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Applications Open for AATS Leadership Academy
Current and future CT surgery division chiefs/department chairs are invited to apply for the AATS Leadership Academy Program.
Friday, April 28, 2017
AATS Centennial
Boston, MA
This intensive, didactic and interactive program brings together up to 20 international surgeons who have demonstrated significant promise as potential future division chiefs or have recent assumed that role. The program provides participants with administrative, interpersonal, mentoring and negotiating skills, as well as the opportunity to network with well-known thoracic surgeon leaders and potential mentors.
Deadline: November 30, 2016
Current and future CT surgery division chiefs/department chairs are invited to apply for the AATS Leadership Academy Program.
Friday, April 28, 2017
AATS Centennial
Boston, MA
This intensive, didactic and interactive program brings together up to 20 international surgeons who have demonstrated significant promise as potential future division chiefs or have recent assumed that role. The program provides participants with administrative, interpersonal, mentoring and negotiating skills, as well as the opportunity to network with well-known thoracic surgeon leaders and potential mentors.
Deadline: November 30, 2016
Current and future CT surgery division chiefs/department chairs are invited to apply for the AATS Leadership Academy Program.
Friday, April 28, 2017
AATS Centennial
Boston, MA
This intensive, didactic and interactive program brings together up to 20 international surgeons who have demonstrated significant promise as potential future division chiefs or have recent assumed that role. The program provides participants with administrative, interpersonal, mentoring and negotiating skills, as well as the opportunity to network with well-known thoracic surgeon leaders and potential mentors.
Deadline: November 30, 2016
Don’t Miss the Celebration: AATS Centennial
Help us celebrate the AATS Centennial. Experience activities, events, historical artifacts and memorabilia commemorating the 100th anniversary of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the field of cardiothoracic 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
Saturday Courses
Adult Cardiac Skills Chairs
Volkmar Falk, David Fitzgerald, Kenton Zehr
Congenital Skills Chairs
Ron Angona, David Bichell, Bohdan Maruszewski
General Thoracic Skills Chairs
Virginia Litle, Kazuhiro Yasufuku
Cardiothoracic Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support of Heart and Lung Failure Chairs
Matthew Bacchetta, Carmelo Milano, Rich Walczak
Surgical Ethics Forum Chairs
Bill DeBois, Martin McKneally, Robert Sade
Sunday Symposia
AATS/STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Symposium Chairs
David Fitzgerald, Hitoshi Ognio, Vinod Thourani
AATS/STS Congenital Heart Disease Symposium Chairs
Ron Angona, Michael Mitchell, Giovanni Stellin
AATS/STS General Thoracic Surgery Symposium Chairs
Seth Force, Moishe Liberman
Interprofessional Cardiothoracic Team Symposium Chairs
Steven Gottesfeld, Katherine Hoercher, Bruce Searles, Glenn Whitman
Saturday Course/Sunday Symposia Program
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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 and the field of cardiothoracic 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
Saturday Courses
Adult Cardiac Skills Chairs
Volkmar Falk, David Fitzgerald, Kenton Zehr
Congenital Skills Chairs
Ron Angona, David Bichell, Bohdan Maruszewski
General Thoracic Skills Chairs
Virginia Litle, Kazuhiro Yasufuku
Cardiothoracic Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support of Heart and Lung Failure Chairs
Matthew Bacchetta, Carmelo Milano, Rich Walczak
Surgical Ethics Forum Chairs
Bill DeBois, Martin McKneally, Robert Sade
Sunday Symposia
AATS/STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Symposium Chairs
David Fitzgerald, Hitoshi Ognio, Vinod Thourani
AATS/STS Congenital Heart Disease Symposium Chairs
Ron Angona, Michael Mitchell, Giovanni Stellin
AATS/STS General Thoracic Surgery Symposium Chairs
Seth Force, Moishe Liberman
