the Summit has become a key meeting place for the MCS community. Be part of this milestone event and connect with international experts who are shaping the future of heart failure care.

🗓️ 19-21 November 2026
📍 Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Register now ⛓️‍💥 https://t.co/q1toH2yEZb

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📣 Calling all Allied Health Professionals, Nurses, and Pre-Trainees - abstract submissions are open for the 40th EACTS Annual Meeting.

Have research, a case study, a quality improvement project, or an experience worth sharing? This is your opportunity to contribute to dedicated sessions at this year’s EACTS Annual Meeting and showcase your work to the international cardiothoracic community.

Whether you are taking your first steps in cardiothoracic surgery or helping shape patient care pathways, we want to hear your voice.

🗓️ Abstract submission deadline: 31 July 2026

Submit your abstract ⛓️‍💥 https://t.co/yp6VL1DA0E

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⏳ One month to go!

Join Francesco Di Chiara, Course Director, and the rest of the faculty in Windsor from 23-26 June for the Fundamentals in Thoracic Surgery course, designed to support your development through a focused and practical learning experience.

Across four days, you’ll explore key thoracic topics and take part in hands-on training, including bronchoscopy, rib fracture fixation, and VATS diaphragmatic surgery, alongside essential theory.

Whether attending in person or online, this course offers a structured approach to building confidence, refining your skills, and preparing for the European Board Exam.

Register now ⛓️‍💥 https://t.co/KYJiVDjXzy

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⏳ Applications for the next Chair of the European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery (EBCTS) will close soon.

The EBCTS is the global examination board for cardiothoracic surgery and helps set qualifications that promote high standards in training and professionalism across Europe and beyond

EACTS is seeking an experienced Chair with a background in training and examinations to lead the next stage of EBCTS development starting in October 2026.

The role is open to current EACTS members who hold Fellowship of the European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery (FEBCTS).

🗓️ Apply by 25 May 2026.

Learn more and apply today ⛓️‍💥 https://t.co/XBQH0wsdP3

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Could the 40th EACTS Annual Meeting be your first step into the wider cardiothoracic community?

The EACTS Pre-Trainee Annual Meeting Grant supports Pre-Trainee members attending the 40th EACTS Annual Meeting in Barcelona from 7-10 October. The Grant covers registration and provides €750 to help with travel and accommodation costs.

Benjamin Chapman, a 2025 Grant recipient, highlighted the opportunity to present his work, connect with surgeons and trainees from across Europe, and gain valuable early exposure to the international cardiothoracic community, helping strengthen his interest in academic cardiothoracic surgery.

Applicants must be EACTS Pre-Trainee members. If you are not yet a member, you can join the EACTS community and become eligible to apply.

There are only a few grants available, and they will be awarded on a competitive basis.

Apply by 1st June to secure your chance! 👉 https://t.co/7kiIXHsI2n

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📌 Mark your calendar for 28 May and join us for two exciting webinars focused on robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery.

The first session, Next Generation: The journey to minimally invasive and robotic cardiac surgery (MIDCAB and Mini AVR/MV), is part of the six-part series in 2026. Designed for medical students, pre-trainee doctors, and early-year residents, this webinar offers a behind-the-scenes look at the daily work, challenges, and achievements of cardiothoracic surgeons, alongside practical insights that go beyond the classroom. 👉https://t.co/i4rNCd5DfF

You can also join the EACTS Case Corner session, Robotic and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. Designed for residents and fellows in cardiac surgical training programmes, this educational webinar supports the development of cardiothoracic surgery knowledge through interactive case discussions focused on clinical reasoning and evidence-based decision-making. 👉 https://t.co/FwEa43RrxD