Archived App (Last seen on 13 May 2025)
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About
Access a vast library of thoracic surgery knowledge, including journal articles, textbook chapters, and videos. Explore dynamic visual connections between thousands of topics for enhanced learning and quick information retrieval.
What's New in STS Brain
10.0.0
February 23, 2019
* Improved search automatically searches contents of attached resources * Smoother, faster visualization
Developer apps
FAQ
What is STS Brain?
STS Brain is a dynamic educational tool designed to provide on-demand knowledge for thoracic surgery. It connects thousands of topics, offering access to relevant journal articles, textbook chapters, and videos identified by leaders in the field.
Who can access STS Brain?
Access to STS Brain is restricted to faculty and residents at ACGME-approved thoracic surgery residency programs. Users can obtain login credentials by emailing education@sts.org.
What kind of content does STS Brain include?
STS Brain includes over 2000 journal articles, videos, and textbook chapters. It also houses 88 separate topics on Cardiothoracic and Congenital Surgery, forming the Thoracic Surgical Curriculum.
How does STS Brain help with learning?
STS Brain uses visual connections and an interactive mind map to display relationships between surgical concepts. This dynamic approach allows for the discovery of information not easily found through standard searches.
What textbooks are included in STS Brain?
STS Brain provides access to five complete textbooks: Pearson’s Thoracic and Esophageal Surgery (Third Edition), Johns Hopkins Manual of Cardiac Surgical Care (Second Edition), Grillo Surgery of the Trachea and Bronchi, Mavroudis Pediatric Cardiac Surgery & Coselli-Aortic Arch, and Cohn Cardiac Surgery in the Adult (Fourth Edition).
How often is the content updated?
The content within STS Brain is dynamically updated in real time. As of its last update, it featured over 2667 'Thoughts' and continues to grow.
What devices are supported by STS Brain?
STS Brain is available for iPhone and iPad devices. Users can read or watch content directly from these devices.
Does STS Brain have ads?
No, STS Brain does not contain advertisements. The application is free to use and does not display any ads.
