Western Thoracic Surgical Association
- Provides information on members, annual meeting and news and events concerning cardiac and thoracic surgeons.
- http://www.westernthoracic.org/

The Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
- Aims are to enhance the education and capabilities of the thoracic surgeons of tomorrow. Provides information on scholarships, awards, grants, donors, committees and contact information.
- http://www.tsfre.org/

The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
- Provides information on members, committees, contact information, national database on open heart surgery, discussions and education links.
- http://www.sts.org/

American Board of Thoracic Surgery
- Provides information for prospective candidates for examination and outlines its rules and regulations.
- http://www.abts.org/

Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery
- Promotes the educational and professional interests of cardiothoracic and vascular Physician Assistants. Provides information on primary objectives, membership and programs.
- http://www.apacvs.org/

The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association
- Provides information on meetings, committees, news, events and contact information. Membership limited to thoracic surgeons practicing in the southern regions of the United States.
- http://www.stsa.org/

AATS on the Web
- Information about the American Association for Thoracic Surgery. Includes information on meetings, updates and members.
- http://aats.org/

American Thoracic Society
- An international scientific society which focuses on respiratory and critical care medicine.
- http://www.thoracic.org/