STS is pleased to present a webinar on the Surgical Management of Thoracic Trauma, in collaboration with the Indian Society of Thoracic Surgeons and Trust, the Indian Association of Cardiovascular-Thoracic Surgeons, and ESTS Women in Thoracic Surgery. This expert-led session will feature internationally recognized faculty discussing contemporary approaches to thoracic trauma, including rib fixation, minimally invasive techniques, damage control strategies, and the management of complex thoracic injuries.

Date
8 a.m.

Plan to attend the next installment of the STS/SCA Webinar Series, Across the Drapes: Intraoperative Disasters and Crises in Cardiac Surgery. Leaders in both surgery and anesthesiology will discuss intraoperative disasters in cardiac surgery, with the goal of optimizing intraoperative management between surgeons and anesthesiologists.  

A collaborative series presented by the Society of Thoracic Surgeons and the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists  
 

Date
7 p.m. ET
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

This webinar will present a comprehensive case report highlighting the diagnosis and management of complex coronary anomalies. Faculty will review current guidelines and key cardiology considerations, along with best practices for preoperative imaging, diagnostic evaluation, and anatomic classification—including unroofing techniques. The session will also explore reimplantation strategies and other surgical approaches, such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), to support optimal patient outcomes.  

Presented in Spanish with English subtitles. 

Date
1 p.m. ET
The Inaugural Cardio-Thoracic Conference "In Africa for Africa"
Event dates
Sep 4–6, 2026
Location
Cape Town, South Africa
Restoring Harmony in Aortic Valve & Root Surgery
Event dates
Sep 10–11, 2026
Location
Seoul, South Korea


This webinar is specifically designed for healthcare providers who care for patients with atrial fibrillation. The session will focus on the progression of Afib from paroxysmal to long-standing persistent and the impact it has on longevity, mortality, and heart failure implications. The faculty will cover various topics to include identification of Afib, treatment options, preventive measures, and new clinical trials. Attendees will also participate in discussions through the chat feature.

Topics include:  

Date
7 p.m. ET
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 opportunity for early and mid-career STS surgeon members to learn how to lead in and out of the OR.
Event dates
Oct 22, 2026 – Jan 27, 2027
Location
Virtual, Chicago, and San Diego
An STS collaboration with the Asian Society for Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery.
Event dates
Nov 13–14, 2026
Location
Tokyo, Japan
Hear didactic lectures and case demonstrations from expert faculty, then spend 6+ hours in hands-on sessions in a realistic, general thoracic robotics simulation environment.
Event dates
Apr 20–21, 2023
Location
Norcross, GA

Cardiothoracic surgeons and trainees who are underrepresented in medicine (URiM) will discuss challenges and successes they’ve experienced throughout their careers. Additionally, the panel will share what they have learned from these experiences and how to apply those lessons toward supporting other surgeons from underrepresented groups.

Date
1 hr. 1 min.
The STS Leadership Institute helps members in their first 15 years of practice to develop the skills necessary to lead teams in and out of the OR, strategize personal and professional goals, negotiate a career path, and influence change in the workplace.
Event dates
Mar 23, 2023 – Jan 26, 2024
Location
Hybrid

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: 

Date
Duration
1 hr.

Aortic regurgitation is an undertreated condition, often because patients are not referred in a timely fashion for intervention. During this STS webinar, attendees will hear from an expert panel on the evidence base for timing of intervention as well as evolving treatment options. Conventional surgical aortic valve repair can be considered alongside the Ross procedure and transcatheter interventions with dedicated devices. Webinar participants will be better informed on how to treat this patient population.

Sponsored by JenaValve Technology, Inc. 

Date
Duration
1 hr. 3 min.
The latest coding and reimbursement updates affecting cardiothoracic surgical practices.
Event dates
Feb 10–11, 2023
Location
Virtual