An opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.
Event dates
Apr 24, 2026 – Jan 27, 2027
Location
Virtual, Chicago, and San Diego
An experiential foundation and hands-on practice in basic cardiothoracic operating skills for first-year residents.
Event dates
Aug 20–23, 2026
Location
Chicago, IL
Event dates
Sep 10–11, 2026
Location
Seoul, South Korea
Skills development and collaborative learning for cardiothoracic surgeons and their team members who perform coronary surgery.
Event dates
Sep 17–19, 2026
Location
Chicago, IL
Discussions on valuable research and important clinical findings with the goal of improving data collection and patient outcomes.
Event dates
Sep 30 – Oct 2, 2026
Location
New Orleans, LA
The latest techniques and management strategies in cardiovascular and thoracic critical care and enhanced recovery after surgery for the entire care team.
Event dates
Oct 9–10, 2026
Location
Baltimore, MD
An STS collaboration with the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
Event dates
Nov 13–14, 2026
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Event dates
Dec 3–5, 2026
Location
Santiago, Chile
The premier annual event in cardiothoracic surgery, unveiling never-before-seen science, techniques, and technology, and creating a forum to build lasting connections with colleagues.
Event dates
Jan 28–31, 2027
Location
San Diego, California
Hear didactic lectures and case demonstrations from expert faculty, then practice in a realistic, cardiac robotic simulation environment.
Event dates
May 14–15, 2026
Location
Norcross, GA
Practical intra-operative decision algorithms for experienced cardiac surgeons managing high-risk patients.
Date
7 p.m. ET
Performing as our best selves as cardiothoracic surgeons both inside and outside of the workplace
Event dates
Apr 28, 2026
Location
Virtual
Demystify the Oral Board Exam with STS Prep
Event dates
Apr 21 – May 28, 2026
Location
Virtual
Event dates
Mar 28–30, 2026
Be the voice of the cardiothoracic surgery specialty in Washington, DC.
Event dates
Mar 23–24, 2026
Location
Washington, DC