Interprofessional Cardiothoracic Team Symposium Chairs
Steven Gottesfeld, Katherine Hoercher, Bruce Searles, Glenn Whitman
Saturday Course/Sunday Symposia Program
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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 and the field of cardiothoracic 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
Saturday Courses
Adult Cardiac Skills Chairs
Volkmar Falk, David Fitzgerald, Kenton Zehr
Congenital Skills Chairs
Ron Angona, David Bichell, Bohdan Maruszewski
General Thoracic Skills Chairs
Virginia Litle, Kazuhiro Yasufuku
Cardiothoracic Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support of Heart and Lung Failure Chairs
Matthew Bacchetta, Carmelo Milano, Rich Walczak
Surgical Ethics Forum Chairs
Bill DeBois, Martin McKneally, Robert Sade
Sunday Symposia
AATS/STS Adult Cardiac Surgery Symposium Chairs
David Fitzgerald, Hitoshi Ognio, Vinod Thourani
AATS/STS Congenital Heart Disease Symposium Chairs
Ron Angona, Michael Mitchell, Giovanni Stellin
AATS/STS General Thoracic Surgery Symposium Chairs
Seth Force, Moishe Liberman
Interprofessional Cardiothoracic Team Symposium Chairs
Steven Gottesfeld, Katherine Hoercher, Bruce Searles, Glenn Whitman
Saturday Course/Sunday Symposia Program
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International Coronary Congress Program Available
November 11-13, 2016
Hotel Taj Palace
New Delhi, India
Program Directors
John D. Puskas
David P. Taggart
Naresh Trehan
Kunal Sarkar
Course Overview
This highly practical interdisciplinary program is designed for surgeons, physicians, physician assistants and nurses from around the globe and will include a comprehensive simultaneous curriculum. Surgeons are encouraged to attend with their entire operative team to maximize the benefit of this unique course focused on state-of-the-art coronary surgery.
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November 11-13, 2016
Hotel Taj Palace
New Delhi, India
Program Directors
John D. Puskas
David P. Taggart
Naresh Trehan
Kunal Sarkar
Course Overview
This highly practical interdisciplinary program is designed for surgeons, physicians, physician assistants and nurses from around the globe and will include a comprehensive simultaneous curriculum. Surgeons are encouraged to attend with their entire operative team to maximize the benefit of this unique course focused on state-of-the-art coronary surgery.
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November 11-13, 2016
Hotel Taj Palace
New Delhi, India
Program Directors
John D. Puskas
David P. Taggart
Naresh Trehan
Kunal Sarkar
Course Overview
This highly practical interdisciplinary program is designed for surgeons, physicians, physician assistants and nurses from around the globe and will include a comprehensive simultaneous curriculum. Surgeons are encouraged to attend with their entire operative team to maximize the benefit of this unique course focused on state-of-the-art coronary surgery.
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AATS Week 2017 Call for Abstracts & Videos
AATS welcomes you to submit your abstracts and videos to AATS Week 2017.
AATS Mitral Conclave
April 27-28, 2017
New York, NY
AATS Centennial
April 29-May 3, 2017
Boston, MA
Submission Deadlines:
AATS Centennial: Monday, October 17, 2016 @ 11.59 pm EDT
Mitral Conclave: Sunday, January 8, 2017 @ 11.59 pm EST
AATS welcomes you to submit your abstracts and videos to AATS Week 2017.
AATS Mitral Conclave
April 27-28, 2017
New York, NY
AATS Centennial
April 29-May 3, 2017
Boston, MA
Submission Deadlines:
AATS Centennial: Monday, October 17, 2016 @ 11.59 pm EDT
Mitral Conclave: Sunday, January 8, 2017 @ 11.59 pm EST
AATS welcomes you to submit your abstracts and videos to AATS Week 2017.
AATS Mitral Conclave
April 27-28, 2017
New York, NY
AATS Centennial
April 29-May 3, 2017
Boston, MA
Submission Deadlines:
AATS Centennial: Monday, October 17, 2016 @ 11.59 pm EDT
Mitral Conclave: Sunday, January 8, 2017 @ 11.59 pm EST
“Honoring Our Mentor” Fellowships Open for Submission
The AATS Graham Foundation is calling for submission for its “Honoring Our Mentors” fellowships.
