In the latest Same Surgeon, Different Light, Drs. Cherie Erkmen and Sara Pereira talk with Dr. Kazuhiro Yasufuku about his training in Japan and North America, advancing EBUS into a global standard, and driving innovation in technology & patient-centered care. https://ow.ly/re6K50YVb9a

New #thinkingthoracic episode: René Petersen, MD, of Copenhagen University Hospital, discusses the latest developments in ERAS protocols—and what they mean for thoracic surgery today. https://ow.ly/5moQ50YS4IO

Surgeons are leaders, but most never get formal leadership training. Learn how better communication, delegation, and team investment can improve performance and patient care in this STS Career Development blog by J. Trent Magruder, MD. https://ow.ly/cSIQ50YNAST

Abstract submissions are now open for CVT critical care and ERAS poster presentations. Share your original research and innovations with the field. Abstracts must not have been published in full manuscript form elsewhere. Submit by Wednesday, May 20. https://ow.ly/yl0150YIXAG

Advance your #CTsurgery knowledge with STS OnDemand. Access 600+ hours of expert-led sessions, surgical videos, webinars, and more—anytime, anywhere. ondemand.sts.org?utm_source=b...

In the latest Same Surgeon, Different Light, Drs. Sara Pereira and Cherie Erkmen talk with Dr. Stephanie Chang about how her childhood dream of teaching led to a career in surgery, performing NYU’s first fully robotic lung transplant. https://ow.ly/4Uif50YNAyP

STS President Dr. Vinay Badhwar shares highlights from Washington, DC, where members brought priorities to policymakers at the 2026 STS Advocacy Conference—shaping the future of the CT specialty. Excellence. Evidence. Impact. #CTsurgery

The premiere episode of The Resilient Surgeon is here! New host Dr. Melanie Edwards kicks off a “Live from #STS2026” episode with Drs. Jamie & Ross Ungerleider, exploring surgeon wellness & the unique challenges faced by their spouses. Listen now! https://ow.ly/O2Ea50YITYo

STS is leading in digital learning! Dr. S. Adil Husain, Chair of the Council on Education, introduces STS OnDemand—your one-stop hub for the best STS educational resources. #CTsurgery

April is #StressAwarenessMonth. Learn to identify the signs of burnout, stress & exhaustion, and how to address them. Free and exclusive for STS Members - register at https://ow.ly/9vL950YFSyt#StressAwarenessMonth #STSwellness #BeYourBestSelf

Learn intra-operative strategies and improved decision-making during high-risk cardiac surgery cases - how to reduce bleeding, improve closure, and more. Sponsored by Johnson & Johnson MedTech. Register for free at https://ow.ly/RHRn50YFfU8

New Thinking Thoracic episode: Dr. J.W. Awori Hayanga discusses his Annals of Thoracic Surgery study on LVRS in end-stage emphysema and why it may offer improved survival in selected patients. Listen today. https://ow.ly/PHlE50YF3x1

Dr. Ram Kumar Subramanyan, Chair of the Council on Quality and Research, shares updates and enhancements to the STS Research & Analytic Center aimed at advancing quality improvement. #CTsurgery

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