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ForwardEducation Testing: Agenda Lab and Credit
Claim Credit for STS 2026
Fill out the Overall Evaluation to claim credit for sessions attended in-person at the 2026 STS Annual Meeting in New Orleans.
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Be prepared to finish claiming your CME for the Annual Meeting in one sitting.
Target Audience
The intended audience consists of cardiothoracic surgeons, general surgeons, anesthesiologists, oncologists, cardiologists, pulmonologists, radiologists, APPs, and allied health care providers working with cardiothoracic surgeons. MDs and DOs may claim CME credit; non-MDs/DOs are awarded a certificate of participation. Physicians Assistants (PAs) may claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for participating in this activity.
Learning Objectives
As a result of participating in the Annual Meeting, learners will be able to:
- Practice evidence-based, informed cardiothoracic surgery.
- Apply current techniques and procedures.
- Advocate effectively for issues related to the specialty.
- Demonstrate improvement in competence, performance or patient outcomes.
- Apply strategies to maintain wellness and prevent burnout
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Accreditation Information
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons designates this enduring material for a maximum of [XX] AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Physician Assistants (PAs) may claim AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ for completing this activity.
Bibliography
Bibliographic sources for this enduring material may be found in the slides of each recorded presentation and at The Annals of Thoracic Surgery: https://www.annalsthoracicsurgery.org/
About the Credit Types
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ - Select this to claim a CME certificate for this activity.
ABS Accredited CME - Select this to report your CME credits to the American Board of Surgery (ABS).
ABTS Accredited CME - Select this to report your CME credits to the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS).
IMPORTANT: If your ABS or ABTS Board IDs are not listed correctly on your profile, your credits will not be transferred to the boards.
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Participation - Select this to claim a participation certificate (hours) for the activity. Applicable for non-physicians.
Available Credit
- 22.00 ABS Accredited CME
- 22.00 ABTS Accredited CME
- 22.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
Price
Select Start to fill out the Overall Evaluation and claim your credit.
- You can claim up to [XX] CME total. If you exceed this limit, you will not be able to proceed.
- Be prepared to finish claiming your credit in one sitting. If you close this window, you’ll need to start over.
- Avoid using the back button, as it may affect the credit calculation.
Once you complete the evaluation, you will be directed to claim your credit and a certificate for the STS 2026 Annual Meeting.