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Join us at the AATS Innovation Summit

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Ignite your spirit for innovation at the 2017 AATS Innovation Summit.

Saturday, April 29, 2017
Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel
Boston, MA

Course Director
W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr.

Program Overview
This one-day program will assist cardiothoracic surgeons in developing new clinically applicable technology by obtaining the cross-specialty knowledge needed for novel idea generation, protecting intellectual property, developmental funding, clinical trials, regulatory pathways and industry relations.

Target Audience
The summit is aimed at cardiothoracic surgeons who are interested in gaining the knowledge and tools to develop new clinically applicable technology. Attendees will craft new ideas with a long-term focus on creating partnerships with industry and incubators leading to enduring pathways for surgeons to become the architects of the future for cardiothoracic therapy.

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Ignite your spirit for innovation at the 2017 AATS Innovation Summit.

Saturday, April 29, 2017
Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel
Boston, MA

Course Director
W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr.

Program Overview
This one-day program will assist cardiothoracic surgeons in developing new clinically applicable technology by obtaining the cross-specialty knowledge needed for novel idea generation, protecting intellectual property, developmental funding, clinical trials, regulatory pathways and industry relations.

Target Audience
The summit is aimed at cardiothoracic surgeons who are interested in gaining the knowledge and tools to develop new clinically applicable technology. Attendees will craft new ideas with a long-term focus on creating partnerships with industry and incubators leading to enduring pathways for surgeons to become the architects of the future for cardiothoracic therapy.

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Ignite your spirit for innovation at the 2017 AATS Innovation Summit.

Saturday, April 29, 2017
Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel
Boston, MA

Course Director
W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr.

Program Overview
This one-day program will assist cardiothoracic surgeons in developing new clinically applicable technology by obtaining the cross-specialty knowledge needed for novel idea generation, protecting intellectual property, developmental funding, clinical trials, regulatory pathways and industry relations.

Target Audience
The summit is aimed at cardiothoracic surgeons who are interested in gaining the knowledge and tools to develop new clinically applicable technology. Attendees will craft new ideas with a long-term focus on creating partnerships with industry and incubators leading to enduring pathways for surgeons to become the architects of the future for cardiothoracic therapy.

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Register for the AATS Mitral Conclave

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Registration and housing information is available for AATS Mitral Conclave, which immediately precedes the AATS Centennial. Take a look at the preliminary program that is available online to see the many interesting and novel sessions scheduled for the meeting.

Thursday, April 27 – Friday, April 28, 2017
New York Hilton Midtown Hotel
New York, NY

Program Overview
The AATS Mitral Conclave will bring the world's leading figures in mitral valve disease together for two days to discuss the latest information regarding management guidelines, imaging, pathology, minimally invasive and percutaneous approaches, surgical techniques, devices, and long-term results. Faculty will present the latest available data, techniques, and state of the art reviews, supplemented by abstract and video presentations selected by the program committee from submitted original work.

Course Director
David H. Adams

Program Committee
Anelechi C. Anyanwu
Tirone E. David
Pedro J. del Nido
Gilles D. Dreyfus
Khalil Fattouch
D. Craig Miller
Rakesh M. Suri
Vinod H. Thourani

View the preliminary program, registration & housing information 

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Registration and housing information is available for AATS Mitral Conclave, which immediately precedes the AATS Centennial. Take a look at the preliminary program that is available online to see the many interesting and novel sessions scheduled for the meeting.

Thursday, April 27 – Friday, April 28, 2017
New York Hilton Midtown Hotel
New York, NY

Program Overview
The AATS Mitral Conclave will bring the world's leading figures in mitral valve disease together for two days to discuss the latest information regarding management guidelines, imaging, pathology, minimally invasive and percutaneous approaches, surgical techniques, devices, and long-term results. Faculty will present the latest available data, techniques, and state of the art reviews, supplemented by abstract and video presentations selected by the program committee from submitted original work.

