About this section
The Cardiothoracic Section’s purpose is the cultivation and promotion of cardiac, vascular and thoracic medicine and surgery and the branches of science connected with them.
Dilemmas in aortic dissection - webinar series
This series of webinars will explore challenges in the management of acute aortic syndromes. Current debates and discussions over the extent of operation in certain acute type A aortic dissection scenarios will be addressed. Plus, join us in these webinars for a chance to assess the different management strategies side by side and to be involved in the interactive Q&A sessions after each session.
Section Council members
Section meetings and conferences are usually organised by members of the Section Council, led by the Section President and often in collaboration with specialist societies.
Interested in joining the Section Council?
Section Councils play a pivotal role at the RSM and we are always looking for members who would like to get involved. If you would like to apply, please complete our application form and a Council representative will be in touch.
Upcoming cardiothoracic events and webinars
View all events and webinars being run by the Cardiothoracic Section.

Malperfusion syndromes in acute aortic dissection

Difficult decisions in heart valve surgery: An evidence-based approach
Prizes & awards
Cardiothoracic Section: Case Presentation Prize
Prize
- Oral presentation: One year’s free RSM membership and a bottle of champagne
- Poster presentation: One year’s free RSM membership and a bottle of wine
Submission deadline
Open to
All pre-clinical and clinical cardiothoracic students and trainees.
Application guidelines
Submit a 250-word abstract on a case presentation. The abstract can include figures, diagrams and scans. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their paper at a Cardiothoracic meeting.
Cardiology Section: President's Prize
Prize
- First prize: £1,000
- Second prize: £500
Submission deadline
31st March 2020
Open to
Cardiology trainees (ST3 and upwards) who have received all or part of their training in the United Kingdom. The applicant must either be currently engaged in full-time cardiovascular research or be no later than 1 year following award of a research degree by the submission deadline.
Application guidelines
Submit a 200-word abstract on a subject which represents original research in cardiology. For applicants who have been awarded a research degree, proof of the date of award will be required. Shortlisted candidates will be invited to present their work on 26th May 2020 at the RSM.
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