This series is named after prominent CT surgeons who have demonstrated longstanding leadership and dedication over the course of their careers in both their clinical practices and commitment to training the future generation.
Lawrence H. Cohn Clinical Scholar Program
Allows young cardiac surgeons who are in their final year of their residency or have recently completed their residency to obtain advanced experience with valvular surgery or care.
Deadline: December 1, 2016
Denton A. Cooley Fellowship
New! Provides a deserving CT surgeon resident or young postgraduate surgeon the opportunity to enrich his/her education during four weeks of study at the Texas Heart Institute and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical.
Deadline: December 1, 2016
Marc de Leval Fellowship
Offers four to six weeks of congenital heart surgery training at an international center for a North American surgeon.
Deadline: December 1, 2016
F. Griffith Pearson Fellowship
Surgeons who have finished their residency/fellowship in general thoracic surgery advance their clinical techniques at a North American host institute.
Deadline: December 1, 2016
The AATS Graham Foundation is calling for submission for its “Honoring Our Mentors” fellowships.
This series is named after prominent CT surgeons who have demonstrated longstanding leadership and dedication over the course of their careers in both their clinical practices and commitment to training the future generation.
Lawrence H. Cohn Clinical Scholar Program
Allows young cardiac surgeons who are in their final year of their residency or have recently completed their residency to obtain advanced experience with valvular surgery or care.
Deadline: December 1, 2016
Denton A. Cooley Fellowship
New! Provides a deserving CT surgeon resident or young postgraduate surgeon the opportunity to enrich his/her education during four weeks of study at the Texas Heart Institute and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical.
Deadline: December 1, 2016
Marc de Leval Fellowship
Offers four to six weeks of congenital heart surgery training at an international center for a North American surgeon.
Deadline: December 1, 2016
F. Griffith Pearson Fellowship
Surgeons who have finished their residency/fellowship in general thoracic surgery advance their clinical techniques at a North American host institute.
Deadline: December 1, 2016
The AATS Graham Foundation is calling for submission for its “Honoring Our Mentors” fellowships.
This series is named after prominent CT surgeons who have demonstrated longstanding leadership and dedication over the course of their careers in both their clinical practices and commitment to training the future generation.
Lawrence H. Cohn Clinical Scholar Program
Allows young cardiac surgeons who are in their final year of their residency or have recently completed their residency to obtain advanced experience with valvular surgery or care.
Deadline: December 1, 2016
Denton A. Cooley Fellowship
New! Provides a deserving CT surgeon resident or young postgraduate surgeon the opportunity to enrich his/her education during four weeks of study at the Texas Heart Institute and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical.
Deadline: December 1, 2016
Marc de Leval Fellowship
Offers four to six weeks of congenital heart surgery training at an international center for a North American surgeon.
Deadline: December 1, 2016
F. Griffith Pearson Fellowship
Surgeons who have finished their residency/fellowship in general thoracic surgery advance their clinical techniques at a North American host institute.
Deadline: December 1, 2016
Registration and Housing Now Open: AATS Clinical Trials Methods Course 2016
October 20-22, 2016
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Chicago, IL
Program Directors
David H. Harpole, Jr.
Marco A. Zenati
This course is an intensive, interactive training program for cardiothoracic surgeons across all subspecialties. It will permit them to acquire the critical skills necessary for effective clinical trial design and implementation. The course is particularly suited for professionals who are planning to apply for clinical trial funding, allowing them to better understand the complex nature of preparing and submitting clinical trial proposals.
Invited faculty includes currently funded clinical trial leading investigators and experts in the field of biostatistics and health sciences research. The program will offer a process in which the clinical trial protocol development can be streamlined. Interactive features will include hands-on focus groups and mock study sessions.
Register Today! Space available for only 40 participants.
