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Focus on the Impact of Technology at the AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Mastering Surgical Innovation 2017
October 27-28, 2017
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Spend two days in Las Vegas learning about the technological advances that are changing the approaches to benign and malignant esophageal disease, and lung cancer and related diseases. AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Mastering Surgical Innovation 2017 features the most elite experts in the field presenting the latest information on new and emerging technologies in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgeries. The meeting’s interactive format will enable attendees to incorporate technologies into their own practices, as well as see how surgical innovation can impact patient outcomes and excellence in patient care.
One session that attendees won’t want to miss is the debate on “The Optimal Route for the Introduction of New Technologies in Surgery.” Shaf Keshavjee from Toronto General Hospital will look at the “Academic Pathway” while Robert J. Cerfolio of the University of Alabama at Birmingham will present the “Industry Driven Pathway”
Program Directors
G. Alexander Patterson
David S. Sugarbaker
Program Committee
Thomas A. D’Amico
Shaf Keshavjee
James D. Luketich
Bryan F. Meyers
Scott J. Swanson
Traves D. Crabtree
Register and reserve housing at: aats.org/focus
October 27-28, 2017
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Spend two days in Las Vegas learning about the technological advances that are changing the approaches to benign and malignant esophageal disease, and lung cancer and related diseases. AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Mastering Surgical Innovation 2017 features the most elite experts in the field presenting the latest information on new and emerging technologies in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgeries. The meeting’s interactive format will enable attendees to incorporate technologies into their own practices, as well as see how surgical innovation can impact patient outcomes and excellence in patient care.
One session that attendees won’t want to miss is the debate on “The Optimal Route for the Introduction of New Technologies in Surgery.” Shaf Keshavjee from Toronto General Hospital will look at the “Academic Pathway” while Robert J. Cerfolio of the University of Alabama at Birmingham will present the “Industry Driven Pathway”
Program Directors
G. Alexander Patterson
David S. Sugarbaker
Program Committee
Thomas A. D’Amico
Shaf Keshavjee
James D. Luketich
Bryan F. Meyers
Scott J. Swanson
Traves D. Crabtree
Register and reserve housing at: aats.org/focus
October 27-28, 2017
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
Spend two days in Las Vegas learning about the technological advances that are changing the approaches to benign and malignant esophageal disease, and lung cancer and related diseases. AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Mastering Surgical Innovation 2017 features the most elite experts in the field presenting the latest information on new and emerging technologies in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgeries. The meeting’s interactive format will enable attendees to incorporate technologies into their own practices, as well as see how surgical innovation can impact patient outcomes and excellence in patient care.
One session that attendees won’t want to miss is the debate on “The Optimal Route for the Introduction of New Technologies in Surgery.” Shaf Keshavjee from Toronto General Hospital will look at the “Academic Pathway” while Robert J. Cerfolio of the University of Alabama at Birmingham will present the “Industry Driven Pathway”
Program Directors
G. Alexander Patterson
David S. Sugarbaker
Program Committee
Thomas A. D’Amico
Shaf Keshavjee
James D. Luketich
Bryan F. Meyers
Scott J. Swanson
Traves D. Crabtree
Register and reserve housing at: aats.org/focus
Young Faculty Hot Topics: How to find mentors
As someone less than 1 year into practice, I believe mentorship is one of the most critical essentials as a trainee and a junior attending. I have been privileged to have excellent mentors throughout my training and now, in my first job. A lot of this is luck, but I also have always put mentorship at the top of my list when looking for fellowships and jobs. In fact, part of the reason I took the job I currently have is because the contract clearly stated who my clinical and academic mentors would be. This showed the department’s dedication to grooming junior staff appropriately. Below is my take on how to find mentors.
Have multiple mentors
It’s good to have multiple mentors, each of whom can provide a different kind of mentorship. For junior faculty, key areas of mentorship include:
- Building clinical volume.
- Establishing your reputation as a safe and competent clinician/surgeon.
- Designing your academic/research career.
- Planning your overall career.
- Solving any political/administrative issues.
Currently, my division chief is my clinical/general mentor, from whom I seek clinical advice, political advice should I find myself in a tough situation as a junior attending, and personal advice, as well. We meet monthly to go over various things including clinical/research projects and any clinical issues. I have an academic mentor, who is a basic scientist; we review research ideas together. He reads over and critiques my grants, and he picks apart my presentations. I also have a very senior mentor, a retired thoracic surgeon, whom I seek when I have a challenging case; it is crucial to identify a senior surgeon who has an abundance of experience so you can pick his or her brain – a true resource. This is in addition to the mentors I have from my training, with whom I am still in contact. I think it is important to have mentors outside of your current work for certain situations.
Mentors do not have to be in your discipline
It’s useful to have mentors from different fields. As I stated above, my academic mentor is a basic scientist. I am a thoracic surgeon, but I consider my general surgery residency chair, who is an accomplished surgical oncologist, and my residency program director, a general surgeon, to be two of my important mentors. I think it’s a good idea to have someone outside of your discipline as your mentor, even someone in a nonsurgical discipline, as long as she or he provides what you need, such as general career decisions and research mentorship. Having people from different disciplines adds more perspective and depth. For women, female mentors may provide input on career decisions at different life stages.
Do your homework about your would-be mentors
When deciding among different jobs, I did as much homework as possible in researching my would-be clinical mentors, who in most cases are also your senior partners. This included speaking with other junior faculty members within the division, people who had worked with the person in the past, and current mentors who may know them. In my mind, I found the most valuable resources to be people who had worked in the past with potential new mentors or senior partners. They can provide unbiased, sometimes negative, opinions that others might be less willing to provide. In fact, I probably spent more time trying to understand to the negative comments, since this provided valuable information, too.
