The Thoracic Surgery Residents Association presented Dr. Ourania Preventza, cardiac surgeon and Professional Staff member at The Texas Heart Institute, with the 2023 Socrates Award for her commitment to excellence in resident education and mentorship. Nominations for this award come from residents currently training in cardiothoracic surgery in the United States, and the award is given to an individual who has demonstrated remarkable interest in resident training–inside or outside the operating room.

The award was presented during the Society of Thoracic Surgeons meeting in San Diego last week.