October 20-22, 2016
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Chicago, IL
Program Directors
David H. Harpole, Jr.
Marco A. Zenati
This course is an intensive, interactive training program for cardiothoracic surgeons across all subspecialties. It will permit them to acquire the critical skills necessary for effective clinical trial design and implementation. The course is particularly suited for professionals who are planning to apply for clinical trial funding, allowing them to better understand the complex nature of preparing and submitting clinical trial proposals.
Invited faculty includes currently funded clinical trial leading investigators and experts in the field of biostatistics and health sciences research. The program will offer a process in which the clinical trial protocol development can be streamlined. Interactive features will include hands-on focus groups and mock study sessions.
Register Today! Space available for only 40 participants.
October 20-22, 2016
Hyatt Regency O’Hare
Chicago, IL
Program Directors
David H. Harpole, Jr.
Marco A. Zenati
This course is an intensive, interactive training program for cardiothoracic surgeons across all subspecialties. It will permit them to acquire the critical skills necessary for effective clinical trial design and implementation. The course is particularly suited for professionals who are planning to apply for clinical trial funding, allowing them to better understand the complex nature of preparing and submitting clinical trial proposals.
Invited faculty includes currently funded clinical trial leading investigators and experts in the field of biostatistics and health sciences research. The program will offer a process in which the clinical trial protocol development can be streamlined. Interactive features will include hands-on focus groups and mock study sessions.
Register Today! Space available for only 40 participants.
Invest in the Future
Every day, CT surgeons transform the lives of their patients around the world. Your support is essential to ensure the future of our specialty and continue advancing global innovation in CT surgery. Please make a gift to the Graham Foundation or renew your commitment. Together, we can promote our specialty not only for the next generation of surgeons, but also the patients they serve.
Learn more about individual and corporate/organizational giving opportunities.
Contact Development Office: 978-927-8330
Every day, CT surgeons transform the lives of their patients around the world. Your support is essential to ensure the future of our specialty and continue advancing global innovation in CT surgery. Please make a gift to the Graham Foundation or renew your commitment. Together, we can promote our specialty not only for the next generation of surgeons, but also the patients they serve.
Learn more about individual and corporate/organizational giving opportunities.
Contact Development Office: 978-927-8330
Every day, CT surgeons transform the lives of their patients around the world. Your support is essential to ensure the future of our specialty and continue advancing global innovation in CT surgery. Please make a gift to the Graham Foundation or renew your commitment. Together, we can promote our specialty not only for the next generation of surgeons, but also the patients they serve.
Learn more about individual and corporate/organizational giving opportunities.
Contact Development Office: 978-927-8330
Save the Date: AATS Centennial (1917-2017)
April 29 – May 3, 2017
Boston Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA
President & Annual Meeting Chair
Thoralf M. Sundt, III
Annual Meeting Co-Chairs
Robert D. Jaquiss
Bryan F. Meyers
Reflecting on the Past. Building Our Future. Always Learning.
Please join us in Boston to celebrate the AATS Centennial.
Attendees will commemorate the first 100 years of the AATS and cardiothoracic surgery by enjoying activities and events, as well as viewing historical artifacts and memorabilia.
Celebrate How Far We Have Come: The Centennial officially begins with the Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall.
Celebrate Our Leadership: “In the Words of the Presidents” — a commemorative text containing personal reminiscences from most recent AATS past presidents — will be provided to all professional attendees.
Celebrate Our Specialty: The once-in-a-lifetime Centennial Gala will be held at the famed Wang Theatre in the heart of Boston. This black tie affair will include a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner on the stage, and performances from local musicians from prestigious Boston institutes.
Celebrate Our History: “In the Beginning” is a documentary film providing an in-depth look at the formative years of and challenges faced by cardiothoracic surgery. The film includes interviews with past presidents and members of the Centennial Committee.
April 29 – May 3, 2017
Boston Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA
President & Annual Meeting Chair
Thoralf M. Sundt, III
Annual Meeting Co-Chairs
Robert D. Jaquiss
Bryan F. Meyers
Reflecting on the Past. Building Our Future. Always Learning.