I always asked questions specific to the mentorship. Were they around to help you in the OR when needed, or was it more of a verbal “I’ll be around”? Were they good about giving the juniors clinical volume and sharing OR time? Did you feel like you grew under his or her mentorship?
In conclusion, my advice about mentorship is to have multiple mentors, each for different purposes. For those looking for fellowships and jobs, learning all you can about your would-be mentors goes a long way toward ensuring an ideal position.
Dr. Suzuki is a general thoracic surgeon at Boston Medical Center.
As someone less than 1 year into practice, I believe mentorship is one of the most critical essentials as a trainee and a junior attending. I have been privileged to have excellent mentors throughout my training and now, in my first job. A lot of this is luck, but I also have always put mentorship at the top of my list when looking for fellowships and jobs. In fact, part of the reason I took the job I currently have is because the contract clearly stated who my clinical and academic mentors would be. This showed the department’s dedication to grooming junior staff appropriately. Below is my take on how to find mentors.
Have multiple mentors
It’s good to have multiple mentors, each of whom can provide a different kind of mentorship. For junior faculty, key areas of mentorship include:
- Building clinical volume.
- Establishing your reputation as a safe and competent clinician/surgeon.
- Designing your academic/research career.
- Planning your overall career.
- Solving any political/administrative issues.
Currently, my division chief is my clinical/general mentor, from whom I seek clinical advice, political advice should I find myself in a tough situation as a junior attending, and personal advice, as well. We meet monthly to go over various things including clinical/research projects and any clinical issues. I have an academic mentor, who is a basic scientist; we review research ideas together. He reads over and critiques my grants, and he picks apart my presentations. I also have a very senior mentor, a retired thoracic surgeon, whom I seek when I have a challenging case; it is crucial to identify a senior surgeon who has an abundance of experience so you can pick his or her brain – a true resource. This is in addition to the mentors I have from my training, with whom I am still in contact. I think it is important to have mentors outside of your current work for certain situations.
Mentors do not have to be in your discipline
It’s useful to have mentors from different fields. As I stated above, my academic mentor is a basic scientist. I am a thoracic surgeon, but I consider my general surgery residency chair, who is an accomplished surgical oncologist, and my residency program director, a general surgeon, to be two of my important mentors. I think it’s a good idea to have someone outside of your discipline as your mentor, even someone in a nonsurgical discipline, as long as she or he provides what you need, such as general career decisions and research mentorship. Having people from different disciplines adds more perspective and depth. For women, female mentors may provide input on career decisions at different life stages.
Do your homework about your would-be mentors
When deciding among different jobs, I did as much homework as possible in researching my would-be clinical mentors, who in most cases are also your senior partners. This included speaking with other junior faculty members within the division, people who had worked with the person in the past, and current mentors who may know them. In my mind, I found the most valuable resources to be people who had worked in the past with potential new mentors or senior partners. They can provide unbiased, sometimes negative, opinions that others might be less willing to provide. In fact, I probably spent more time trying to understand to the negative comments, since this provided valuable information, too.
I always asked questions specific to the mentorship. Were they around to help you in the OR when needed, or was it more of a verbal “I’ll be around”? Were they good about giving the juniors clinical volume and sharing OR time? Did you feel like you grew under his or her mentorship?
In conclusion, my advice about mentorship is to have multiple mentors, each for different purposes. For those looking for fellowships and jobs, learning all you can about your would-be mentors goes a long way toward ensuring an ideal position.
Dr. Suzuki is a general thoracic surgeon at Boston Medical Center.
As someone less than 1 year into practice, I believe mentorship is one of the most critical essentials as a trainee and a junior attending. I have been privileged to have excellent mentors throughout my training and now, in my first job. A lot of this is luck, but I also have always put mentorship at the top of my list when looking for fellowships and jobs. In fact, part of the reason I took the job I currently have is because the contract clearly stated who my clinical and academic mentors would be. This showed the department’s dedication to grooming junior staff appropriately. Below is my take on how to find mentors.
Have multiple mentors
It’s good to have multiple mentors, each of whom can provide a different kind of mentorship. For junior faculty, key areas of mentorship include:
- Building clinical volume.
- Establishing your reputation as a safe and competent clinician/surgeon.
- Designing your academic/research career.
- Planning your overall career.
- Solving any political/administrative issues.
Currently, my division chief is my clinical/general mentor, from whom I seek clinical advice, political advice should I find myself in a tough situation as a junior attending, and personal advice, as well. We meet monthly to go over various things including clinical/research projects and any clinical issues. I have an academic mentor, who is a basic scientist; we review research ideas together. He reads over and critiques my grants, and he picks apart my presentations. I also have a very senior mentor, a retired thoracic surgeon, whom I seek when I have a challenging case; it is crucial to identify a senior surgeon who has an abundance of experience so you can pick his or her brain – a true resource. This is in addition to the mentors I have from my training, with whom I am still in contact. I think it is important to have mentors outside of your current work for certain situations.
Mentors do not have to be in your discipline
It’s useful to have mentors from different fields. As I stated above, my academic mentor is a basic scientist. I am a thoracic surgeon, but I consider my general surgery residency chair, who is an accomplished surgical oncologist, and my residency program director, a general surgeon, to be two of my important mentors. I think it’s a good idea to have someone outside of your discipline as your mentor, even someone in a nonsurgical discipline, as long as she or he provides what you need, such as general career decisions and research mentorship. Having people from different disciplines adds more perspective and depth. For women, female mentors may provide input on career decisions at different life stages.
