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“Same Surgeon, Different Light” is a program from the Society designed to demystify cardiothoracic surgery, revealing the men and women behind their surgical masks.

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#149: Same Surgeon, Different Light S3: Rian M. Hasson, MD, MPH

In this episode, Dr. Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Rian Hasson—assistant professor of thoracic surgery at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center.

58 min.

Governance and Leadership

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons has a highly dedicated volunteer leadership and staff, who work in combination in pursuit of the Society's mission—enhancing the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research, and advocacy.

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STS is a rich network of cardiothoracic surgical professionals with diverse perspectives and change-fueling insights. The Society drives legislative reform, hospital quality improvement, and groundbreaking discoveries.

Same Surgeon, Different Light - STS podcast

Podcast
#146: Same Surgeon, Different Light S3: Dr. Jessica S. Donington

A globally recognized expert in the management of lung cancer, Dr. Donington shares how her love of science and her childhood as one of eight shaped her and her career.

34 min.

FDA Warns of Potential Risk Associated with Abbott Trifecta Valves

Webinar
Asian Pacific Islander Identity, Representation, and Inclusion in Cardiothoracic Surgery

Diversity in the physician workforce is a key component of delivering the best care to our increasingly heterogeneous patient population. The experience of Asians in cardiothoracic surgery is not well known. With a paucity of published evidence, the webinar panel will introduce the topic through the lived experience of Asians in the specialty. The discussion will explore:

Mar 16, 2023

1 hr.

Podcast
#144: Same Surgeon, Different Light S3: Dr. Daniela Molena

Dr. Molena shares how her medical journey brought her to the United States—which required repeating much of her European training—and the importance of finding a community of supporters at each step.

1 hr. 15 min.

Attendees at the 2023 Lillehei Lecture by Peter K. Smith, MD

News Collection: Coronary Artery Revascularization

Press Release from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Coronary Revascularization Guidelines Must Be Reconsidered to Account for Patients with Multivessel Disease, Surgeons Warn

Data analyses demonstrate that new downgraded recommendations for coronary artery bypass grafting—largely based on the ISCHEMIA trial—may result in undertreatment and complications for patients with multiple blockages

Jan 23, 2023

Press Release
Two Surgeons Honored for Decades of Exemplary Leadership

STS Distinguished Service Award recognizes those who advance the Society and specialty

Jan 23, 2023

Press Release
Thomas E. MacGillivray Elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Washington, DC surgeon will emphasize long-term outcomes and value of surgery

SAN DIEGO (January 23, 2023) – Cardiothoracic surgeon Thomas E. MacGillivray, MD, from MedStar Health, was elected President of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons at STS 2023 during the Society’s Business Meeting.

Jan 23, 2023

News and Groundbreaking Research from STS 2023

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Award-Winning Papers Unveil Groundbreaking Findings, Inform Next-Level Practice

The J. Maxwell Chamberlain Memorial Papers and the inaugural James S. Tweddell Memorial Paper in Congenital Heart Surgery were named yesterday morning at STS 2023. “Creation of a Novel Society of Thoracic Surgeons Adult Congenital Heart Surgery Mortality Risk Model" Jennifer Nelson, MD, MSc Nemours Children’s Health, Florida “Racial Disparities in Waitlist Outcomes of Patients Listed for Lung Transplantation” Isabella Florissi Johns Hopkins University "The COVID-19 Pandemic is Associated with Increased Cardiac Surgery Mortality, FTR, and Cost across All Socioeconomic Statuses” Raymond Strobel, MD University of Virginia “Contemporary Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting versus Multivessel Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in 100,000 Matched Medicare Beneficiaries” J. Hunter Mehaffey, MD, MSc West Virginia University

Jan 22, 2023

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