Calendar of Events

Early career surgeons should plan to attend this webinar on effective financial management of student loans, presented by an expert speaker from the White Coat Investor. The presentation will examine a variety of student loan considerations:  loan repayment plans (IBR, SAVE, PAYE), loan forgiveness (Public Service Loan Forgiveness), refinancing, and making a personal loan management plan.

The first session of the South Asia webinar series delves into valve repair strategies for rheumatic mitral valve disease. Expert panelists will provide an overview of the current state of rheumatic heart disease in South Asia’s developing countries, along with best practices for case selection tailored to early career surgeons. The webinar will also feature discussions on proven repair techniques for managing rheumatic mitral stenosis and regurgitation.

Moderators

Vinod H. Thourani, MD 
Piedmont Heart Institute
Atlanta, GA 

Zoom credentials will be shared with registrants closer to the event date.

Join STS-PAC Chair Keith S. Naunheim, MD, and STS Council on Health Policy and Relationships Chair Joseph C. Cleveland, MD, for a conversation about the outcome of the 2024 election and how it will affect cardiothoracic surgeons, their practices, and their patients. 

Discussion topics include: 

Learn how to take advantage of everything the STS Annual Meeting has to offer, from educational sessions and networking opportunities. Special focus will be given to trainees and first-time attendees. 

This program is part of the STS series of quarterly Early Career Journey webinars, sponsored by The Hub: Resources and Community for Your Early Career Journey.