Do your homework about your would-be mentors
When deciding among different jobs, I did as much homework as possible in researching my would-be clinical mentors, who in most cases are also your senior partners. This included speaking with other junior faculty members within the division, people who had worked with the person in the past, and current mentors who may know them. In my mind, I found the most valuable resources to be people who had worked in the past with potential new mentors or senior partners. They can provide unbiased, sometimes negative, opinions that others might be less willing to provide. In fact, I probably spent more time trying to understand to the negative comments, since this provided valuable information, too.
I always asked questions specific to the mentorship. Were they around to help you in the OR when needed, or was it more of a verbal “I’ll be around”? Were they good about giving the juniors clinical volume and sharing OR time? Did you feel like you grew under his or her mentorship?
In conclusion, my advice about mentorship is to have multiple mentors, each for different purposes. For those looking for fellowships and jobs, learning all you can about your would-be mentors goes a long way toward ensuring an ideal position.
Dr. Suzuki is a general thoracic surgeon at Boston Medical Center.
Young Faculty Hot Topics: Saying “yes” or saying “no”
The vast majority of us did not end up where we are today by saying “no” to opportunities throughout medical school, surgical training and now early in our clinical practice. In fact, many of us likely said “yes” to just about everything that came our way, and this was reasonable as the number of opportunities was manageable. As you move along your career as a cardiothoracic surgeon, the opportunities increase, especially if you consistently turn in a high performance.
A discussion of what to say “yes” or “no” to would be remiss without considering your individual career goals and time management. You’ve heard it before and here it is again: Write down your 5- and 10-year career plan. If you do not know where you are heading, you cannot plot the course. Then, based on those long-term career goals, drill down to your annual goals. Begin by identifying deadlines on the academic calendar each year and then work backward to determine what needs to be done in the months prior to those deadlines. Once you have a clear idea of what needs to be done on a month-by-month basis, on the Sunday of each week, create a list of daily goals. This method turns your long-term career goals into doable-size pieces of a larger puzzle that will keep you on trajectory.
Once you have charted your course using the above methods or some variation of them, you will have a clear idea of what opportunities are aligned with your long-term career plan. For example, if your goals are to build your clinical practice and become a program director, you may prioritize attending a course to introduce a new surgical technique into your practice and becoming the clerkship director for medical students instead of serving on hospital committees. Solicit advice from mentors and colleagues regarding certain opportunities if you are unsure whether these will help you achieve your career goals. Furthermore, identify senior cardiothoracic surgeons who have achieved the goals you are aiming for and ask them how they arrived at their position.
Oftentimes, it’s not about saying “yes” or “no,” but rather seeking out opportunities. Saying “yes” to opportunities that are pertinent to your career goals is critical, but there are other factors to consider when deciding whether to accept an opportunity. A major factor is the ratio of benefit to time commitment; clearly, the greater the benefit and the lower the time commitment, the better. However, there may be some opportunities that are beneficial and require a fair amount of time. Only you can decide whether the time necessary to commit to an opportunity is worth the benefit. Another factor to consider is what academic milestones are necessary for promotion at your institution; this may also vary by academic track within an institution. Be familiar with these requirements, and factor them into your goals as they are the foundation upon which you climb the academic ladder within your department.
Lastly, consider all the potential advantages of certain opportunities. For example, every year the STS solicits self-nominations for committees: Are there any committees that pertain to your career goals that will allow you to network with other cardiothoracic surgeons who may then become a mentor, sponsor, or collaborator?
I’m going to state the obvious: Only you know how you are spending every minute of every hour of each day. Why do I mention this? If you have said “yes” to too many things and are stretched too thin, you are at risk of underperforming and may begin to feel underappreciated; nobody else may realize how many hours you are working, but they will notice if your performance is subpar. Not only that, but you may be at risk of burnout. Unlike residency training, where we sprinted every day (and sometimes all night) and the light at the end of the tunnel was within view, we are now in an endurance race and need to pace ourselves for long, successful, and fulfilling careers. Ideally, we deliver what we promise, but if that balance is tipped, err on the side of underpromising and overdelivering. That scenario is much better than overpromising and underdelivering since the latter not only leads to a performance that might be less than your best but also could decrease your future opportunities.
When offered an opportunity, do not say “yes” immediately; collect some intel regarding the time commitment, determine whether it is aligned with your career goals and, if need be, discuss it with mentors and trusted colleagues before you say “yes.” Once you decide to say “yes,” jump in and hit the ground running! The beginning of your career is an exciting time with some flexibility in terms of choosing your own career adventures. Always be realistic about your goals and time to ensure a long, rewarding career.
Dr. Brown is a general thoracic surgeon at UC Davis Medical Center, Calif.
The vast majority of us did not end up where we are today by saying “no” to opportunities throughout medical school, surgical training and now early in our clinical practice. In fact, many of us likely said “yes” to just about everything that came our way, and this was reasonable as the number of opportunities was manageable. As you move along your career as a cardiothoracic surgeon, the opportunities increase, especially if you consistently turn in a high performance.
A discussion of what to say “yes” or “no” to would be remiss without considering your individual career goals and time management. You’ve heard it before and here it is again: Write down your 5- and 10-year career plan. If you do not know where you are heading, you cannot plot the course. Then, based on those long-term career goals, drill down to your annual goals. Begin by identifying deadlines on the academic calendar each year and then work backward to determine what needs to be done in the months prior to those deadlines. Once you have a clear idea of what needs to be done on a month-by-month basis, on the Sunday of each week, create a list of daily goals. This method turns your long-term career goals into doable-size pieces of a larger puzzle that will keep you on trajectory.
