The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Adam Doty is currently serving as the Associate Director, Governance and Affiliate Operations at The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Prior to this role, Adam worked as a Senior Manager, Governance and Membership at the same organization. Adam is now the Executive Director at THORACIC SURGERY DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION. Before their current roles, Adam was the Programs and Alumni Relations Manager at Rotary International, where Adam managed youth programs and intercultural programs. Adam holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago, a Bachelor of Arts in Russian Language and Literature from Grinnell College, and studied abroad at Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia.
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Founded in 1964, STS is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit organization representing more than 7,400 cardiothoracic surgeons, researchers, and allied health care professionals worldwide who are dedicated to ensuring the best surgical care for patients with diseases of the heart, lungs, and other organs in the chest. STS is the premier professional society for these individuals. The Society’s mission is to enhance the ability of cardiothoracic surgeons to provide the highest quality patient care through education, research, and advocacy. STS is known especially for its national outcomes database (STS National Database), its peer-reviewed journal, The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, and an annual educational meeting that draws more than 2,100 health care professionals from around the world.