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

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Join us for an upcoming webinar on Thursday, Aug 14, at 7 p.m. ET. An expert panel will discuss a multidisciplinary approach to lung cancer staging and diagnosis. Learn more and register for free at ow.ly/g8VV50WCcyA Supported by AstraZeneca

08.08.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Make plans now to attend #STS2026, Jan. 29 - Feb. 1, in New Orleans. The meeting theme, Teaching for Tomorrow Together, celebrates STS's commitment to learning through collaboration with an eye on the future. ow.ly/RXFb50WBEQ2

07.08.2025 19:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Dr. Erin Gillaspie and Dr. Stephanie Worrell break down the biggest esophageal cancer trials from #ASCO25: Get leading insights on the Matterhorn trials, CheckMate 577, and more. Listen today. ow.ly/kENb50WAaEs #thinkingthoracic #CTsurgery

05.08.2025 16:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Want to grow your practice? Build trust with referring providers. This STS blog article by Dr. J. Trent Magruder of Piedmont Healthcare breaks down how. ow.ly/l41H50WyTnz #CTsurgery #CTcareers

02.08.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€œHe gave me a real roadmapβ€”no fluff, just truth.” Read how one medical student, Jad Elharake, gained direct and honest direction from his mentor in CT surgery. Read more: ow.ly/joxQ50WwXRL

#CTsurgery #CTcareers

29.07.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In this article, Dr. Mateo Marin-Cuartas, of Leipzig Heart Center in Germany, explores how TAVI has changed the landscape of care for patients with severe aortic stenosis and why age alone shouldn't drive clinical decision-making. Read more: ow.ly/qoPn50Wuczy #CTsurgery

25.07.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET! Register now: ow.ly/fHbp50WuX3N

24.07.2025 20:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't miss your chance to be part of the premier meeting in #CTsurgery! Research abstracts and "how I do it" surgical videos are being accepted through Aug. 12 for #STS2026. Submit your work and plan to join your colleagues in New Orleans next January.

ow.ly/OKB250WuIiP

24.07.2025 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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New #thinkingthoracic episode hosted by Dr. Erin Gillaspie is out now. Dr. Elliot Servais shares how he turned 1st rib resection into a thriving robotic program that’s drawing referrals from across specialties and advancing patient care. Listen today. ow.ly/rN7650WqOGU #CTsurgery

19.07.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Save the date for our upcoming Latin Heart Rounds webinar on Friday, July 25. Presenting in Spanish, experts will discuss the special circumstances and challenges associated with cardiac surgery in women. Registration is free: ow.ly/84a550WrqMI

17.07.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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STS supports the reintroduction of the Mobile Cancer Screening Act, a bipartisan effort to expand access to lifesaving lung cancer screenings in rural & underserved communities. Introduced by Reps Ruiz, Evans, and Wasserman Schultz. ow.ly/mFGn50WqLwu #STSadvocacy #CTsurgery

16.07.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸŽ₯ Kicking off our first STS Foundation Series: Early Career Conversations on IG Live!

Topic: The First 100 Days of Being an Attending
With Drs. Van Haren, Antonoff, Brownlee & Hosseini

πŸ—¨οΈ Drop your questions below & join us live!

#CTsurgery #EarlyCareer #STSFoundationSeries

15.07.2025 15:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Only a few weeks remain to submit an abstract for the Heart Valve Disease Forum in Seoul. Dr. Chris Malaisrie of @nmcardiovasc.bsky.social‬ shares why this conference is a can't-miss!
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11.07.2025 18:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the newest episode of Same Surgeon, Different Light, Dr. Sara Pereira speaks with 3 recipients of the β€œYou Belong” Scholarship about how it affirmed their path toward a career in cardiothoracic surgery. Listen today:

ow.ly/INU450WmEIh
#TheFaceofCTSurgery #CTCareers

10.07.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We ask. You answer. 🎢 What music are you listening to in the OR? Comment below πŸ‘‡ #STSCoronary2025

09.07.2025 19:39 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In this blog article, Dr. Meghan Halub shares how the 2025 STS Leadership Institute is shaping her leadership journey and helping her embrace psychological safety in surgery. ow.ly/OmZk50WgeSM #CTsurgery #CTcareers

03.07.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Abstract submissions are now open for the 2025 STS/β€ͺ@eacts.bsky.social‬/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference, taking place Dec. 4–6 in Lima, Peru. Submit your work in one of 11 categories.