Once you have charted your course using the above methods or some variation of them, you will have a clear idea of what opportunities are aligned with your long-term career plan. For example, if your goals are to build your clinical practice and become a program director, you may prioritize attending a course to introduce a new surgical technique into your practice and becoming the clerkship director for medical students instead of serving on hospital committees. Solicit advice from mentors and colleagues regarding certain opportunities if you are unsure whether these will help you achieve your career goals. Furthermore, identify senior cardiothoracic surgeons who have achieved the goals you are aiming for and ask them how they arrived at their position.
Oftentimes, it’s not about saying “yes” or “no,” but rather seeking out opportunities. Saying “yes” to opportunities that are pertinent to your career goals is critical, but there are other factors to consider when deciding whether to accept an opportunity. A major factor is the ratio of benefit to time commitment; clearly, the greater the benefit and the lower the time commitment, the better. However, there may be some opportunities that are beneficial and require a fair amount of time. Only you can decide whether the time necessary to commit to an opportunity is worth the benefit. Another factor to consider is what academic milestones are necessary for promotion at your institution; this may also vary by academic track within an institution. Be familiar with these requirements, and factor them into your goals as they are the foundation upon which you climb the academic ladder within your department.
Lastly, consider all the potential advantages of certain opportunities. For example, every year the STS solicits self-nominations for committees: Are there any committees that pertain to your career goals that will allow you to network with other cardiothoracic surgeons who may then become a mentor, sponsor, or collaborator?
I’m going to state the obvious: Only you know how you are spending every minute of every hour of each day. Why do I mention this? If you have said “yes” to too many things and are stretched too thin, you are at risk of underperforming and may begin to feel underappreciated; nobody else may realize how many hours you are working, but they will notice if your performance is subpar. Not only that, but you may be at risk of burnout. Unlike residency training, where we sprinted every day (and sometimes all night) and the light at the end of the tunnel was within view, we are now in an endurance race and need to pace ourselves for long, successful, and fulfilling careers. Ideally, we deliver what we promise, but if that balance is tipped, err on the side of underpromising and overdelivering. That scenario is much better than overpromising and underdelivering since the latter not only leads to a performance that might be less than your best but also could decrease your future opportunities.
When offered an opportunity, do not say “yes” immediately; collect some intel regarding the time commitment, determine whether it is aligned with your career goals and, if need be, discuss it with mentors and trusted colleagues before you say “yes.” Once you decide to say “yes,” jump in and hit the ground running! The beginning of your career is an exciting time with some flexibility in terms of choosing your own career adventures. Always be realistic about your goals and time to ensure a long, rewarding career.
Dr. Brown is a general thoracic surgeon at UC Davis Medical Center, Calif.
The vast majority of us did not end up where we are today by saying “no” to opportunities throughout medical school, surgical training and now early in our clinical practice. In fact, many of us likely said “yes” to just about everything that came our way, and this was reasonable as the number of opportunities was manageable. As you move along your career as a cardiothoracic surgeon, the opportunities increase, especially if you consistently turn in a high performance.
A discussion of what to say “yes” or “no” to would be remiss without considering your individual career goals and time management. You’ve heard it before and here it is again: Write down your 5- and 10-year career plan. If you do not know where you are heading, you cannot plot the course. Then, based on those long-term career goals, drill down to your annual goals. Begin by identifying deadlines on the academic calendar each year and then work backward to determine what needs to be done in the months prior to those deadlines. Once you have a clear idea of what needs to be done on a month-by-month basis, on the Sunday of each week, create a list of daily goals. This method turns your long-term career goals into doable-size pieces of a larger puzzle that will keep you on trajectory.
Once you have charted your course using the above methods or some variation of them, you will have a clear idea of what opportunities are aligned with your long-term career plan. For example, if your goals are to build your clinical practice and become a program director, you may prioritize attending a course to introduce a new surgical technique into your practice and becoming the clerkship director for medical students instead of serving on hospital committees. Solicit advice from mentors and colleagues regarding certain opportunities if you are unsure whether these will help you achieve your career goals. Furthermore, identify senior cardiothoracic surgeons who have achieved the goals you are aiming for and ask them how they arrived at their position.
Oftentimes, it’s not about saying “yes” or “no,” but rather seeking out opportunities. Saying “yes” to opportunities that are pertinent to your career goals is critical, but there are other factors to consider when deciding whether to accept an opportunity. A major factor is the ratio of benefit to time commitment; clearly, the greater the benefit and the lower the time commitment, the better. However, there may be some opportunities that are beneficial and require a fair amount of time. Only you can decide whether the time necessary to commit to an opportunity is worth the benefit. Another factor to consider is what academic milestones are necessary for promotion at your institution; this may also vary by academic track within an institution. Be familiar with these requirements, and factor them into your goals as they are the foundation upon which you climb the academic ladder within your department.
Lastly, consider all the potential advantages of certain opportunities. For example, every year the STS solicits self-nominations for committees: Are there any committees that pertain to your career goals that will allow you to network with other cardiothoracic surgeons who may then become a mentor, sponsor, or collaborator?
I’m going to state the obvious: Only you know how you are spending every minute of every hour of each day. Why do I mention this? If you have said “yes” to too many things and are stretched too thin, you are at risk of underperforming and may begin to feel underappreciated; nobody else may realize how many hours you are working, but they will notice if your performance is subpar. Not only that, but you may be at risk of burnout. Unlike residency training, where we sprinted every day (and sometimes all night) and the light at the end of the tunnel was within view, we are now in an endurance race and need to pace ourselves for long, successful, and fulfilling careers. Ideally, we deliver what we promise, but if that balance is tipped, err on the side of underpromising and overdelivering. That scenario is much better than overpromising and underdelivering since the latter not only leads to a performance that might be less than your best but also could decrease your future opportunities.
