Hanauer, Stephen B MD

About STS Society Mission The mission of the Society is to enhance the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research, and advocacy. Founded in 1964, the Society of Thoracic Surgeons is a not-for-profit organization representing more than 6, 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 American Society for Surgery of the Hand (ASSH), established in 1946, is a leading organization dedicated to upper extremity surgery, supporting thousands of medical professionals in advancing their knowledge and skills. Through a variety of educational resources, including peer-reviewed videos and comprehensive courses, ASSH fosters community engagement and professional development among hand surgeons. ASSH offers a range of valuable tools and programs, including its digital resource Handthology and the online library Hand.e, which collectively provide access to authoritative knowledge on hand, wrist, and upper extremity conditions. Additionally, the society emphasizes the importance of continuous education with initiatives such as the Maintenance of Certification program and collaborative guidelines for acute hand trauma management. Generated from the website