Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland

The Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland is an inclusive professional society for all healthcare professionals involved and interested in cardiothoracic surgery.

Their main purpose, as described in their constitution, is:

• To advance science in the field of cardiothoracic surgery for the benefit of the public by encouraging and promoting excellence in the practice of cardiothoracic surgery
• Encouraging innovation in and scientific understanding of cardiothoracic surgery
• Promoting, undertaking, encouraging and assisting in research in cardiothoracic surgery
• Advancing the education of the public in cardiothoracic surgery.

With this unified purpose they endeavour to support all members in their professional lives and reach their potential.