When offered an opportunity, do not say “yes” immediately; collect some intel regarding the time commitment, determine whether it is aligned with your career goals and, if need be, discuss it with mentors and trusted colleagues before you say “yes.” Once you decide to say “yes,” jump in and hit the ground running! The beginning of your career is an exciting time with some flexibility in terms of choosing your own career adventures. Always be realistic about your goals and time to ensure a long, rewarding career.
Dr. Brown is a general thoracic surgeon at UC Davis Medical Center, Calif.
Call for Abstracts and Videos
You are invited to submit abstracts and videos for consideration at the AATS Week 2018 events:
AATS Aortic Symposium, April 26 - 27, 2018 in New York, NY
Submission Deadline: Monday, December 18, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
AATS 98th Annual Meeting, April 28 - May 1, 2018 in San Diego, CA
Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
For more information, visit: www.aats.org.
You are invited to submit abstracts and videos for consideration at the AATS Week 2018 events:
AATS Aortic Symposium, April 26 - 27, 2018 in New York, NY
Submission Deadline: Monday, December 18, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
AATS 98th Annual Meeting, April 28 - May 1, 2018 in San Diego, CA
Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
For more information, visit: www.aats.org.
You are invited to submit abstracts and videos for consideration at the AATS Week 2018 events:
AATS Aortic Symposium, April 26 - 27, 2018 in New York, NY
Submission Deadline: Monday, December 18, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
AATS 98th Annual Meeting, April 28 - May 1, 2018 in San Diego, CA
Submission Deadline: Sunday, October 15, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time
For more information, visit: www.aats.org.
Take Part in the First-Ever AATS Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias and Rhythm Disorders 2017
November 17-18, 2017
Nobu Eden Roc Hotel
Miami Beach, FL USA
Attendees of the newest AATS meeting will an interactive forum that supports the exchange of information between electrophysiologists and surgeons. The AATS Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias and Rhythm Disorders provides a comprehensive, unbiased review of the surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and rhythm disorders. The meeting will cover basic underlying mechanisms, cardiac recording and mapping techniques, clinical electrophysiology, operative techniques, cardiac monitoring and appropriate follow-up.
Sessions include:
• Concomitant Ablation – How I Do it and Why
• Hybrid Ablation and Other Alternative Approaches for Lone Atrial Fibrillation
• Lead Extraction: Modern Techniques in Management of Complications
• Management of the Left Atrial Appendage
• Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation
• Special Issues and Controversies in Surgical Ablation
• Surgical Ablation Guidelines
• Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias: The Basics
• Surgical Treatment of Lone Atrial Fibrillation: How I Do It
• Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Program Directors
Ralph J. Damiano, Jr.
A. Marc Gillinov
Program Committee
Niv Ad
Vinay Badhwar
Manuel Castella
James L. Cox
Mark LaMeir
Patrick M. McCarthy
Takashi Nitta
Harold G. Roberts
Richard Schuessler
To view the preliminary program, go to: www.aats.org/stars
November 17-18, 2017
Nobu Eden Roc Hotel
Miami Beach, FL USA
Attendees of the newest AATS meeting will an interactive forum that supports the exchange of information between electrophysiologists and surgeons. The AATS Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias and Rhythm Disorders provides a comprehensive, unbiased review of the surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and rhythm disorders. The meeting will cover basic underlying mechanisms, cardiac recording and mapping techniques, clinical electrophysiology, operative techniques, cardiac monitoring and appropriate follow-up.
Sessions include:
• Concomitant Ablation – How I Do it and Why
• Hybrid Ablation and Other Alternative Approaches for Lone Atrial Fibrillation
• Lead Extraction: Modern Techniques in Management of Complications
• Management of the Left Atrial Appendage
• Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation
• Special Issues and Controversies in Surgical Ablation
• Surgical Ablation Guidelines
• Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias: The Basics
• Surgical Treatment of Lone Atrial Fibrillation: How I Do It
• Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Program Directors
Ralph J. Damiano, Jr.
A. Marc Gillinov
Program Committee
Niv Ad
Vinay Badhwar
Manuel Castella
James L. Cox
Mark LaMeir
Patrick M. McCarthy
Takashi Nitta
Harold G. Roberts
Richard Schuessler
To view the preliminary program, go to: www.aats.org/stars
November 17-18, 2017
Nobu Eden Roc Hotel
Miami Beach, FL USA
Attendees of the newest AATS meeting will an interactive forum that supports the exchange of information between electrophysiologists and surgeons. The AATS Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias and Rhythm Disorders provides a comprehensive, unbiased review of the surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and rhythm disorders. The meeting will cover basic underlying mechanisms, cardiac recording and mapping techniques, clinical electrophysiology, operative techniques, cardiac monitoring and appropriate follow-up.
Sessions include:
• Concomitant Ablation – How I Do it and Why
• Hybrid Ablation and Other Alternative Approaches for Lone Atrial Fibrillation
• Lead Extraction: Modern Techniques in Management of Complications
• Management of the Left Atrial Appendage
• Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation
• Special Issues and Controversies in Surgical Ablation
• Surgical Ablation Guidelines
• Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias: The Basics
• Surgical Treatment of Lone Atrial Fibrillation: How I Do It
• Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Program Directors
Ralph J. Damiano, Jr.
A. Marc Gillinov
Program Committee
Niv Ad
Vinay Badhwar
Manuel Castella
James L. Cox
Mark LaMeir
Patrick M. McCarthy
Takashi Nitta
Harold G. Roberts
Richard Schuessler
To view the preliminary program, go to: www.aats.org/stars
Travel to Las Vegas for Next Month’s AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Mastering Surgical Innovation 2017
October 27-28, 2017
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The most elite experts in the field will be in Las Vega to present the latest information on new and emerging technologies for thoracic surgical diseases at the AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Mastering Surgical Innovation 2017. The two-day meeting provides surgeons with an opportunity to learn the latest advances in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgeries.
