The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Cynthia Shewan, currently serving as the Director of Research & Scientific Affairs at the Society of Thoracic Surgeons since April 2011, previously held the position of Director of Quality, Research and Patient Safety at the same organization. Prior to this, Cynthia was the Director of Communication & Allied Therapies Group at Harcourt Assessment, Inc. Cynthia holds a Bachelor's Degree in Honours Psychology from McGill University and a Doctorate in Communication Sciences and Disorders/Speech-Language Pathology from Northwestern University.
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.