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STS Learning Center: Home of Cardiothoracic Surgery Education

See FEATURED ACTIVITIES below. Go to Online Learning for our full list of activities.

	Register now for STS 2026. The STS Annual Meeting is the preeminent event in cardiothoracic surgery, offering more translational science and hands-on activities than any other educational event of its kind. The meeting features thought-provoking lectures, late-breaking research, and outstanding didactic and interactive educational programs, an expansive Exhibit Hall, and unique networking opportunities for every member of the cardiothoracic surgery team. View the meeting program.
	Interact with CORA – the STS Cardiothoracic Online Resource Assistant – and glean key insights from the latest STS educational content including clinical research, clinical practice documents, videos, and more. CORA is an AI resource built specifically for cardiothoracic surgeons.
	Register for the STS Wellness Institute, exclusively for STS Members. Registration includes access to all five virtual sessions, recorded versions of all featured speakers, and the opportunity to participate in private, small-group discussions with other participants. Members can register at any point during the series, but registration will not be prorated.
	AQO 2025, which took place virtually on Sept. 23 and in-person on Sept. 25-26 in San Antonio, offered a unique opportunity to explore techniques for optimizing data collection using case scenarios and driving quality improvement. Thank you to all the faculty, presenters, attendees, and exhibitors who helped to make this event a great success.  The Hot Topics Webinar recordings can be found here for all AQO registrants.
	The Patient Communication Toolkit features six 30-minute modules which discuss: Shared Decision-Making, End-of-Life Discussions, LGBTQ+ Care, Cross-Racial Care, Implicit Bias, and Patient-Centered Disabilities. 3.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 3.00 ABS Accredited and Self-Assessment Credit 3.00 ABTS Accredited and Self-Assessment Credit
	The 2025 STS Coronary Conference Online offers a comprehensive program on advanced coronary surgery techniques, conduit optimization, and technological innovations. 16.50 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 16.50 ABS Accredited CME 16.50 ABTS Accredited CME
	The 2024 STS Perioperative & Critical Care Conference Online explores the latest techniques and management strategies in cardiovascular and thoracic (CVT) critical care and enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS). This course is designed for all members of the CVT perioperative and critical care team. 14.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 14.75 ABS Accredited CME 14.75 ABTS Accredited CME
	The 2024 STS Mastering Valve Surgery Workshop Online offers a unique guide to mastering modern-day valve surgery, including all aspects of open and transcatheter valve surgery. The workshop covers advanced valve techniques and features the transcatheter therapies that the surgeons must know. 7.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ 7.75 ABS Accredited CME 7.75 ABTS Accredited CME
	The Society’s 8 in 8 Series offers quick access to important topics in cardiothoracic surgery. Each informative video is narrated by an expert in the field and covers one topic using eight slides in 8 minutes. Note: No CME credit is associated with the 8 in 8 Series. STS retains sole rights to these materials.