Course Director
David H. Adams

Program Committee
Anelechi C. Anyanwu
Tirone E. David
Pedro J. del Nido
Gilles D. Dreyfus
Khalil Fattouch
D. Craig Miller
Rakesh M. Suri
Vinod H. Thourani

View the preliminary program, registration & housing information 

Registration and housing information is available for AATS Mitral Conclave, which immediately precedes the AATS Centennial. Take a look at the preliminary program that is available online to see the many interesting and novel sessions scheduled for the meeting.

Thursday, April 27 – Friday, April 28, 2017
New York Hilton Midtown Hotel
New York, NY

Program Overview
The AATS Mitral Conclave will bring the world's leading figures in mitral valve disease together for two days to discuss the latest information regarding management guidelines, imaging, pathology, minimally invasive and percutaneous approaches, surgical techniques, devices, and long-term results. Faculty will present the latest available data, techniques, and state of the art reviews, supplemented by abstract and video presentations selected by the program committee from submitted original work.

Course Director
David H. Adams

Program Committee
Anelechi C. Anyanwu
Tirone E. David
Pedro J. del Nido
Gilles D. Dreyfus
Khalil Fattouch
D. Craig Miller
Rakesh M. Suri
Vinod H. Thourani

View the preliminary program, registration & housing information 

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See you at AATS Week 2017

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Join the world’s foremost cardiothoracic surgery scientists and medical professionals during this once-in-a-lifetime week of meetings. Celebrate the history of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and our specialty through unique events and activities while continuing your commitment to life-long learning at three incredible events.

AATS Mitral Conclave 2017
April 27-28, 2017
New York Hilton Midtown
New York, NY

AATS Innovation Summit
April 29, 2017
Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel
Boston, MA

AATS Centennial
April 29 – May 3, 2017
Boston Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA

Register for AATS Week 2017 today & receive a $100 discount off the AATS Mitral Conclave registration fee.

Register and secure housing now 

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Join the world’s foremost cardiothoracic surgery scientists and medical professionals during this once-in-a-lifetime week of meetings. Celebrate the history of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and our specialty through unique events and activities while continuing your commitment to life-long learning at three incredible events.

AATS Mitral Conclave 2017
April 27-28, 2017
New York Hilton Midtown
New York, NY

AATS Innovation Summit
April 29, 2017
Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel
Boston, MA

AATS Centennial
April 29 – May 3, 2017
Boston Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA

Register for AATS Week 2017 today & receive a $100 discount off the AATS Mitral Conclave registration fee.

Register and secure housing now 

Join the world’s foremost cardiothoracic surgery scientists and medical professionals during this once-in-a-lifetime week of meetings. Celebrate the history of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and our specialty through unique events and activities while continuing your commitment to life-long learning at three incredible events.

AATS Mitral Conclave 2017
April 27-28, 2017
New York Hilton Midtown
New York, NY

AATS Innovation Summit
April 29, 2017
Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel
Boston, MA

AATS Centennial
April 29 – May 3, 2017
Boston Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA

Register for AATS Week 2017 today & receive a $100 discount off the AATS Mitral Conclave registration fee.

Register and secure housing now 

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Apply for a 2017 Award Program

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The AATS Graham Foundation is proud to announce that the following 2017 award programs are accepting applications:

Denton A. Cooley Fellowship
Provides North American thoracic surgeons who are in their final year of their residencies or have recently completed their residencies within the past two years with the opportunity to spend four weeks studying at the Texas Heart Institute and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Every Heartbeat Matters Valve Fellowship – Sponsored by Edwards LifeSciences Foundation
Aims to enhance the heart valve disease knowledge and skill training for surgeons around the world who treat individuals with limited access to healthcare. Surgeons may apply for up to three months of study visiting a host institution for advanced VHD training and education to acquire skills that can be clinically implemented in their daily practice.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Graham Surgical Investigator Program
Grants up to $50,000 annually to support innovative clinical or translational research by young CT surgeons for up to two years. A limited number of research proposals will be awarded in 2017, including a named award, the Texas Medical Center Surgical Investigator.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2017

