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. https://ow.ly/zAlm50Yy9fJ

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. https://ow.ly/TLkI50YrXRi

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#STS2026

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 https://ow.ly/rFon50Yl2m4

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#AmericanHeartMonth

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#AmericanHeartMonth

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 Read more: https://ow.ly/Kx4V50Y8p38#STS2026

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. 🏆

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

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

🎉 #STS2026 has officially begun! 📲 Make the most of your Annual Meeting—download the STS 2026 Mobile App to plan your schedule, find sessions, and stay up to date all week. https://ow.ly/2aGO50Y58Sb

Celebrating the 2025–26 STS Leadership Institute cohort 🎊 We look forward to seeing the impact you’ll make across cardiothoracic surgery. #STS2026

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

STS TV is back at #STS2026 📺 with daily interviews, research highlights, and meeting coverage. Watch online 💻 or from select host hotels 🏨.

👖 Casual Day is back! Join us Sunday in jeans and sneakers and enjoy a more relaxed meeting day 👟#STS2026

🏢 Exhibit Hall hours are here. Plan your visit and make time to explore what our exhibitors have to offer. #STS2026

🎓 The Hub is the place for trainees and early career surgeons. Stop by for learning opportunities, hands-on experiences, and connection during the meeting. #STS2026

Complimentary shuttles are available from most official STS hotels to the convention center for #STS2026 (excluding Hampton Inn & Suites). View routes, pickup locations, and schedules in the STS 2026 Mobile App.

📲 Download the meeting app before you arrive! Find sessions, speakers, schedules, and play the in-app game — all in one place. #STS2026 https://www.sts.org/sts-2026-mobile-app

#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#STS2026 #CTsurgery

Last chance 🚨 Early bird rates for the 2026 STS Coding Workshop end Jan. 20. Don’t miss out—register today. https://ow.ly/nrmt50XSZRJ

Your voice matters 🏛️ Join STS in DC for the 2026 Advocacy Conference, March 23–24 (new dates). Training provided—no advocacy experience required. https://ow.ly/M8Ct50XWjb4

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#ELCC2025#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#STS2026 #CTsurgery

“For the first time, I felt the CT surgery community open its doors to someone with my background and my story.” In this STS blog, medical student Bahar Masoudian reflects on her journey to CT surgery as an STS member, finding mentorship & community. https://ow.ly/GMvw50XSFNK #CTCareers #STS2026

Join us for our upcoming South Asian Webinar on Jan. 10. Experts from South Asia, Europe, and the United States will discuss open and minimally invasive surgical approaches to infectious lung diseases. Learn more and register: https://ow.ly/gohr50XSFia

In his most recent STS News President’s Column, Dr. Joseph Sabik explains the inspiration behind this year’s Annual Meeting theme, Teaching for Tomorrow Together, and welcomes everyone to #STS2026 to celebrate new science and the cardiothoracic community. Read now: https://ow.ly/fh2e50XKYFo

Applications are open for the 2026–27 STS Leadership Institute. Early and mid-career STS surgeon members can build essential leadership skills through virtual and in-person sessions. Apply by Feb. 9, 2026. https://ow.ly/kMU150XKYI9