"From Nigeria to the Mississippi Delta, Dr. Foluso Fakorede is an interventional cardiologist who performs a simple, life-changing job: opening clogged leg arteries so people keep their legs. Before he arrived, 1 in 5 Black residents in his Mississippi community lost a leg to Peripheral Artery Disease, a condition where plaque blocks blood flow. He slashed local amputation rates by 88% in four years. As CEO of Cardiovascular Solutions of Central Mississippi, he merges world-class training (Cornell, Cooper) with on-the-ground work. He helped launch the Congressional PAD Caucus and co-wrote the federal ARC Act to spread this approach nationwide. His legacy? Fewer people wheeling themselves into operating rooms." - Africa Giant

This is “must-attend” for all aspiring CT surgeons

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Superstars!!!

Highlighting Dr. Quiana Kern for International Black Women's History Month! #TSMA #InternationalBlackWomensHistoryMonth #RepresentationMatters

So much pride and admiration for Dr. Lackland and all of the other inspiring black women in our ABCTS family

Heading to #AATS2026 this weekend? Residents, fellows, & medical students are invited to the Future Leaders Mixer during the Welcome Reception. Hear presentations followed by a reception hosted by @ABCTS_1999, @TSRA_Official, @ThoracicStudent, @TSDA_CTsurgery, & @LatinoCTS.

✨Congrats to our incoming @StanfordCTSurg integrated residents! 🎉 We're excited to have three new interns joining our program: Daniel Alber of @nyugrossman, Oluwademilade Tega of @ColumbiaPS, and Brandon Wesley of @StanfordMed - welcome to the team!🌲#WeAreStanford #Match2026

In the last month, two of my biggest dreams have come true. This mama is going to become a CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON! I’m so grateful to God, my amazing friends and family, my mentors, @rushumedcollege and my new home UC Davis! #match2026 #ctsurgery

Can’t wait to join the team!! Beyond grateful to everyone who made this dream a reality. I’m going to be a cardiothoracic surgeon 🫀🤩

The ABCTS family is so proud of 2025 Pipeline Scholarship recipient @Shane_S_Scott and all of the medical students who matched today!!!

Couldn’t be more honored and excited @UMichSurgery can’t wait to get started!! 💙💙 #Match2026 #SBASMatch2026 @AmCollSurgeons @RASACS @WomenSurgeons

From policing to cardiothoracic surgery, I’m so honored to share this moment. Into a field where black women make up <5%, I’m humbled to stand on the shoulders of giants. To my mentors, thank you deeply🫀🫁 I’m finally a #Hoosier ❤️🤍 #AmongTheFive @iu_ctsurgery #CTS

Fantastic!

It’s Match Day! Cardiothoracic surgeons are sending a big congratulations to the newest members of the specialty. Welcome! 🎉 #Match2026 #CTSurgery

🚨 REGISTRATION IS OPEN 🚨 Ready to level up your career in cardiothoracic surgery? 📲 Scan the QR code or use the following link to register: data.castoredc.com/open-surv… #icfcs2026 #CardiothoracicSurgery #MedX #FutureCT

TOMORROW: 6th Annual CT Surgery Interest Day! Join us for a two-part program featuring inspiring reflections from cardiac, thoracic, and congenital surgeons, followed by interactive small-group resident Q&As. Plus, don’t miss our exclusive giveaway for one lucky attendee! ✨ Scan QR code to register!

Some great moments at @ STS 2026 captured by ABCTS superstar Dr. Wilder

Our 2026 Year-in-review is a reflection on the incredible milestones achieved by ABCTS members. With MLK Day Tomorrow, the final day to apply for the ABCTS Pipeline Program, we continue the work of expanding opportunity and shaping the future of CT surgery! @STS_CTsurgery

Former scholarship recipient @JustinOliveraMD making us proud!