Please join us in Boston to celebrate the AATS Centennial.
Attendees will commemorate the first 100 years of the AATS and cardiothoracic surgery by enjoying activities and events, as well as viewing historical artifacts and memorabilia.
Celebrate How Far We Have Come: The Centennial officially begins with the Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall.
Celebrate Our Leadership: “In the Words of the Presidents” — a commemorative text containing personal reminiscences from most recent AATS past presidents — will be provided to all professional attendees.
Celebrate Our Specialty: The once-in-a-lifetime Centennial Gala will be held at the famed Wang Theatre in the heart of Boston. This black tie affair will include a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner on the stage, and performances from local musicians from prestigious Boston institutes.
Celebrate Our History: “In the Beginning” is a documentary film providing an in-depth look at the formative years of and challenges faced by cardiothoracic surgery. The film includes interviews with past presidents and members of the Centennial Committee.
April 29 – May 3, 2017
Boston Hynes Convention Center
Boston, MA
President & Annual Meeting Chair
Thoralf M. Sundt, III
Annual Meeting Co-Chairs
Robert D. Jaquiss
Bryan F. Meyers
Reflecting on the Past. Building Our Future. Always Learning.
Please join us in Boston to celebrate the AATS Centennial.
Attendees will commemorate the first 100 years of the AATS and cardiothoracic surgery by enjoying activities and events, as well as viewing historical artifacts and memorabilia.
Celebrate How Far We Have Come: The Centennial officially begins with the Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall.
Celebrate Our Leadership: “In the Words of the Presidents” — a commemorative text containing personal reminiscences from most recent AATS past presidents — will be provided to all professional attendees.
Celebrate Our Specialty: The once-in-a-lifetime Centennial Gala will be held at the famed Wang Theatre in the heart of Boston. This black tie affair will include a cocktail reception, sit-down dinner on the stage, and performances from local musicians from prestigious Boston institutes.
Celebrate Our History: “In the Beginning” is a documentary film providing an in-depth look at the formative years of and challenges faced by cardiothoracic surgery. The film includes interviews with past presidents and members of the Centennial Committee.
Graham Foundation Congratulates Latest 2016 Awardees
Every Heartbeat Valve Matters Fellowship
Sponsored by Edwards Lifesciences
CT surgeons treating patients from underserved populations spend time at an advanced heart valve disease training and educational institution to acquire skills that can be implemented in practice.
Chizoba Efobi, MD
University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Christian Kreutzer, MD
Hospital Nacional Alejandro Posadas, Argentina
Chartarooon Rimsukcharoenchai, MD
Chiang Mai University Hospital, Thailand
René Silva, MD
San Camilo - Holy Family Hospital, Brazil
Fellowship for Advanced Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Sponsored by Ethicon
Young thoracic or CT surgeons and their surgical teams visit clinical sites for one- and two-day training on VATS Lobectomy.
Mary Carolyn, MD
Saint Joseph’s Hospital
Alexander Kraev, MD
Billings Clinic
Roman Petrov, MD
Marietta Memorial Hospital
Nestor Villamizar Ortiz, MD
University of Miami
Graham Surgical Investigator Program
Supporting the clinical and translational research of young CT surgeons for up to two years.
Isaac George, MD
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center
“Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle Metabolic Failure in Diabetic Heart Disease: Role of MSTN/AMPK Signaling”
Alexander Iribarne, MD
Dartmouth Medical School
“Geographic Variation in Screening and Frequency of Re-interventions after Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair Among Medicare Recipients in the United States”
Ethicon Surgical Investigator Award
Ravi Ghanta, MD
University of Virginia
“Improving Stem Cell Engraftment by Optimization of the Mechanical Microenvironment in Ischemic Myocardium”
Intuitive Surgical Investigator Award
Michael Halkos, MD
Emory University
“Hybrid Coronary Revascularization Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery For Patients With Multivessel Coronary Disease”
Oz Lemole Surgical Investigator Award
David Odell, MD
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
“Development of a Novel Lung Cancer Quality Improvement Collaborative
North America Clinical Immersion in Advanced Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Sponsored by Medtronic
Young Chinese thoracic surgeons learn advanced minimally invasive thoracic surgery and comprehensive care screening and diagnosis at North American institutions.
