About CTSNet
CTSNet.org is the most comprehensive, heavily trafficked, and reliable online source of information about cardiothoracic surgery available worldwide. Its online community of cardiothoracic surgeons and medical professionals affiliated with the field is the largest in the world. The most-visited areas of CTSNet are Profiles, Learning Hub, and Career Center.
A not-for-profit organization, CTSNet is jointly overseen by The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), and the European Association for Cardio-thoracic Surgery (EACTS). Cardiothoracic surgery organizations from around the world are involved in CTSNet as Participating Organizations.
WHAT WE OFFER
Among many key electronic resources pertaining to the cardiothoracic surgery specialty, CTSNet offers:
- A variety of educational articles and videos pertaining to cardiothoracic surgery.
- Profile pages for cardiothoracic surgeons and individuals associated with the specialty.
- The premier job board across all of cardiothoracic surgery.
- Gateways to the major specialty journals.
- A calendar of events related to the specialty.
OUR MISSION
Connect the global cardiothoracic community
OUR VISION
Leverage Internet connectivity to facilitate communication, collaboration, education, and interaction amongst cardiothoracic surgeons and their teams across the globe.
Core Values
STRATEGIC GOALS
- Enhance CTSNet’s unique brand by creating, disseminating, and aggregating high quality clinical content and specialty-related news to meet the educational and informational needs of cardiothoracic surgeons and allied health professionals worldwide.
- Solidify CTSNet as the premier online community for cardiothoracic surgeons, allied health professionals, specialty professional organizations, and industry.
- Optimize the CTSNet user experience by expanding the flexibility, functionality, interactivity, and attractiveness of CTSNet, and by adopting the latest internet technologies and appropriate social media platforms.
- Expand the international appeal and usage of CTSNet.
- Strengthen the viability of CTSNet as an independent, not-for-profit organization.
