IACTS
Uniting India through excellence Empowering Cardiothoracic care

IACTS unites over 2,500 cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons nationwide — driving education, research, and world-class patient outcomes from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.

Advancing cardiac surgery through research, education & innovation

IACTS unites over 2,500 cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons nationwide — driving education, research, and world-class patient outcomes from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.

Building India's cardiovascular and thoracic surgery community

IACTS unites over 2,500 cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons nationwide — driving education, research, and world-class patient outcomes from Kashmir to Kanyakumari.

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Recognized by the National Medical Commission.

Annual IACTSCON national conference.

Member of Asian Society for Cardiovascular & Thoracic Surgery.

Springer-indexed journal IJTCVS.

Our Reach

Building India's cardiac surgery community.

2,500+

Surgeon members across all specialties

40+

Years of advancing cardiac surgery

1,800+

Annual conference attendees

12

Regional chapters across India

Membership benefits

Why 2,500+ surgeons choose IACTS.

From your first year of practice to senior leadership — IACTS grows with your career.

Become a member — join free for residents

Journal access

Full access to IJTCVS — India's leading cardiothoracic surgical journal, indexed on Springer.

Conference discounts

Subsidised registration for IACTSCON and all IACTS-endorsed conferences and live courses.

Fellowship eligibility

Apply for the IACTS Fellowship Program — national and international placements for senior members.

Professional network

Connect with 3,200+ cardiac and thoracic surgeons across 28 state chapters throughout India.

CPD recognition

Accredited Continuing Professional Development points for all IACTS events and educational programs.

Digital member ID

Instant downloadable membership ID card and official certificate, always accessible in your dashboard.

Upcoming events

Conferences, CMEs & live courses

From your first year of practice to senior leadership — IACTS grows with your career.

Jun

15

International

New Events

Chennai · 15-26 Jun 2026

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Jun

28

International

New Event 2027

Chennai · 28-30 Jun 2026

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Jul

2

International

IACTSCON 2026

Biswa Bangala Convention Center, Kolkata. · 2-6 Jul 2026

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Leadership

From the IACTS president & secretary

Dr. Satyajit Bose

President, IACTS

"My vision is clear: to elevate patient outcomes across India through evidence-based practice, innovation, and inclusive leadership..."
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Dr. Satyajit Bose

Dr. Jacob Jamesraj

Secretary, IACTS

"My vision is clear: to elevate patient outcomes across India through evidence-based practice, innovation, and inclusive leadership..."
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Dr. Jacob Jamesraj

Official journal

Indian Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

The official peer-reviewed publication of IACTS. Published by Springer, IJTCVS covers original research, case reports, and reviews across adult cardiac, paediatric cardiac, and thoracic surgery.

A dedicated hub for residents & trainees

Whether you're preparing for the Diplomate of National Board or exploring your first fellowship, IACTS Education has resources built specifically for you.

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