πŸ—“ Deadline: Sept. 1, 2025
πŸ“© Submit now: ow.ly/vuTs50Wgfbe

02.07.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In this episode of #thinkingthoracic, Dr. Christopher Seder of Rush University and Robert Habib, research & analytics VP at STS, discuss the new STS risk calculator mobile app. Listen now: ow.ly/3gc950WgeO7 #CTsurgery

01.07.2025 22:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the most recent issue of STS News, learn about the latest achievements and professional roles undertaken by Drs. Yasir Abu-Omar, Gillian Alex, Daniel De Oliveira, and Aaron Eckhauser. Read more: ow.ly/O4Yx50WgbcE #CTSurgery #CTcareers

30.06.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the newest episode of Same Surgeon, Different Light, Dr. Cherie Erkmen sits down with Dr. Emily Farkas to discuss how she balances life in academic medicine with her passion for global surgical missions. Listen now: ow.ly/EHQk50WfKrX #TheFaceofCTSurgery

27.06.2025 18:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sign up your 2-person team by June 30 for the STS/@eacts.bsky.social‬ Resident Showdown. Represent your institution and test your knowledge against residents from Europe and North America. Finalists will compete at #STS2026 to be named Showdown champions!

ow.ly/kXsv50WfIV0

26.06.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Choosing your job or next move as a CT surgeon is about more than the salary. In this article, Dr. Christopher Greenleaf, UT Health Houston, shares tips on mentorship, institutional support, & culture. Read it now: ow.ly/BtRN50WfKq5 #CTCareers #CTsurgery

25.06.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Share comments on a new STS expert opinion document: "2025 Multi-Society Expert Opinion on the Role of Exercise Testing in Determining Optimal Timing of Pulmonary Valve Replacement in Tetralogy of Fallot." Feedback due June 25! ow.ly/i7qZ50WfN3z

24.06.2025 21:34 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Wherever you are in your career, the STS Career Center has tools to help you move forward. Upload your resume, browse job postings, review interview prep materials, and more. #STSMember #STSCareerCenter #CareerTips ow.ly/GUwz50WbF88

23.06.2025 19:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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In the most recent issue of STS News, learn about the latest achievements and professional roles undertaken by Drs. Siddarth Pahwa, Joseph Bavaria, Danielle Gottlieb Sen, and James McPherson. Read more: ow.ly/7IRV50WaWFW #CTSurgery #CTcareers

21.06.2025 14:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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🌍 Travel scholarships are available for the 2025 STS/@eacts.bsky.social/LACES Latin America CV Surgery Conference!

Open to surgeons, physicians & residents at under-resourced institutions.

Covers reg, hotel & travel. Apply by Aug 15: ow.ly/pNIc50WaWj7 #CTsurgery

20.06.2025 16:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What were the most practice-changing Thoracic Surgery papers of 2024? Drs. Linda Martin & Jeff Yang break them down on the latest #thinking thoracic episode. From cancer breakthroughs to profession-shaping studies, don’t miss it. Listen today: ow.ly/CoaC50WaWh7 #CTsurgery

18.06.2025 20:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Available now for iOS and Android, the STS Risk Calculator Mobile App brings the power of STS data to the bedside. Use the free app to inform physician-patient decision-making on the go! #STSNationalDatabase ow.ly/kMt850WaViH

17.06.2025 16:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”” Don’t miss early bird savings for the 2025 Advances in Quality & Outcomes (AQO): A Data Managers Meeting!

πŸ“ San Antonio + virtual
πŸ“… Sept. 25–26
πŸ’° Register by July 16 for the lowest rates!

Secure your spot: ow.ly/ZhCx50W7TKn #AQO2025 #CTsurgery #DataManagers

16.06.2025 17:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Tomorrow at 8 a.m. ET! Register now: ow.ly/MbyT50W7cl8

13.06.2025 14:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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