What Educational Resources and Courses Does EACTS Offer?

EACTS (the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery) offers a mix of online webinars, in-person courses, journals and publications, consensus documents, and awards and competitions for the global cardiothoracic surgical community. Most resources are organized by clinical domain (acquired cardiac, congenital heart, thoracic, and aortic disease) and by skill level, so what you can access depends on your specialty and experience. The site does not publish pricing or login requirements for these resources, so check each course or publication page for access conditions.

Webinars and Online Learning

EACTS runs live online sessions that are open across skill levels. Examples listed on the site include:

• Innovation Webinar 1: The future of robotic surgery (20 Oct 2026, online) — part of a new webinar series from the EACTS Innovation Committee exploring emerging ideas, technologies, and approaches shaping cardiothoracic surgery.
• Thoracic Disease Webinar: Fundamentals of AI and showcasing solutions (21 Oct 2026, online) — the fourth 2026 Thoracic Disease Domain webinar, run by the Digitalisation and Artificial Intelligence Task Force.

These are useful if you want short, topic-specific updates without travel. The site labels them "All Skills Levels," which suggests they are not restricted to senior surgeons.

In-Person Courses

The site lists in-person courses alongside webinars, including a Surgical Management course in Rome, Italy (4–5 Nov 2026). Course listings show location, dates, and skill level, so you can filter by what fits your schedule and experience. Use the "Upcoming courses" section and the "View all" link to see the full calendar rather than relying on the homepage highlights.

Journals, Publications, and Consensus Documents

EACTS describes its output as including "world-renowned journals and publications." Recent site content includes:

• New EACTS Expert Consensus Documents (published 15 Oct 2026, marked Open Access) — consensus guidance that can inform best practice.
• MMCTS (Multimedia Manual of Cardiothoracic Surgery) — referenced in connection with the Residents' Tutorial Competition, indicating a multimedia surgical reference resource.

Open Access labeling on individual items is the clearest signal that you can read without a subscription; check each publication's own page for its access status.

Awards and Competitions

The Residents' Tutorial Competition is an annual opportunity for trainees; the 2026 award winner was announced on 15 Oct 2026, with the winning entry connected to MMCTS. If you are a resident, this is a way to contribute educational content and gain recognition. Entry requirements and deadlines are not detailed on the homepage, so consult the competition page.

Domain-Specific Resources

Content is grouped into four domains, each with its own resources and read-more pages:

Start with your domain to find relevant webinars, courses, and publications rather than browsing the whole site.

Events as a Learning Hub

The EACTS Annual Meeting is described as the world's largest meeting of the cardiothoracic surgical community. The 40th Annual Meeting took place in 2026, and the 41st Annual Meeting is scheduled for 6–9 October 2027 in Berlin. Daily news from the annual meeting is published on the site, which is a way to follow content even if you do not attend.

How to Choose

• Short on time or unable to travel: start with the online webinars, especially the Innovation and Thoracic Disease series.
• Want hands-on training: check the in-person course calendar for dates, location, and skill level.
• Need reference material or guidance: look at the Open Access consensus documents and MMCTS.
• Trainee or resident: the Residents' Tutorial Competition and resident-focused content are the most relevant entry points.

Because the site does not state prices or membership requirements for these resources, confirm access details on each individual course, publication, or competition page before planning.