Surgical Movie Night

Lights, camera, action! GTSC is thrilled to invite you to showcase your surgical talent at our "Surgical Movie Night," scheduled for Friday evening during our Annual Meeting. This is your chance to present your exceptional surgical skills on the big screen and share your expertise with a captivated audience. Join us for an incredible evening celebrating the artistry of surgery and medical innovation.

Application Opens: September 2026
Deadline for Submission: October 25, 2026, 11:59 PM CT
Acceptance/Rejection Notifications: December 2026 

Scholarship Opportunity
Medical students, general surgery residents, thoracic surgery residents, and fellows are eligible for the Society of Thoracic Surgeons Scholarship for the top surgical video submission. The selected recipient will receive this recognition and be invited to present their work orally during Friday evening’s session.

The top video submission will receive:

• Complimentary registration to the GTSC Annual Meeting
• Hotel accommodations for three nights (room and tax only)
• Up to $750 in travel reimbursement
• Recognition and certificate presentation during our Saturday evening Gala Dinner
• And the opportunity to present their work during Saturday’s educational programming

Additional Awards
The excitement continues as five additional video submissions will be selected for presentation. While these submissions will not receive the scholarship designation, all selected videos will be eligible to compete for one of two awards. The top two videos receiving the most votes from their peers will be honored with a certificate and a special GTSC prize package, recognizing excellence in thoracic surgery.

Submission Platform
GTSC has launched a brand new submission platform! All individuals will need to create an account via the REGISTER tab. Once created, the submission form should be pretty intuitive. However, if you have any questions, please email info@gtsc.org.

Submission Guidelines

• File Name: Title your video using only the name of your movie (e.g., Assisted Lobectomy). No identifying information should be included in file titles. Please try to condense the file name to 20 characters.
• Length: Videos should be 8–10 minutes in duration. Each video will be allotted a 15-minute session to allow at least 5 minutes for Q&A/discussion.
• Narration: Include voice-over narration with your submission for evaluation purposes.
  • If selected to present, you will be asked to remove the narration and present the video live without audio.
• Anonymity: Ensure that no identifiable information is included in either the narration or the video itself. Submissions are reviewed blindly.
• File Size: The maximum file size is 1 GB.

All submissions will be thoughtfully reviewed by GTSC leadership, and while we can’t guarantee acceptance, we encourage you to share your work with us. To ensure compliance with ACCME and FDA regulations, all presenters are required to disclose any financial or non‑remunerative interests related to their surgical videos.