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
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
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
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
Read more: https://ow.ly/Kx4V50Y8p38
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
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
From KOSSIP to Ubuntu — today’s start was about how we treat each other, not just what we do!
Trust isn’t accidental,it’s intentional.
Leadership starts with how we speak about others.
Ubuntu: “I am because we are” — teamwork at its core!
#STS2026 #teamwork #surgeons #ctsurgery
Attendees were energized this morning by Shola Richards who shared the spirit of UBUNTU; “I am because we are.” He taught us how CT teams can build a culture of kindness and trust. #STS2026 #CTSurgery
STS is proud to partner with the Joint Commission and American College of Cardiology to leverage clinical data and patient outcomes for the next-generation of certification that reduces burden on healthcare organizations. Read more: https://ow.ly/feXy50Y5tKP #CTsurgery
In a newly released Lung Cancers Today video interview, Dr. Mara Antonoff shares why the STS Annual Meeting holds such personal and professional significance for her—and what she’s most looking forward to at #STS2026. #CTsurgery Watch now: https://ow.ly/Sc6j50Y1XKo
#STS2026 will offer an immersive experience for surgeons at every career stage. Explore how this year’s Annual Meeting reimagines the delivery of science and harnesses data to answer the specialty’s most pressing questions.
Learn more: https://ow.ly/itzp50XTcaT
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Big takeaways from #ELCC2025 are shaking up lung cancer surgery. In the latest STS Best of Lung Cancer Science podcast, Dr. Erin Gillaspie sits down with Dr. Paula Uglade about restaging, resectability, AI in care, and the de-escalation debate. Tune in: https://ow.ly/TSqo50XWrwn
#CTsurgery
#STS2026 is almost here! Surgeons are sharing what got them hooked the first time—and why they keep coming back. Insight, connections, and plenty of fun.
https://ow.ly/xhKP50XSGtY
#CTsurgery
New on the STS Blog: LTTF Scholar Shubham Gulati shares how his mentor, Dr. Ravi Rajaram, and other STS mentors and mentees helped confirm his path toward thoracic surgery. Read his story & comment on your mentorship experiences. https://ow.ly/Rz4K50XBzkf
#CTCareers #CTsurgery
“There is no real way to prepare for a patient’s death.” A new STS Career Development blog by Derek Serna-Gallegos, MD, offers reflections on coping, learning, and finding balance after loss in cardiothoracic surgery. Read more. https://ow.ly/eKgz50XtKQj #CTCareers #CTsurgery
Med students and general surgery residents: Apply by Nov. 16 for the You Belong Scholarship. The award funds attendance at #STS2026 for trainees from unique backgrounds interested in #CTsurgery. Learn more: https://ow.ly/7b9550XpZtp
Check out the latest issue of STS News to read about the recent achievements and new positions of Drs. Bradley Taylor, Robert Sorabella, Jack Sun, and Dimitrios Avgerinos. Read more: https://ow.ly/fts450XmFv2 #CTSurgery #CTcareers
This #LungCancerAwarenessMonth, we’re proud to kick off November by celebrating the remarkable contributions of our cardiothoracic surgeons, whose innovation and dedication are saving lives and shaping what's next in lung cancer care. Learn more: https://ow.ly/vzHe50XjMCR
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In the most recent issue of STS News, learn about the latest achievements and professional roles undertaken by Drs. Joseph Cleveland, Carol Chen, Brian Mitzman, and Peter Dahlberg. Read more: https://ow.ly/3IfT50XglGx
#CTSurgery #CTcareers
The fourth slide from the September 2025 issue of Journal Watch, titled "Pig-to-human lung xenotransplantation into a brain-dead recipient." For a more screenreader friendly version, the full issue PDF is at https://www.ishlt.org/docs/default-source/journal-watch/2025-09-journalwatch-ctsurgery.pdf.
In the final study from last month's #CTSurgery #ISHLTJournalWatch, Anna Niroomand reviews the latest literature in @naturemedicine.bsky.social on pig-to-human #xenotransplantation of the #lung. 🫁
#LungTx #ISHLT #TransplantSky #PulmSky
In the latest issue of STS News, learn how ERAS programs are transforming cardiac surgery by streamlining recovery, reducing complications, and improving long-term outcomes. Learn more: ow.ly/q4Ei50X1Cpx #CTsurgery
In Dr. Joseph Sabik’s latest STS News President’s Column, he discusses the new STS Risk Calculator Mobile App, new long-term pulmonary and esophagectomy risk models, and progress on ACSD quality metrics, and more. Read now: ow.ly/Fm2e50WYeQl #CTsurgery
The latest edition of STS News is here! Learn how ERAS programs are transforming cardiac surgery, what it takes to build high-performing teams, the impact of CABG plus surgical ablation on survival, and more. ow.ly/BilO50WURZ2
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🚀 First 5 years in CT surgery? Let’s talk contracts, cases & career moves. Join Drs. Serna-Gallegos & Liou LIVE on Instagram — Tues, Sept 16 at 7 p.m. ET. No reg needed, just follow STS & tune in! #CTsurgery #EarlyCareerSurgeons