Feng Jiang, MD
Jiangsu Cancer Hospital
Jiageng Li, MD
Cancer Institute and Hospital
Teng Mao, MD
Shanghai Chest Hospital
Hao Wang, MD
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Ruixiang Zhang, MD
Henan Cancer Hospital
Zhenrong Zhang, MD
China Japan Friendship Hospital
Feng Zhao, MD
Union Hospital, Hubei
Zuli Zhou, MD
Peking University People’s Hospital
Surgical Robotics Fellowship
Sponsored by Intuitive Surgical
North American general thoracic fellows and their attending surgeons spend two days receiving hands-on, advanced training in the Da Vinci robotics system.
Nicholas Baker, MD
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Adam Bograd, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Edward Chan, MD
Houston Methodist Hospital
John Cleveland, MD
Keck School of Medicine University of Southern California
Mark Crye, MD
Allegheny Health Network-Allegheny General Hospital
Laura Donahoe, MD
University of Toronto
Crystal Erickson, MD
University of Michigan
Jinny Ha, MD
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Eric Jeng, MD
University of Florida
Peter Kneuertz, MD
New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center
Moshe Lapidot, MD
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Antonio Lassaletta, MD
Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Jason Muesse, MD
Emory University
Christian Otero, MD
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center
Janani Reisenauer, MD
Mayo Clinic
Smarika Shrestha, MD
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Nicholas Stephens, MD
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Huan Huan (Joanne) Sun, MD
NYU Langone Medical Center
John Waters, MD
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Brittany Zwischenberger, MD
Duke University
Thoracic Surgery Training Fellowship
Sponsored by Ethicon China
Chinese thoracic training fellows receive advanced training at North American institutions.
Mingsong Wang, MD
Shanghai Xinhua Hospital
Song Xu, MD
Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Wanpu Yan, MD
Beijing Cancer Hospital
Yong Zhang, MD
First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University
Every Heartbeat Valve Matters Fellowship
Sponsored by Edwards Lifesciences
CT surgeons treating patients from underserved populations spend time at an advanced heart valve disease training and educational institution to acquire skills that can be implemented in practice.
Chizoba Efobi, MD
University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Christian Kreutzer, MD
Hospital Nacional Alejandro Posadas, Argentina
Chartarooon Rimsukcharoenchai, MD
Chiang Mai University Hospital, Thailand
René Silva, MD
San Camilo - Holy Family Hospital, Brazil
Fellowship for Advanced Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Sponsored by Ethicon
Young thoracic or CT surgeons and their surgical teams visit clinical sites for one- and two-day training on VATS Lobectomy.
Mary Carolyn, MD
Saint Joseph’s Hospital
Alexander Kraev, MD
Billings Clinic
Roman Petrov, MD
Marietta Memorial Hospital
Nestor Villamizar Ortiz, MD
University of Miami
Graham Surgical Investigator Program
Supporting the clinical and translational research of young CT surgeons for up to two years.
Isaac George, MD
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center
“Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle Metabolic Failure in Diabetic Heart Disease: Role of MSTN/AMPK Signaling”
Alexander Iribarne, MD
Dartmouth Medical School
“Geographic Variation in Screening and Frequency of Re-interventions after Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair Among Medicare Recipients in the United States”
Ethicon Surgical Investigator Award
Ravi Ghanta, MD
University of Virginia
“Improving Stem Cell Engraftment by Optimization of the Mechanical Microenvironment in Ischemic Myocardium”
Intuitive Surgical Investigator Award
Michael Halkos, MD
Emory University
“Hybrid Coronary Revascularization Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery For Patients With Multivessel Coronary Disease”
Oz Lemole Surgical Investigator Award
David Odell, MD
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
“Development of a Novel Lung Cancer Quality Improvement Collaborative
North America Clinical Immersion in Advanced Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Sponsored by Medtronic
Young Chinese thoracic surgeons learn advanced minimally invasive thoracic surgery and comprehensive care screening and diagnosis at North American institutions.
