Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Founded in 1964, The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a not-for-profit professional organization representing surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for surgeries of the heart, lungs, and esophagus, as well as other surgical procedures within the chest.
STS is the largest cardiothoracic surgery organization in the world with more than 7,800 members in 102 countries.

Quality, Research, and Analytics

STS offers an array of resources and services to help hospitals and CT surgeons assess and benchmark their performance to improve quality, safety, and patient outcomes. 
The STS National Database is the gold standard for CT surgery clinical outcomes registries, with nationally recognized quality performance measures for adult cardiac, general thoracic, congenital heart surgery, and mechanical circulatory support.
Research and analytics services are available to physicians, researchers, payers, and industry to use for quality improvement initiatives, comparative effectiveness research, post-market surveillance, clinical trials, and basic and translational research.

Education

STS offers education throughout the year through in-person and online courses, and digital resources, including Annual Meeting Online, webinars, podcasts, videos, and the STS Cardiothoracic Surgery E-Book. Programs are designed for all cardiothoracic sub-specialties and career stages.
The STS Annual Meeting is one of the largest cardiothoracic surgery meetings in the world. STS 2026 – the Society’s 62nd Annual Meeting – will be held January 29 - February 1 in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Research

The Annals of Thoracic Surgery is an international, peer-reviewed journal that provides original research in cardiothoracic surgery patient care, clinical practice, research, education, and policy. With an impact factor of 5.102, The Annals is the most-cited journal in cardiothoracic surgery. Annals Short Reports is a fully open access companion journal. 

Advocacy

STS is the only professional organization with a dedicated team in Washington, DC, that advocates exclusively on policy and regulatory issues that affect cardiothoracic surgeons and their patients. STS-PAC is the only political action committee that exclusively represents cardiothoracic surgeons.

The Thoracic Surgery Foundation

The Thoracic Surgery Foundation is dedicated to improving patient care by investing in groundbreaking research, embracing innovation, supporting global humanitarian outreach, and promoting excellence in education for cardiothoracic surgeons at all career stages.

The STS Mission

Improve the lives of patients with cardiothoracic diseases

Values

Leadership, quality, professionalism, innovation, collaboration, and inclusion and belonging.

Why Join STS?

Networking Opportunities - Connect with cardiothoracic surgery pioneers and thought leaders from around the world.
Mentorship + Mentoring - Seek out guidance to help advance your career, and share your expertise with future surgeons.
Training - Learn the latest in cardiothoracic surgery from subject-matter experts and leading practitioners. 
Discounts - Save on the STS Annual Meeting, live events, subscriptions, online education, and National Database fees.
Stay Informed - Receive the latest news about issues affecting the cardiothoracic surgery profession.
Access - Receive complimentary access to peer-reviewed journals, exclusive programs, and a wealth of resources for every career stage.

Membership

Join 7,800 surgeons, researchers, and health professionals around the world dedicated to improving the lives of patients with cardiothoracic diseases. Learn More

Worldwide Thoracic Surgeons
STS Locations

STS is headquartered in Chicago, with an additional office in Washington, DC.

Chicago

633 N Saint Clair St, Suite 2100
Chicago, IL 60611
Phone: 312-202-5800

Washington, DC.

20 F St NW, Suite 310 C
Washington, DC  20001-1230
Phone: 202-787-1230

Additional Information

About

• About STS
• Bylaws
• Policies

Governance & Leadership

• Governance
• Boards
• Committees
• Councils

Education

• Ask CORA
• Online Learning
• E-Book
• Thoracic Surgical Curriculum
• 8-in-8 Video Series
• International Activities
• Educational Collaborations
• Credit Claiming

Events

• Annual Meeting
• Calendar of Events
• Webinars
• Leadership Institute
• Wellness Institute
• Resident Showdown

News

• Newsroom
• Blogs
• Podcasts
• Magazine
• Newsletters
• Videos
• Press Releases

Topics

• Advocacy
• Member Stories
• Leadership
• Research
• Best of Lung Cancer Science

STS Journals

• The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
• Annals Short Reports
• Editorial Board

Industry

• Media Kit

Life & Career

• Career Center
• Trainee Hub
• Early Career Surgeons
• Compensation
• Mentorship
• Scholarships
• Inclusion & Belonging
• Wellness

Clinical Decision-Making

• Clinical Practice Documents and Policies
• Patient Safety
• Surgical Checklists
• Lung Nodule

Calculators & Tools

• Risk Calculators
• ACSD Longitudinal Outcomes Dashboard
• Resource Utilization Tool
• CORA: Cardiothoracic Online Resource Assistant

Coding & Reimbursement

• Coding Resources
• Coding Help Desk

For Patients

• Navigating Lung Cancer

Research & Data

Registries

• STS National Database
• For Data Managers
• STS/ACC TVT Registry

Research

• STS Research and Analytic Center
• Current Projects
• Published Research
• Industry Data Requests

Public Reporting

• STS Public Reporting
• STS/ACC TVT Public Reporting
• STS Database Participant Media Toolkit

Tools

• Risk Calculat

Source: https://www.sts.org/