James L. Cox Fellowship in Atrial Fibrillation Surgery – Sponsored by AtriCure Inc.
Gives newly graduated CT surgeons from around the world an immersive two-to-four-week, hands-on educational opportunity to enhance their clinical understanding and surgical proficiency in treating patients with atrial fibrillation under the guidance of leading surgeon-educators in this field.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery/AATS Graham Foundation Fellowship – Sponsored by Medtronic
Offers an interactive educational experience for young Japanese cardiothoracic surgeons to spend two to three months at host institutions in North America. Fellows will observe and have discussions with specialists in the treatment of heart valve disease, while concurrently obtaining technical skills and cardiothoracic patient management.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Lawrence H. Cohn Clinical Scholar Program – Sponsored by Edwards LifeSciences Foundation
Designed for young cardiac surgeons who are in the final year of their residencies or have recently completed their residencies and are interested in obtaining an advanced experience with valvular surgery or care.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Learn from the Masters: A Clinical Program
For cardiac surgeons from around the world who have recently completed their residencies or fellowship. The award will support the applicant to spend three or six months at the mentor’s institution either in North America or abroad.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Surgical Robotics Fellowship – Sponsored by Intuitive Surgical
Familiarizes North American general thoracic fellows and their attending surgeons with the Da Vinci robotics system during two days of onsite, advanced training. Awardees who complete the fellowship will be eligible to participate in the Advanced Lobectomy Course.
 Application Deadline: April 1, 2017.

Apply online at AATSGrahamFoundation.org.

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The AATS Graham Foundation is proud to announce that the following 2017 award programs are accepting applications:

Denton A. Cooley Fellowship
Provides North American thoracic surgeons who are in their final year of their residencies or have recently completed their residencies within the past two years with the opportunity to spend four weeks studying at the Texas Heart Institute and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Every Heartbeat Matters Valve Fellowship – Sponsored by Edwards LifeSciences Foundation
Aims to enhance the heart valve disease knowledge and skill training for surgeons around the world who treat individuals with limited access to healthcare. Surgeons may apply for up to three months of study visiting a host institution for advanced VHD training and education to acquire skills that can be clinically implemented in their daily practice.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Graham Surgical Investigator Program
Grants up to $50,000 annually to support innovative clinical or translational research by young CT surgeons for up to two years. A limited number of research proposals will be awarded in 2017, including a named award, the Texas Medical Center Surgical Investigator.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2017

James L. Cox Fellowship in Atrial Fibrillation Surgery – Sponsored by AtriCure Inc.
Gives newly graduated CT surgeons from around the world an immersive two-to-four-week, hands-on educational opportunity to enhance their clinical understanding and surgical proficiency in treating patients with atrial fibrillation under the guidance of leading surgeon-educators in this field.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery/AATS Graham Foundation Fellowship – Sponsored by Medtronic
Offers an interactive educational experience for young Japanese cardiothoracic surgeons to spend two to three months at host institutions in North America. Fellows will observe and have discussions with specialists in the treatment of heart valve disease, while concurrently obtaining technical skills and cardiothoracic patient management.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Lawrence H. Cohn Clinical Scholar Program – Sponsored by Edwards LifeSciences Foundation
Designed for young cardiac surgeons who are in the final year of their residencies or have recently completed their residencies and are interested in obtaining an advanced experience with valvular surgery or care.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Learn from the Masters: A Clinical Program
For cardiac surgeons from around the world who have recently completed their residencies or fellowship. The award will support the applicant to spend three or six months at the mentor’s institution either in North America or abroad.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Surgical Robotics Fellowship – Sponsored by Intuitive Surgical
Familiarizes North American general thoracic fellows and their attending surgeons with the Da Vinci robotics system during two days of onsite, advanced training. Awardees who complete the fellowship will be eligible to participate in the Advanced Lobectomy Course.
 Application Deadline: April 1, 2017.