Feng Jiang, MD
Jiangsu Cancer Hospital
Jiageng Li, MD
Cancer Institute and Hospital
Teng Mao, MD
Shanghai Chest Hospital
Hao Wang, MD
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Ruixiang Zhang, MD
Henan Cancer Hospital
Zhenrong Zhang, MD
China Japan Friendship Hospital
Feng Zhao, MD
Union Hospital, Hubei
Zuli Zhou, MD
Peking University People’s Hospital
Surgical Robotics Fellowship
Sponsored by Intuitive Surgical
North American general thoracic fellows and their attending surgeons spend two days receiving hands-on, advanced training in the Da Vinci robotics system.
Nicholas Baker, MD
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Adam Bograd, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Edward Chan, MD
Houston Methodist Hospital
John Cleveland, MD
Keck School of Medicine University of Southern California
Mark Crye, MD
Allegheny Health Network-Allegheny General Hospital
Laura Donahoe, MD
University of Toronto
Crystal Erickson, MD
University of Michigan
Jinny Ha, MD
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Eric Jeng, MD
University of Florida
Peter Kneuertz, MD
New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center
Moshe Lapidot, MD
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Antonio Lassaletta, MD
Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Jason Muesse, MD
Emory University
Christian Otero, MD
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center
Janani Reisenauer, MD
Mayo Clinic
Smarika Shrestha, MD
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Nicholas Stephens, MD
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Huan Huan (Joanne) Sun, MD
NYU Langone Medical Center
John Waters, MD
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Brittany Zwischenberger, MD
Duke University
Thoracic Surgery Training Fellowship
Sponsored by Ethicon China
Chinese thoracic training fellows receive advanced training at North American institutions.
Mingsong Wang, MD
Shanghai Xinhua Hospital
Song Xu, MD
Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Wanpu Yan, MD
Beijing Cancer Hospital
Yong Zhang, MD
First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University
Every Heartbeat Valve Matters Fellowship
Sponsored by Edwards Lifesciences
CT surgeons treating patients from underserved populations spend time at an advanced heart valve disease training and educational institution to acquire skills that can be implemented in practice.
Chizoba Efobi, MD
University of Benin Teaching Hospital, Nigeria
Christian Kreutzer, MD
Hospital Nacional Alejandro Posadas, Argentina
Chartarooon Rimsukcharoenchai, MD
Chiang Mai University Hospital, Thailand
René Silva, MD
San Camilo - Holy Family Hospital, Brazil
Fellowship for Advanced Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Sponsored by Ethicon
Young thoracic or CT surgeons and their surgical teams visit clinical sites for one- and two-day training on VATS Lobectomy.
Mary Carolyn, MD
Saint Joseph’s Hospital
Alexander Kraev, MD
Billings Clinic
Roman Petrov, MD
Marietta Memorial Hospital
Nestor Villamizar Ortiz, MD
University of Miami
Graham Surgical Investigator Program
Supporting the clinical and translational research of young CT surgeons for up to two years.
Isaac George, MD
NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital Columbia University Medical Center
“Cardiac and Skeletal Muscle Metabolic Failure in Diabetic Heart Disease: Role of MSTN/AMPK Signaling”
Alexander Iribarne, MD
Dartmouth Medical School
“Geographic Variation in Screening and Frequency of Re-interventions after Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm Repair Among Medicare Recipients in the United States”
Ethicon Surgical Investigator Award
Ravi Ghanta, MD
University of Virginia
“Improving Stem Cell Engraftment by Optimization of the Mechanical Microenvironment in Ischemic Myocardium”
Intuitive Surgical Investigator Award
Michael Halkos, MD
Emory University
“Hybrid Coronary Revascularization Versus Coronary Artery Bypass Surgery For Patients With Multivessel Coronary Disease”
Oz Lemole Surgical Investigator Award
David Odell, MD
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine
“Development of a Novel Lung Cancer Quality Improvement Collaborative
North America Clinical Immersion in Advanced Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
Sponsored by Medtronic
Young Chinese thoracic surgeons learn advanced minimally invasive thoracic surgery and comprehensive care screening and diagnosis at North American institutions.
