2025-26 STS Wellness Institute Session 3: The Sport of Cardiothoracic Surgery

Activity Description

Wellness in the workplace requires proper ergonomics to avoid injury in the operating room. Given the intense physical demands of cardiothoracic surgery, such injuries are common and often necessitate treatment and time off work. Furthermore, the long-term impact of ergonomic challenges can reduce career longevity. Therefore, a deeper understanding of the ergonomic challenges facing cardiothoracic surgeons as well as strategies to reduce the risk of work-related injury is essential for trainees and for practicing surgeons.   

Moderator:  
Shawn Groth, MD, MS  
Baylor College of Medicine 
Houston, TX

Speaker:  
Donal Palencia, MS 
CHI St. Luke's Medical Center 
Houston, TX

Schedule of Events


Session 1: Financial Wellness for the Cardiothoracic Surgeon
Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2025
8 – 9 p.m. ET

Session 2: Use of Biometric Feedback to Optimize Personal Performance
Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025
8 – 9 p.m. ET

Session 3: The Sport of Cardiothoracic Surgery: Workplace Ergonomic Challenges and Strategies to Mitigate Their Impact
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
8 – 9 p.m. ET

Session 4: Parenting Balance
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
8 – 9 p.m. ET

Session 5: Beyond the Breaking Point: Building Resilience and Protecting Well-Being in Cardiothoracic Surgeons
Tuesday, April 28, 2026
8 – 9 p.m. ET

Learning Objectives

After completing the series, learners should be able to:

  1. Identify tools and resources that can be used to foster individual well-being.
  2. Describe the dimensions that comprise overall wellness.
  3. Employ wellness resources towards their own well-being.
  4. Implement wellness activities and programs throughout their team, institution, or community.
Activity summary
Available credit: 
  • 1.00 ABS Accredited CME
  • 1.00 ABTS Accredited CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Activity opens: 
02/10/2026
Activity expires: 
02/10/2027
Cost:
$0.00

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in each activity.

NOTE: Participants can claim 1 CME credit per LIVE session by completing a separate evaluation in the STS Learning Center, which will be sent to attendees after each session. Continuing education credit is NOT associated with the recordings for the Wellness Institute sessions.

Available Credit

  • 1.00 ABS Accredited CME
  • 1.00 ABTS Accredited CME
  • 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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Upon submitting the Overall Evaluation, you will be directed to claim credit and download your certificate.