Apply online at AATSGrahamFoundation.org.

The AATS Graham Foundation is proud to announce that the following 2017 award programs are accepting applications:

Denton A. Cooley Fellowship
Provides North American thoracic surgeons who are in their final year of their residencies or have recently completed their residencies within the past two years with the opportunity to spend four weeks studying at the Texas Heart Institute and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Every Heartbeat Matters Valve Fellowship – Sponsored by Edwards LifeSciences Foundation
Aims to enhance the heart valve disease knowledge and skill training for surgeons around the world who treat individuals with limited access to healthcare. Surgeons may apply for up to three months of study visiting a host institution for advanced VHD training and education to acquire skills that can be clinically implemented in their daily practice.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Graham Surgical Investigator Program
Grants up to $50,000 annually to support innovative clinical or translational research by young CT surgeons for up to two years. A limited number of research proposals will be awarded in 2017, including a named award, the Texas Medical Center Surgical Investigator.
Application Deadline: April 1, 2017

James L. Cox Fellowship in Atrial Fibrillation Surgery – Sponsored by AtriCure Inc.
Gives newly graduated CT surgeons from around the world an immersive two-to-four-week, hands-on educational opportunity to enhance their clinical understanding and surgical proficiency in treating patients with atrial fibrillation under the guidance of leading surgeon-educators in this field.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Japanese Association for Thoracic Surgery/AATS Graham Foundation Fellowship – Sponsored by Medtronic
Offers an interactive educational experience for young Japanese cardiothoracic surgeons to spend two to three months at host institutions in North America. Fellows will observe and have discussions with specialists in the treatment of heart valve disease, while concurrently obtaining technical skills and cardiothoracic patient management.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Lawrence H. Cohn Clinical Scholar Program – Sponsored by Edwards LifeSciences Foundation
Designed for young cardiac surgeons who are in the final year of their residencies or have recently completed their residencies and are interested in obtaining an advanced experience with valvular surgery or care.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Learn from the Masters: A Clinical Program
For cardiac surgeons from around the world who have recently completed their residencies or fellowship. The award will support the applicant to spend three or six months at the mentor’s institution either in North America or abroad.
Application Deadline: March 31, 2017

Surgical Robotics Fellowship – Sponsored by Intuitive Surgical
Familiarizes North American general thoracic fellows and their attending surgeons with the Da Vinci robotics system during two days of onsite, advanced training. Awardees who complete the fellowship will be eligible to participate in the Advanced Lobectomy Course.
 Application Deadline: April 1, 2017.

Apply online at AATSGrahamFoundation.org.

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Learn How to Write a Successful Grant Submission

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Mark your calendar for the 2017 AATS Grant Writing Workshop.

Friday, March 10, 2017
Doubletree Hotel Bethesda
Bethesda, MD

Program Directors
David R. Jones
Y. Joseph Woo

Target Audience
Designed for all levels of academic cardiothoracic surgeons interested in applying for grants.

Overview
The workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn from and interact with faculty members who have successfully secured grants, as well as representatives from the NIH. It will provide attendees with a better understanding of the complex nature of preparing and submitting grant proposals along with the techniques required to ensure submissions are of the highest quality.

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Mark your calendar for the 2017 AATS Grant Writing Workshop.

Friday, March 10, 2017
Doubletree Hotel Bethesda
Bethesda, MD

Program Directors
David R. Jones
Y. Joseph Woo

Target Audience
Designed for all levels of academic cardiothoracic surgeons interested in applying for grants.

Overview
The workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn from and interact with faculty members who have successfully secured grants, as well as representatives from the NIH. It will provide attendees with a better understanding of the complex nature of preparing and submitting grant proposals along with the techniques required to ensure submissions are of the highest quality.

More information

 


Mark your calendar for the 2017 AATS Grant Writing Workshop.

Friday, March 10, 2017
Doubletree Hotel Bethesda
Bethesda, MD

Program Directors
David R. Jones
Y. Joseph Woo

Target Audience
Designed for all levels of academic cardiothoracic surgeons interested in applying for grants.

