Season 6 of The Resilient Surgeon launches April 7! New host Dr. Melanie Edwards brings insights on mental focus, leadership, & team dynamics from top experts & bestselling authors. #CTsurgery

🎙️ In newest Same Surgeon, Different Light episode, Drs. Sara Pereira and Cherie Erkmen talk with Dr. Gianluigi Bisleri about his journey from Italy, his early love of music, and his leadership in advancing minimally invasive valve and AFib surgery across Europe and Canada.
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Beyond technical excellence, Sahar Saddoughi, MD, says advancement increasingly relies on leadership and a strong academic narrative that shows impact beyond the OR. What do you think it takes to get promoted in CT surgery? https://ow.ly/bIVn50Yy8Qt #CTcareers

STS President Dr. Vinay Badhwar shares updates from recent meetings in Japan and India—strengthening global partnerships, advancing patient care, and supporting the next generation of cardiothoracic surgeons. Excellence. Evidence. Impact. #CTsurgery

Mentorship can change everything. Hear cardiothoracic surgery resident and STS Mentorship Program participant Catherine Stauber, MD, share how mentorship is helping medical students and early trainees see a future in the specialty. #STS2026 #CTSurgery

Don’t miss next week’s STS X/TweetChat on why getting involved in surgical societies matters. Join the conversation on March 18 at 8 p.m. ET with Dr. Joseph Phillips and surgeons from across the country using #CTCareers.

Season 2 of Thinking Thoracic is here! Cohosts Drs. Erin Gillaspie, Hari Keshava, Jeff Yang & Jane Yanagawa cover the latest thoracic surgery research live from #STS2026 in New Orleans. Subscribe to Thinking Thoracic on your favorite podcast platform and stay informed.
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As we mark #InternationalWomensDay, we’re proud to look back on honoring the 2026 Nina Starr Braunwald Extraordinary Women in Cardiothoracic Award recipients — Drs. Rosemary Kelly, Emily Farkas, and Carolyn Jones.

#STS2026 #CTSurgery #WomenInThoracic

#STSwellness session on March 10 explores the challenges of balancing parenthood with a thriving career in #CTsurgery. STS members: register today! https://ow.ly/45jJ50YphG4

We’re excited to begin Season 6 of Same Surgeon, Different Light with the “Live from #STS2026” episode! Host Dr. Sara Pereira, co-host Dr. Fatima Wilder, & guest Dr. Doug Wood discuss his journey from a Michigan farm to Harvard champion rower to lung cancer surgery leader. https://ow.ly/Rw4450Yphvu

It's #AmericanHeartMonth, and STS TV at #STS2026 featured experts discussing cutting-edge science, including Dr. Elaine Griffeth of the Mayo Clinic, who presented new research validating a machine learning model to predict postoperative risk in adults with congenital heart disease.

What makes #STS2026 unforgettable?

Drs. Robert Van Haren and Derek Serna-Gallegos share how the 2026 STS Annual Meeting inspired growth, mentorship, & connection for early-career surgeons. #CTcareers

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This #AmericanHeartMonth, we’re highlighting a study led by Dr. John Puskas using 1.5M+ STS records from the STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database, which found that off-pump CABG by surgeons cuts complications & mortality, with similar long-term survival to on-pump CABG. https://ow.ly/Qupe50YijXr

Next week, we kick off Season 6 of Same Surgeon, Different Light with a “Live from #STS2026” episode! Host Dr. Sara Pereira and co-host Dr. Fatima Wilder sit down with Dr. Doug Wood to explore his unique career journey, setting the tone for a season full of insightful conversations. #FaceofCTSurgery

🫀 Expand your skills in robotic cardiac surgery in a state-of-the-art simulation environment guided by expert surgeon faculty. Space in the STS Workshop on Robotic Cardiac Surgery is limited, so submit your application by April 1. Learn more at https://ow.ly/crc350Yj2Y5

Big news for the congenital heart disease community this #AmericanHeartMonth! At #ST2026, Dr. Jennifer Nelson introduced a framework to guide PVR—helping clinicians pinpoint the right timing for surgery to improve long-term outcomes while minimizing unnecessary risk. https://ow.ly/znIF50YijV6

Big thank you to our STS26 Social Media Ambassadors 🎉

Your posts, stories, and energy helped make this year’s event such a success. We couldn’t have done it without you! 💙 #STS2026

In recognition of #AmericanHeartMonth, here’s a #STS2026 late-breaking study featuring research led by Dr. Thomas Schwann that showed comparable long-term survival between two leading multi-arterial CABG strategies (BITA vs. SITA+RA), with key differences by patient age. https://ow.ly/OeTo50YcZuI

Join us for our upcoming webinars!

👉 Perfusion, Cannulation, and Myocardial Protection in Robotic Cardiac Surgery on Feb. 19. Learn more: https://ow.ly/v9As50YcZg9

👉 Latin Heart Rounds: Current Management of Syndromic Aortic Disease on Feb. 20. Learn more: https://ow.ly/wl9Q50YcZg8

The Best of Lung Cancer Science series expands with a new #ESMO2025 podcast. Drs. Jessica Donington & Christine Bestvina join Dr. Erin Gillaspie to explore the latest advances in adjuvant ALK inhibition, perioperative immunotherapy, & the evolving neoadjuvant space. https://ow.ly/GMVB50YacCL

Join us for our upcoming STS/SCA Webinar on Feb. 12. Surgeons and anesthesiologists will discuss preoperative and intraoperative management of esophagectomy, with a focus on collaboration and complication management. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/2CMV50Y9u9U

New STS President Dr. Vinay Badhwar shares his vision for this year—guided by three words: Excellence. Evidence. Impact.—and a blueprint for improving healthcare today and shaping the future of #CTsurgery.

Late-breaking science at #STS2026: Dr. Robert Hawkins of Michigan Medicine shared new insights on SAVR after TAVR, drawing on STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Database data to guide surgical decisions. #AmericanHeartMonth #CTsurgery

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Congratulations to Thomas MacGillivray, recipient of the 2026 STS Distinguished Service Award for his outstanding contributions to the field of cardiothoracic surgery. #STS2026 #CTSurgery

Day 3 at #STS2026 in focus: a sunrise run, a live Resilient Surgeon podcast, and hands-on learning, with the day beginning alongside Frank Sellke, MD, as he reflected on how innovation and collaboration are shaping what’s next in the specialty. #CTsurgery

Hooray for the newly crowned CT Surgery Resident Showdown champions of 2026! Hacettepe University claimed bragging rights with their victory in CT surgery knowledge. 🏆

Let's Tour the STS 2026 Conference! YouTube video by WebsEdgeMedicine

As we diver deeper into everything the week ahead has to offer, Dr. Marc Pelletier joins STS TV to walk through the must see moments of the #STS2026 conference experience & share what attendees can expect to take away from this year’s @sts.org gathering. youtu.be/UU0eaX2TYvs

Two-time World Series champ Terry Francona hit a home run this morning, sharing fun clubhouse stories and "Tito-approved" wisdom on leadership, building a winning team and keeping your eye on the ball through every curveball. #STS2026 #CTSurgery

Bravo! Dr. Michael Mack is this year’s recipient of the Earl Bakken Scientific Award, recognized for his transformative leadership, surgical innovation, and lasting impact on cardiovascular medicine. #STS2026 #CTSurgery

Congratulations to the 2026 Nina Starr Braunwald Extraordinary Women in Cardiothoracic Award recipients! We’re honored to recognize Drs. Emily Farkas, Rosemary Kelly, and Carolyn Jones. #STS2026 #CTSurgery #WomeninThoracic