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Call for Candidates: SCTS Presidential Election

Call for Candidates: SCTS Presidential Election

Candidates are invited to stand for election to become the next President of the Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland. The successful candidate will become Senior President Elect in March 2027 at the annual meeting in... Read more

2 Nov 2026

Nominations Open for the 2027 SCTS Trust Appointed Doctor Awards

Dear Trust Appointed Doctors, We are delighted to announce that the SCTS will continue introduce the annual awards at the next SCTS Annual Meeting in Birmingham (2027). Award 1: Best TAD of the Year — nominated by colleagues in recognition of... Read more

2 Nov 2026

From the President’s Desk

From the President’s Desk

1st November 2026 It has been a while since I last wrote from the President’s Desk. This is not because we have been quiet. Quite the opposite! We have been super busy across the Society, and much has been happening. This has been... Read more

2 Nov 2026

Asif Hasan receives Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award

Asif Hasan receives Pride of Britain Lifetime Achievement Award

World-leading cardiac surgeon has shaped the face of lifesaving paediatric heart surgery and transplantation in the UK. This year, Mr Hasan retired after 30 years as head of Paediatric Cardiac Surgery at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle. In... Read more

23 Oct 2026

SCTS Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Working Group Co-chair

SCTS Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Working Group Co-chair

The Society is seeking a new co-chair of the Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Working Group.  This is an important leadership role in the society, supporting diversity within the specialty by focussing on the development of female cardiothoracic... Read more

1 Oct 2026