Overview
The workshop offers a unique opportunity to learn from and interact with faculty members who have successfully secured grants, as well as representatives from the NIH. It will provide attendees with a better understanding of the complex nature of preparing and submitting grant proposals along with the techniques required to ensure submissions are of the highest quality.

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Join Us at the AATS Innovation Summit  

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Ignite your spirit for innovation at the 2017 AATS Innovation Summit.

Friday, April 29, 2017
Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel
Boston, MA

Course Director
W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr.

Program Committee
Yolonda L. Colson 
David R. Jones 
Mark D. Rodefeld, 
Todd K. Rosengart

Target Audience
The summit is aimed at cardiothoracic surgeons who are interested in gaining the knowledge and tools to develop new clinically applicable technology.

Program Overview
This one-day program will help CT surgeons develop new clinically applicable technology by providing them with the cross-specialty knowledge needed to be successful in novel idea generation, intellectual property protection, prototyping, developmental funding, clinical trials, regulatory pathways, and industry relations.

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Ignite your spirit for innovation at the 2017 AATS Innovation Summit.

Friday, April 29, 2017
Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel
Boston, MA

Course Director
W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr.

Program Committee
Yolonda L. Colson 
David R. Jones 
Mark D. Rodefeld, 
Todd K. Rosengart

Target Audience
The summit is aimed at cardiothoracic surgeons who are interested in gaining the knowledge and tools to develop new clinically applicable technology.

Program Overview
This one-day program will help CT surgeons develop new clinically applicable technology by providing them with the cross-specialty knowledge needed to be successful in novel idea generation, intellectual property protection, prototyping, developmental funding, clinical trials, regulatory pathways, and industry relations.

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Ignite your spirit for innovation at the 2017 AATS Innovation Summit.

Friday, April 29, 2017
Boston Marriott Copley Place Hotel
Boston, MA

Course Director
W. Randolph Chitwood, Jr.

Program Committee
Yolonda L. Colson 
David R. Jones 
Mark D. Rodefeld, 
Todd K. Rosengart

Target Audience
The summit is aimed at cardiothoracic surgeons who are interested in gaining the knowledge and tools to develop new clinically applicable technology.

Program Overview
This one-day program will help CT surgeons develop new clinically applicable technology by providing them with the cross-specialty knowledge needed to be successful in novel idea generation, intellectual property protection, prototyping, developmental funding, clinical trials, regulatory pathways, and industry relations.

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Register for the AATS Mitral Conclave

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Registration and housing are now available for AATS Mitral Conclave, which immediately precedes the AATS Centennial. 

Thursday, April 27 – Friday, April 28, 2017
New York Hilton Midtown Hotel
New York, NY

Program Overview
The AATS Mitral Conclave will bring the world’s leading figures in mitral valve disease together for two days to discuss the latest information regarding management guidelines, imaging, pathology, minimally invasive and percutaneous approaches, surgical techniques, devices, and long-term results. Faculty will present the latest available data, techniques, and state of the art reviews, supplemented by abstract and video presentations selected by the program committee from submitted original work. 

Course Director
David H. Adams

Program Committee
Anelechi C. Anyanwu 
Tirone E. David
Pedro J. del Nido 
Gilles D. Dreyfus 
Khalil Fattouch 
D. Craig Miller
Rakesh M. Suri
Vinod H. Thourani 

 

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Registration and housing are now available for AATS Mitral Conclave, which immediately precedes the AATS Centennial. 

Thursday, April 27 – Friday, April 28, 2017
New York Hilton Midtown Hotel
New York, NY

Program Overview
The AATS Mitral Conclave will bring the world’s leading figures in mitral valve disease together for two days to discuss the latest information regarding management guidelines, imaging, pathology, minimally invasive and percutaneous approaches, surgical techniques, devices, and long-term results. Faculty will present the latest available data, techniques, and state of the art reviews, supplemented by abstract and video presentations selected by the program committee from submitted original work. 

