The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Advancing cardiothoracic surgeons' delivery of high-quality patient care.

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

Join STS National Database professionals at #AQO2026 in New Orleans (Sept. 30–Oct. 2) to explore data collection strategies, case scenarios, and quality improvement.

Can't attend in person? A Virtual Pass lets you access recorded sessions and key content after the meeting.

Register: https://t.co/daelMfmE6k

[STS Advocacy @STS_Advocacy]

🧵 Initial review: The CY 2027 MPFS proposed rule includes several policies that could affect cardiothoracic surgeons, including a 1.19% cut to physician reimbursement for qualifying APM participants and 1.68% for non-QPs.

Read STS's quick summary here: https://t.co/LYsyiU9506

[EACTS @EACTS]

📣 Abstract submissions are open for the EACTS/STS/LACES LATAM Conference 2026.

Join colleagues from across Latin America and around the world in Santiago, Chile, and showcase your latest research to an international audience.

Whether your work focuses on congenital heart disease, coronary artery disease, heart failure, valvular disease, quality initiatives, or beyond, this is your opportunity to contribute to the scientific discussions shaping the future of cardiothoracic surgery.

🗓️ 3-5 December 2026
📍 Santiago, Chile

👉 Submit your abstract by 14 August 🔗 https://t.co/Yb0f2XXONa

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

💭In the latest STS Career Dev blog, Dr. @melsub89 shares this takeaway from the STS Compensation Survey: "The biggest challenge for early-career surgeons isn't compensation—it's understanding how compensation is determined." Agree or disagree?

https://t.co/qB2yzbr4zF

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

🫀 Final day to submit your work for presentation consideration!

https://t.co/UlAhQd4KS2

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

Join us for our upcoming webinars!

👉STS Webinar Series: Getting Ready for the STS CABG Academy. Learn more and register: https://t.co/dJUUdzg9Nm

👉STS Webinar Series: Defining Success in Surgical Treatment of AFib: Updates & New Insights. Learn more and register: https://t.co/OKkr4PXWY9

@irbaz_hameed @AlexandraKhara1 @BobbyYanagawa @hunter_mehaffey

[The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF) @ThoracicSurgFnd]

Your future starts here 💡
TSF Awards are now open—apply for funding in research, education, innovation, & outreach.
Make an impact. Advance care. Shape the future of cardiothoracic surgery.
🔗 https://t.co/QdwZBjEypY
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#TSF #TSFscholars #ThoracicSurgeryFoundation @STS_CTsurgery

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

Immersive, practical, and hands on – the STS CABG Academy tackles coronary surgery from the fundamentals to advanced contemporary techniques. Register by July 21 for early bird rates. STS members save even more! https://t.co/EneqPjSdQo

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

In the latest #thinkingthoracic episode, Drs. @LindaMThoracic and @ChiFuJeffYang discuss the year's most impactful lung cancer research—from immunotherapy & precision medicine to lung cancer screening & never-smokers. https://t.co/1KNyZDgD7V

#CTsurgery

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

AAs sublobar resection becomes more common for select patients with early-stage NSCLC, the STS Workforce on Evidence-Based Surgery offers consensus recommendations, published in @annalsthorsurg, to help guide clinical decision-making across key areas of controversy. https://t.co/nO7VWKZuOB #CTsurgery

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

From Nairobi to the OR: Dr. @AworiHayanga joins Dr. @saraj_pereira and Dr. @FWilder9 to discuss mentorship, immigration, leadership, & the future of AI in CT surgery. https://t.co/V4qJ62zFto #TheFaceOfCTSurgery

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

Bringing a new surgeon into your practice? Dr.@okusanyamd shares key onboarding strategies in the latest STS Career Development Blog. https://t.co/aHXhPXWUIz

#CTCareers

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

Save the date for our upcoming webinar on June 23. Presenters will discuss surgeon readiness for operating following neoadjuvant immunotherapy and targeted therapies, while sharing new knowledge of pathology review and standardized assessment of pathologic complete response. Learn more and register: https://t.co/f3dBWFd2UL @AstraZeneca

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

Register your team, then get ready to compete and prove your CT surgery knowledge! Deadline to sign up is June 30. @EACTS @ltapias

https://t.co/7VYrl53ceb

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

What does the future of lung cancer surgery look like? In this Best of Lung Cancer Science podcast, Drs. @ErinGillaspie and @DoctorJSpicer discuss #ELCC highlights, the emergence of the “immunosurgeon,” and the growing role of AI and real-world data in transforming patient care. https://t.co/RcevzJQnM1 #CTsurgery

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

New long-term evidence is reshaping aortic valve disease management. In the latest STS Presidential Update, Dr. @TsuyoshiKaneko1 examines key data on TAVI, SAVR, durability, and patient outcomes. #CTsurgery

[The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF) @ThoracicSurgFnd]

💻 Apply for the TSF Scholarships before it's too late!
🔗 Visit the TSF website to learn more and apply
June 17: https://t.co/t2Xwuo3heQ
June 30: https://t.co/RWsO0mDfzE
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#TSF #ThoracicSurgeryFoundation #STS #EACTS #LACES #TSFscholar

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

In the latest STS Presidential Update, Dr. Michael Bowdish explores how evolving evidence is shaping treatment decisions for aortic valve disease, including key considerations for TAVI, SAVR, and long-term valve durability. #CTsurgery

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

Good luck to everyone taking the ABTS Oral Exams this weekend! Your hard work, dedication, and preparation have brought you to this moment. Wishing you confidence and success as you take the next step in your cardiothoracic surgery career.

[The Society of Thoracic Surgeons @STS_CTsurgery]

We're back for 2026! 🎙️ Get ready for the 2026 Best of Lung Cancer Science series, hosted by Dr. Erin Gillaspie. It's your source for concise, expert analysis of the latest breakthroughs from the world's leading scientific meetings. Stay tuned! #CTSurgery