Concentrating on two major areas that are undergoing dynamic changes due to technological advances – benign and malignant esophageal disease, and lung cancer and related diseases – the meeting features an interactive format that will enable attendees to incorporate technologies into their own practices, as well as information on how surgical innovation can impact patient outcomes and excellence in patient care.
Course Highlights Include:
• Pulmonary Nodule Localization- Best Methods
Jay M. Lee, University of California Los Angeles
• POEM for Motility Disorders and GIST Tumors
Steven R. DeMeester, The Oregon Clinic
• What is the Current Role of EBUS/EUS?
Bryan M. Burt, Baylor College of Medicine
Program Directors
G. Alexander Patterson
David S. Sugarbaker
Program Committee
Thomas A. D’Amico
Shaf Keshavjee
James D. Luketich
Bryan F. Meyers
Scott J. Swanson
Traves D. Crabtree
To register and reserve housing, go to: aats.org/focus
October 27-28, 2017
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The most elite experts in the field will be in Las Vega to present the latest information on new and emerging technologies for thoracic surgical diseases at the AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Mastering Surgical Innovation 2017. The two-day meeting provides surgeons with an opportunity to learn the latest advances in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgeries.
Concentrating on two major areas that are undergoing dynamic changes due to technological advances – benign and malignant esophageal disease, and lung cancer and related diseases – the meeting features an interactive format that will enable attendees to incorporate technologies into their own practices, as well as information on how surgical innovation can impact patient outcomes and excellence in patient care.
Course Highlights Include:
• Pulmonary Nodule Localization- Best Methods
Jay M. Lee, University of California Los Angeles
• POEM for Motility Disorders and GIST Tumors
Steven R. DeMeester, The Oregon Clinic
• What is the Current Role of EBUS/EUS?
Bryan M. Burt, Baylor College of Medicine
Program Directors
G. Alexander Patterson
David S. Sugarbaker
Program Committee
Thomas A. D’Amico
Shaf Keshavjee
James D. Luketich
Bryan F. Meyers
Scott J. Swanson
Traves D. Crabtree
To register and reserve housing, go to: aats.org/focus
October 27-28, 2017
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The most elite experts in the field will be in Las Vega to present the latest information on new and emerging technologies for thoracic surgical diseases at the AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Mastering Surgical Innovation 2017. The two-day meeting provides surgeons with an opportunity to learn the latest advances in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgeries.
Concentrating on two major areas that are undergoing dynamic changes due to technological advances – benign and malignant esophageal disease, and lung cancer and related diseases – the meeting features an interactive format that will enable attendees to incorporate technologies into their own practices, as well as information on how surgical innovation can impact patient outcomes and excellence in patient care.
Course Highlights Include:
• Pulmonary Nodule Localization- Best Methods
Jay M. Lee, University of California Los Angeles
• POEM for Motility Disorders and GIST Tumors
Steven R. DeMeester, The Oregon Clinic
• What is the Current Role of EBUS/EUS?
Bryan M. Burt, Baylor College of Medicine
Program Directors
G. Alexander Patterson
David S. Sugarbaker
Program Committee
Thomas A. D’Amico
Shaf Keshavjee
James D. Luketich
Bryan F. Meyers
Scott J. Swanson
Traves D. Crabtree
To register and reserve housing, go to: aats.org/focus
There is Still Time to Register for the Heart Valve Summit: Medical, Surgical and Interventional Decision Making
October 5-7, 2017
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Chicago, IL, USA
Be in Chicago as the renowned faculty on the cutting edge of clinically relevant data for valvular heart disease management leads this interdisciplinary course that combines the most relevant medical, surgical and interventional options for patient care. The American College of Cardiology and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery are once again bringing together cardiologists and surgeons in a cooperative, case-based course to address the rapid advances in the treatment of valvular heart disease.
With the tradition of interactivity and practical decision making, the unique Heart Valve Summit is designed to engage participants in discussions, debates and potential controversies surrounding real-world cases.
The Heart Valve Summit will highlight:
• Basics of the Aortic Valve
• Cardiac Network Trials
• Decision Making: Recurrent Mitral Valve Regurgitation
• Degenerative Mitral Anatomy and Physiology
• Difficult Choices and Scenarios
• Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
• Mitral Endocarditis
• Mitral Valve Replacement
• Preparing for the Future in Mitral Valve Treatment
• TAVR
• The Future of Transcatheter Mitral Interventions
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement - Indications and Devices
• The Asymptomatic Patient with Advanced Valve Disease
• Treatment of Aortic Valve Disease
• Valve Disease and the Right Ventricle
Course Directors
David H. Adams
Steven F. Bolling
Robert O. Bonow
Howard C. Herrmann
Nurse Planner
Michele Mistovich
To register and reserve housing, visit: www.aats.org/valve
October 5-7, 2017
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Chicago, IL, USA
Be in Chicago as the renowned faculty on the cutting edge of clinically relevant data for valvular heart disease management leads this interdisciplinary course that combines the most relevant medical, surgical and interventional options for patient care. The American College of Cardiology and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery are once again bringing together cardiologists and surgeons in a cooperative, case-based course to address the rapid advances in the treatment of valvular heart disease.
With the tradition of interactivity and practical decision making, the unique Heart Valve Summit is designed to engage participants in discussions, debates and potential controversies surrounding real-world cases.