Course Director
David H. Adams

Program Committee
Anelechi C. Anyanwu 
Tirone E. David
Pedro J. del Nido 
Gilles D. Dreyfus 
Khalil Fattouch 
D. Craig Miller
Rakesh M. Suri
Vinod H. Thourani 

 

Registration & Housing 
 


Registration and housing are now available for AATS Mitral Conclave, which immediately precedes the AATS Centennial. 

Thursday, April 27 – Friday, April 28, 2017
New York Hilton Midtown Hotel
New York, NY

Program Overview
The AATS Mitral Conclave will bring the world’s leading figures in mitral valve disease together for two days to discuss the latest information regarding management guidelines, imaging, pathology, minimally invasive and percutaneous approaches, surgical techniques, devices, and long-term results. Faculty will present the latest available data, techniques, and state of the art reviews, supplemented by abstract and video presentations selected by the program committee from submitted original work. 

Course Director
David H. Adams

Program Committee
Anelechi C. Anyanwu 
Tirone E. David
Pedro J. del Nido 
Gilles D. Dreyfus 
Khalil Fattouch 
D. Craig Miller
Rakesh M. Suri
Vinod H. Thourani 

 

Registration & Housing 
 

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AATS Week 2017 Registration Now Open

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AATS Week 2017 will bring together the world’s foremost CT surgery scientists and medical professionals for seven days at three important events:

Mitral Conclave
April 27 – 28, 2017
New York, NY

AATS Innovation Summit
April 29, 2017
Boston, MA

The AATS Centennial
April 29 – May 3
Boston, MA

Registration is now open. 

Choose from one of several registration packages:

AATS Week 2017 Package 
Register and receive a $100 discount*

*Discount does not apply to Residents/Fellows or Medical Students. The discount is applied to the AATS Mitral Conclave registration fee. 


Genius Pass 
The Genius Pass provides access to almost every offering at the AATS Centennial. The package includes:

** Access to Saturday Skills Courses and Sunday Symposia
** Access to all simulation sessions (Monday – Wednesday)
** Exhibit Hall admission
** Lunch in the Exhibit Hall (Monday & Tuesday)
** Welcome Reception
 

Innovation Pass
Ignite your spirit for innovation with Course Director W. Randolph Chitwood Jr. at this one-day program assisting cardiothoracic surgeons to develop new clinically applicable technology by obtaining the cross-specialty knowledge needed for novel idea generation, protecting intellectual property, developmental funding, clinical trials, regulatory pathways and industry relations.

Innovation Summit information

Innovation Pass Registration includes:

** Registration for the Saturday AATS Innovation Summit
** Access to all Sunday Symposia
** Access to all simulations sessions (Monday- Wednesday)
** Exhibit Hall admission
** Lunch in the Exhibit Hall (Monday and Tuesday)
** Welcome Reception

Note: You can only attend the AATS Innovation Summit or the Saturday Skills Courses. You cannot choose to attend both events on Saturday.

Resident/Fellows and Medical Students: Can only attend the AATS Centennial by choosing the AATS Genius or Innovation Pass.

Separate registration is required for: Saturday hands-on sessions, Member for a Day session, Survival Guide for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Team, MOC Breakfast, Cardiothoracic Residents & Ethics Forum Luncheons, and all social events and tours
 

Conference Flex Pass                         
This pass is best suited for those who want to attend some, but not all, offerings.

Customize your AATS Centennial participation by adding individual educational events to your cart  — any combination of the Saturday Courses, Sunday Symposia, and Monday-Wednesday simultaneous sessions.


Saturday Courses and Sunday Symposium Registration
Register for a Saturday course and/or a Sunday symposium and receive access to all other courses/symposia taking place that day. 

Note: Registration for the Saturday courses and/or Sunday symposium is separate from the Annual Meeting registration rate. 

