STS Learning Center

STS Learning Center: Home of Cardiothoracic Surgery Education

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

	Visit the STS Career Center to access a comprehensive list of cardiothoracic surgery positions, as well as the tools, resources, and opportunities you need for success in our evolving specialty. The Career Center provides resources designed to meet the unique needs of CT surgeons at every career stage. Whether you're exploring new opportunities or transitioning into a new role as a surgeon or advanced practice provider, these resources can help you advance your career.
	Recordings available now: Early Career Journey: Pathway to STS Involvement and Leadership Early Career Journey: Contract Negotiation Early Career Journey: Transitioning to Your First Job Early Career Journey: Student Loan Management for Early Career Physicians Early Career Journey: Making the Most of the STS Annual Meeting Free for STS Members. Visit the Early Career Surgeons page to learn more.
	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 In the OR: Masters Video Series consists of popular cardiothoracic surgery procedures performed and narrated by luminary surgeons, filmed in 2020 and 2022 using state-of-the-art 360-degree and 2D video, along with CinVivo overhead camera recordings from the hands-on courses offered at STS 2024. Look into the world of cardiothoracic surgery with a front row seat!
	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 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.