The Heart Valve Summit will highlight:
• Basics of the Aortic Valve
• Cardiac Network Trials
• Decision Making: Recurrent Mitral Valve Regurgitation
• Degenerative Mitral Anatomy and Physiology
• Difficult Choices and Scenarios
• Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
• Mitral Endocarditis
• Mitral Valve Replacement
• Preparing for the Future in Mitral Valve Treatment
• TAVR
• The Future of Transcatheter Mitral Interventions
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement - Indications and Devices
• The Asymptomatic Patient with Advanced Valve Disease
• Treatment of Aortic Valve Disease
• Valve Disease and the Right Ventricle
Course Directors
David H. Adams
Steven F. Bolling
Robert O. Bonow
Howard C. Herrmann
Nurse Planner
Michele Mistovich
To register and reserve housing, visit: www.aats.org/valve
October 5-7, 2017
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Chicago, IL, USA
Be in Chicago as the renowned faculty on the cutting edge of clinically relevant data for valvular heart disease management leads this interdisciplinary course that combines the most relevant medical, surgical and interventional options for patient care. The American College of Cardiology and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery are once again bringing together cardiologists and surgeons in a cooperative, case-based course to address the rapid advances in the treatment of valvular heart disease.
With the tradition of interactivity and practical decision making, the unique Heart Valve Summit is designed to engage participants in discussions, debates and potential controversies surrounding real-world cases.
The Heart Valve Summit will highlight:
• Basics of the Aortic Valve
• Cardiac Network Trials
• Decision Making: Recurrent Mitral Valve Regurgitation
• Degenerative Mitral Anatomy and Physiology
• Difficult Choices and Scenarios
• Ischemic Mitral Regurgitation
• Mitral Endocarditis
• Mitral Valve Replacement
• Preparing for the Future in Mitral Valve Treatment
• TAVR
• The Future of Transcatheter Mitral Interventions
• Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement - Indications and Devices
• The Asymptomatic Patient with Advanced Valve Disease
• Treatment of Aortic Valve Disease
• Valve Disease and the Right Ventricle
Course Directors
David H. Adams
Steven F. Bolling
Robert O. Bonow
Howard C. Herrmann
Nurse Planner
Michele Mistovich
To register and reserve housing, visit: www.aats.org/valve
Advance Your Knowledge at the 2017 AATS International Cardiovascular Symposium
December 8-9, 2017
Renaissance São Paulo Hotel
São Paulo, Brazil
Join renowned cardiologists and surgeons at the 2017 AATS International Cardiovascular Symposium in São Paulo, Brazil, on December 8-9, 2017, to advance your clinical knowledge in heart valve disease — aortic and ascending aorta, coronary, mitral, pulmonary and tricuspid.
The two-day symposium will bring together international leaders to discuss state-of the-art information on devices, long-term results and surgical techniques with a focus on preventing, diagnosing and treating heart valve disease. The meeting will have Spanish and Portuguese translations available.
Program Directors
Joseph S. Coselli
Walter J. Gomes
Marc R. Moon
Thoralf M. Sundt III
Registration and Housing now available, go to: aats.org/ics
December 8-9, 2017
Renaissance São Paulo Hotel
São Paulo, Brazil
Join renowned cardiologists and surgeons at the 2017 AATS International Cardiovascular Symposium in São Paulo, Brazil, on December 8-9, 2017, to advance your clinical knowledge in heart valve disease — aortic and ascending aorta, coronary, mitral, pulmonary and tricuspid.
The two-day symposium will bring together international leaders to discuss state-of the-art information on devices, long-term results and surgical techniques with a focus on preventing, diagnosing and treating heart valve disease. The meeting will have Spanish and Portuguese translations available.
Program Directors
Joseph S. Coselli
Walter J. Gomes
Marc R. Moon
Thoralf M. Sundt III
Registration and Housing now available, go to: aats.org/ics
December 8-9, 2017
Renaissance São Paulo Hotel
São Paulo, Brazil
Join renowned cardiologists and surgeons at the 2017 AATS International Cardiovascular Symposium in São Paulo, Brazil, on December 8-9, 2017, to advance your clinical knowledge in heart valve disease — aortic and ascending aorta, coronary, mitral, pulmonary and tricuspid.
The two-day symposium will bring together international leaders to discuss state-of the-art information on devices, long-term results and surgical techniques with a focus on preventing, diagnosing and treating heart valve disease. The meeting will have Spanish and Portuguese translations available.
Program Directors
Joseph S. Coselli
Walter J. Gomes
Marc R. Moon
Thoralf M. Sundt III
Registration and Housing now available, go to: aats.org/ics
Head to Miami for the AATS Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias and Rhythm Disorders 2017
November 17-18, 2017
Nobu Eden Roc Hotel
Miami Beach, FL USA
Don’t miss this two-day, interactive forum that supports the exchange of information between electrophysiologists and surgeons. The AATS Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias and Rhythm Disorders provides a comprehensive, unbiased review of the surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and rhythm disorders. The meeting will cover basic underlying mechanisms, cardiac recording and mapping techniques, clinical electrophysiology, operative techniques, cardiac monitoring and appropriate follow-up.
Sessions include:
• Concomitant Ablation – How I Do it and Why
• Hybrid Ablation and Other Alternative Approaches for Lone Atrial Fibrillation
• Lead Extraction: Modern Techniques in Management of Complications
• Management of the Left Atrial Appendage
• Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation
• Special Issues and Controversies in Surgical Ablation
• Surgical Ablation Guidelines
• Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias: The Basics
• Surgical Treatment of Lone Atrial Fibrillation: How I Do It
• Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Program Directors
Ralph J. Damiano, Jr.