Registration & Housing information

 

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AATS Week 2017 will bring together the world’s foremost CT surgery scientists and medical professionals for seven days at three important events:

Mitral Conclave
April 27 – 28, 2017
New York, NY

AATS Innovation Summit
April 29, 2017
Boston, MA

The AATS Centennial
April 29 – May 3
Boston, MA

Registration is now open. 

Choose from one of several registration packages:

AATS Week 2017 Package 
Register and receive a $100 discount*

*Discount does not apply to Residents/Fellows or Medical Students. The discount is applied to the AATS Mitral Conclave registration fee. 


Genius Pass 
The Genius Pass provides access to almost every offering at the AATS Centennial. The package includes:

** Access to Saturday Skills Courses and Sunday Symposia
** Access to all simulation sessions (Monday – Wednesday)
** Exhibit Hall admission
** Lunch in the Exhibit Hall (Monday & Tuesday)
** Welcome Reception
 

Innovation Pass
Ignite your spirit for innovation with Course Director W. Randolph Chitwood Jr. at this one-day program assisting cardiothoracic surgeons to develop new clinically applicable technology by obtaining the cross-specialty knowledge needed for novel idea generation, protecting intellectual property, developmental funding, clinical trials, regulatory pathways and industry relations.

Innovation Summit information

Innovation Pass Registration includes:

** Registration for the Saturday AATS Innovation Summit
** Access to all Sunday Symposia
** Access to all simulations sessions (Monday- Wednesday)
** Exhibit Hall admission
** Lunch in the Exhibit Hall (Monday and Tuesday)
** Welcome Reception

Note: You can only attend the AATS Innovation Summit or the Saturday Skills Courses. You cannot choose to attend both events on Saturday.

Resident/Fellows and Medical Students: Can only attend the AATS Centennial by choosing the AATS Genius or Innovation Pass.

Separate registration is required for: Saturday hands-on sessions, Member for a Day session, Survival Guide for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Team, MOC Breakfast, Cardiothoracic Residents & Ethics Forum Luncheons, and all social events and tours
 

Conference Flex Pass                         
This pass is best suited for those who want to attend some, but not all, offerings.

Customize your AATS Centennial participation by adding individual educational events to your cart  — any combination of the Saturday Courses, Sunday Symposia, and Monday-Wednesday simultaneous sessions.


Saturday Courses and Sunday Symposium Registration
Register for a Saturday course and/or a Sunday symposium and receive access to all other courses/symposia taking place that day. 

Note: Registration for the Saturday courses and/or Sunday symposium is separate from the Annual Meeting registration rate. 

Registration & Housing information

 


AATS Week 2017 will bring together the world’s foremost CT surgery scientists and medical professionals for seven days at three important events:

Mitral Conclave
April 27 – 28, 2017
New York, NY

AATS Innovation Summit
April 29, 2017
Boston, MA

The AATS Centennial
April 29 – May 3
Boston, MA

Registration is now open. 

Choose from one of several registration packages:

AATS Week 2017 Package 
Register and receive a $100 discount*

*Discount does not apply to Residents/Fellows or Medical Students. The discount is applied to the AATS Mitral Conclave registration fee. 


Genius Pass 
The Genius Pass provides access to almost every offering at the AATS Centennial. The package includes:

** Access to Saturday Skills Courses and Sunday Symposia
** Access to all simulation sessions (Monday – Wednesday)
** Exhibit Hall admission
** Lunch in the Exhibit Hall (Monday & Tuesday)
** Welcome Reception
 

Innovation Pass
Ignite your spirit for innovation with Course Director W. Randolph Chitwood Jr. at this one-day program assisting cardiothoracic surgeons to develop new clinically applicable technology by obtaining the cross-specialty knowledge needed for novel idea generation, protecting intellectual property, developmental funding, clinical trials, regulatory pathways and industry relations.

