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The Socrates Award is a monthly and annual award given by the Thoracic Surgery Residents Association to an outstanding faculty member in cardiothoracic surgery in recognition of his/her commitment to resident education and mentorship. Every month, each cardiothoracic surgery resident in North America is eligible to nominate a faculty member who has demonstrated a remarkable interest in resident training, whether in or out of the operating room. From the nominated faculty, the monthly winner will be selected and posted on the TSRA Website and his/her name forwarded to the Thoracic Surgery Directors Association. At the end of the year, the annual winner will be selected and presented with the award at a national academic meeting. To nominate a faculty member, simply send the nominee's name, institution, and reasons for nomination to the TSRA. The TSRA would like to encourage as many residents as possible to participate in making nominations. This award serves to further motivate and demonstrate our appreciation for the efforts of our faculty to provide excellent training and mentorship.