A. Marc Gillinov
Program Committee
Niv Ad
Vinay Badhwar
Manuel Castella
James L. Cox
Mark LaMeir
Patrick M. McCarthy
Takashi Nitta
Harold G. Roberts
Richard Schuessler
To register and reserve housing, go to: www.aats.org/stars
November 17-18, 2017
Nobu Eden Roc Hotel
Miami Beach, FL USA
Don’t miss this two-day, interactive forum that supports the exchange of information between electrophysiologists and surgeons. The AATS Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias and Rhythm Disorders provides a comprehensive, unbiased review of the surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and rhythm disorders. The meeting will cover basic underlying mechanisms, cardiac recording and mapping techniques, clinical electrophysiology, operative techniques, cardiac monitoring and appropriate follow-up.
Sessions include:
• Concomitant Ablation – How I Do it and Why
• Hybrid Ablation and Other Alternative Approaches for Lone Atrial Fibrillation
• Lead Extraction: Modern Techniques in Management of Complications
• Management of the Left Atrial Appendage
• Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation
• Special Issues and Controversies in Surgical Ablation
• Surgical Ablation Guidelines
• Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias: The Basics
• Surgical Treatment of Lone Atrial Fibrillation: How I Do It
• Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Program Directors
Ralph J. Damiano, Jr.
A. Marc Gillinov
Program Committee
Niv Ad
Vinay Badhwar
Manuel Castella
James L. Cox
Mark LaMeir
Patrick M. McCarthy
Takashi Nitta
Harold G. Roberts
Richard Schuessler
To register and reserve housing, go to: www.aats.org/stars
November 17-18, 2017
Nobu Eden Roc Hotel
Miami Beach, FL USA
Don’t miss this two-day, interactive forum that supports the exchange of information between electrophysiologists and surgeons. The AATS Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias and Rhythm Disorders provides a comprehensive, unbiased review of the surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias and rhythm disorders. The meeting will cover basic underlying mechanisms, cardiac recording and mapping techniques, clinical electrophysiology, operative techniques, cardiac monitoring and appropriate follow-up.
Sessions include:
• Concomitant Ablation – How I Do it and Why
• Hybrid Ablation and Other Alternative Approaches for Lone Atrial Fibrillation
• Lead Extraction: Modern Techniques in Management of Complications
• Management of the Left Atrial Appendage
• Mechanisms of Atrial Fibrillation
• Special Issues and Controversies in Surgical Ablation
• Surgical Ablation Guidelines
• Surgical Treatment of Arrhythmias: The Basics
• Surgical Treatment of Lone Atrial Fibrillation: How I Do It
• Ventricular Tachycardia Ablation
Program Directors
Ralph J. Damiano, Jr.
A. Marc Gillinov
Program Committee
Niv Ad
Vinay Badhwar
Manuel Castella
James L. Cox
Mark LaMeir
Patrick M. McCarthy
Takashi Nitta
Harold G. Roberts
Richard Schuessler
To register and reserve housing, go to: www.aats.org/stars
Learn About the Latest Technologies at AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Mastering Surgical Innovation 2017
October 27-28, 2017
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The most elite experts in the field will be presenting the latest information on new and emerging technologies for thoracic surgical diseases at the AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Mastering Surgical Innovation 2017. The two-day meeting in Las Vegas provides surgeons with an opportunity to learn the latest advances in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgeries.
Concentrating on two major areas that are undergoing dynamic changes due to technological advances – benign and malignant esophageal disease, and lung cancer and related diseases – the sessions will not only give attendees insight into the latest innovations but also includes an interactive format that will enable them to incorporate these technologies into their own practices, and information on how surgical innovation can impact patient outcomes and excellence in patient care.
Program Directors
G. Alexander Patterson
David S. Sugarbaker
Program Committee
Thomas A. D’Amico
Shaf Keshavjee
James D. Luketich
Bryan F. Meyers
Scott J. Swanson
Traves D. Crabtree
To register and reserve housing, go to: aats.org/focus
October 27-28, 2017
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The most elite experts in the field will be presenting the latest information on new and emerging technologies for thoracic surgical diseases at the AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Mastering Surgical Innovation 2017. The two-day meeting in Las Vegas provides surgeons with an opportunity to learn the latest advances in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgeries.
Concentrating on two major areas that are undergoing dynamic changes due to technological advances – benign and malignant esophageal disease, and lung cancer and related diseases – the sessions will not only give attendees insight into the latest innovations but also includes an interactive format that will enable them to incorporate these technologies into their own practices, and information on how surgical innovation can impact patient outcomes and excellence in patient care.
Program Directors
G. Alexander Patterson
David S. Sugarbaker
Program Committee
Thomas A. D’Amico
Shaf Keshavjee
James D. Luketich
Bryan F. Meyers
Scott J. Swanson
Traves D. Crabtree
To register and reserve housing, go to: aats.org/focus
October 27-28, 2017
Encore at Wynn Las Vegas
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
The most elite experts in the field will be presenting the latest information on new and emerging technologies for thoracic surgical diseases at the AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Mastering Surgical Innovation 2017. The two-day meeting in Las Vegas provides surgeons with an opportunity to learn the latest advances in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques, minimally invasive surgery and robotic surgeries.
Concentrating on two major areas that are undergoing dynamic changes due to technological advances – benign and malignant esophageal disease, and lung cancer and related diseases – the sessions will not only give attendees insight into the latest innovations but also includes an interactive format that will enable them to incorporate these technologies into their own practices, and information on how surgical innovation can impact patient outcomes and excellence in patient care.
Program Directors
G. Alexander Patterson
David S. Sugarbaker
Program Committee
Thomas A. D’Amico
Shaf Keshavjee
James D. Luketich
Bryan F. Meyers
Scott J. Swanson
Traves D. Crabtree
To register and reserve housing, go to: aats.org/focus