Dr Virender Sarwal Gets Membership of US ‘The Society of Thoracic Surgeons’

By Tricitynews Reporter

Chandigarh 28^th July:- Dr Virendar Sarwal, Director & Head,  deptt of Cardio Thoracic & Vascular Surgery at Max Hospital Mohali has been awarded with prestigious International membership of ‘The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) , USA on his credentials of academics and surgical work experience.  He was presented the certification by Dr. Sushil Gupta, president of IMA, Chandigarh Chapter at IMA here today.

Founded in 1964, STS is a not-for-profit organization, representing more than 7,200 surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals worldwide who are dedicated to ensuring the best possible outcomes for surgeries of the heart, lung, and esophagus, as well as other surgical procedures within the chest.

The annual conference will be held now in Texas USA in January 2017. Its prestigious membership of the society which is playing a key role in improving the quality care for patients worldwide. The STS score is a parameter of risk profiling for all patients going for surgery. It maintains the largest registry of cardiac surgery patients worldwide. It holds conferences and technical skill update workshops throughout the year where all members are part of it and also all the members have access to its prestigious journal on cardiac surgery The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. The membership application is thoroughly scanned and based on the feedback from references of stalwarts in cardiac surgery and evaluation of the clinical work only this membership is granted which is further passed the board members before selection.

STS mission is to enhance the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research, and advocacy hence improving lives of patients with cardiothoracic disease. It's core values is towards quality, innovation, professionalism, inclusiveness.

STS which is committed to optimizing patient safety in cardiothoracic surgery, also provides resources and education that promote leadership and foster teamwork to help surgeons create patient-centered environments and improve their practices.