Innovation Summit information

Innovation Pass Registration includes:

** Registration for the Saturday AATS Innovation Summit
** Access to all Sunday Symposia
** Access to all simulations sessions (Monday- Wednesday)
** Exhibit Hall admission
** Lunch in the Exhibit Hall (Monday and Tuesday)
** Welcome Reception

Note: You can only attend the AATS Innovation Summit or the Saturday Skills Courses. You cannot choose to attend both events on Saturday.

Resident/Fellows and Medical Students: Can only attend the AATS Centennial by choosing the AATS Genius or Innovation Pass.

Separate registration is required for: Saturday hands-on sessions, Member for a Day session, Survival Guide for the Cardiothoracic Surgical Team, MOC Breakfast, Cardiothoracic Residents & Ethics Forum Luncheons, and all social events and tours
 

Conference Flex Pass                         
This pass is best suited for those who want to attend some, but not all, offerings.

Customize your AATS Centennial participation by adding individual educational events to your cart  — any combination of the Saturday Courses, Sunday Symposia, and Monday-Wednesday simultaneous sessions.


Saturday Courses and Sunday Symposium Registration
Register for a Saturday course and/or a Sunday symposium and receive access to all other courses/symposia taking place that day. 

Note: Registration for the Saturday courses and/or Sunday symposium is separate from the Annual Meeting registration rate. 

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Help us celebrate the AATS Centennial. Experience activities, events, historical artifacts and memorabilia commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.

April 29 – May 3, 2017
Boston Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA

A unique aspect of this year’s meeting is our collaboration with the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology (AmSECT). During the didactic portion of the program, the two organizations will be conducting joint panel sessions of interest to all members of the team.

AATS President & Annual Meeting Chair
Thoralf M. Sundt, III

AATS Annual Meeting Co-Chairs
Robert D. Jaquiss & Bryan F. Meyers

AmSECT President
Kenneth Shann

AmSECT International Conference Co-Chairs
Emily Saulitis & Larissa M.V. Teresi

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Help us celebrate the AATS Centennial. Experience activities, events, historical artifacts and memorabilia commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.

April 29 – May 3, 2017
Boston Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA

A unique aspect of this year’s meeting is our collaboration with the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology (AmSECT). During the didactic portion of the program, the two organizations will be conducting joint panel sessions of interest to all members of the team.

AATS President & Annual Meeting Chair
Thoralf M. Sundt, III

AATS Annual Meeting Co-Chairs
Robert D. Jaquiss & Bryan F. Meyers

AmSECT President
Kenneth Shann

AmSECT International Conference Co-Chairs
Emily Saulitis & Larissa M.V. Teresi

More Information

View preliminary program.

 


Help us celebrate the AATS Centennial. Experience activities, events, historical artifacts and memorabilia commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery.

April 29 – May 3, 2017
Boston Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA

A unique aspect of this year’s meeting is our collaboration with the American Society of Extracorporeal Technology (AmSECT). During the didactic portion of the program, the two organizations will be conducting joint panel sessions of interest to all members of the team.

AATS President & Annual Meeting Chair
Thoralf M. Sundt, III

AATS Annual Meeting Co-Chairs
Robert D. Jaquiss & Bryan F. Meyers

AmSECT President
Kenneth Shann

AmSECT International Conference Co-Chairs
Emily Saulitis & Larissa M.V. Teresi

More Information

View preliminary program.

 

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AATS welcomes you to submit your abstracts and videos to the 2017 Mitral Conclave.

 

AATS Mitral Conclave
April 27-28, 2017
New York, NY

 

Submission Deadline:
Sunday, January 8, 2017 @ 11.59 pm EST

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AATS welcomes you to submit your abstracts and videos to the 2017 Mitral Conclave.

 

AATS Mitral Conclave
April 27-28, 2017
New York, NY

 

Submission Deadline:
Sunday, January 8, 2017 @ 11.59 pm EST

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AATS welcomes you to submit your abstracts and videos to the 2017 Mitral Conclave.

 

AATS Mitral Conclave
April 27-28, 2017
New York, NY

 

Submission Deadline:
Sunday, January 8, 2017 @ 11.59 pm EST

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