Feng Jiang, MD
Jiangsu Cancer Hospital
Jiageng Li, MD
Cancer Institute and Hospital
Teng Mao, MD
Shanghai Chest Hospital
Hao Wang, MD
Zhongshan Hospital, Fudan University
Ruixiang Zhang, MD
Henan Cancer Hospital
Zhenrong Zhang, MD
China Japan Friendship Hospital
Feng Zhao, MD
Union Hospital, Hubei
Zuli Zhou, MD
Peking University People’s Hospital
Surgical Robotics Fellowship
Sponsored by Intuitive Surgical
North American general thoracic fellows and their attending surgeons spend two days receiving hands-on, advanced training in the Da Vinci robotics system.
Nicholas Baker, MD
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Adam Bograd, MD
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Edward Chan, MD
Houston Methodist Hospital
John Cleveland, MD
Keck School of Medicine University of Southern California
Mark Crye, MD
Allegheny Health Network-Allegheny General Hospital
Laura Donahoe, MD
University of Toronto
Crystal Erickson, MD
University of Michigan
Jinny Ha, MD
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Eric Jeng, MD
University of Florida
Peter Kneuertz, MD
New York-Presbyterian Hospital Weill Cornell Medical Center
Moshe Lapidot, MD
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Antonio Lassaletta, MD
Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Jason Muesse, MD
Emory University
Christian Otero, MD
University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Medical Center
Janani Reisenauer, MD
Mayo Clinic
Smarika Shrestha, MD
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Nicholas Stephens, MD
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Huan Huan (Joanne) Sun, MD
NYU Langone Medical Center
John Waters, MD
The University of Texas Medical School at Houston
Brittany Zwischenberger, MD
Duke University
Thoracic Surgery Training Fellowship
Sponsored by Ethicon China
Chinese thoracic training fellows receive advanced training at North American institutions.
Mingsong Wang, MD
Shanghai Xinhua Hospital
Song Xu, MD
Tianjin Medical University General Hospital
Wanpu Yan, MD
Beijing Cancer Hospital
Yong Zhang, MD
First Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University
Don’t Miss the 2016 Heart Valve Summit: Medical, Surgical & Interventional Decision Making
October 20-22, 2016
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Chicago, IL
Course Directors
David H. Adams
Steven F. Bolling
Robert O. Bonow
Howard C. Herrmann
Nurse Planner
Michele Mistovich
Course Overview
The American College of Cardiology and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery are again partnering to bring together cardiologists and surgeons in a cooperative, case-based course to address the rapid advances in the treatment of valvular heart disease (VHD).
Focusing on interactivity and practical decision-making, this unique conference will engage participants in discussions, debates and potential controversies using real-world cases. Its renowned faculty will include experts on the cutting edge of clinically relevant VHD data.
The interdisciplinary course emphasizes clinical decision-making with medical, surgical and interventional options for patient care, taking into account that constantly changing management tools can impact the surgical team. There will be breakout sessions for cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses and physician assistants designed to help specialists manage their unique challenges from a team perspective.
Target Audience
Cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, internists, nurses, physician assistants and health care professionals involved in VHD evaluation, diagnosis and/or management.
October 20-22, 2016
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Chicago, IL
Course Directors
David H. Adams
Steven F. Bolling
Robert O. Bonow
Howard C. Herrmann
Nurse Planner
Michele Mistovich
Course Overview
The American College of Cardiology and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery are again partnering to bring together cardiologists and surgeons in a cooperative, case-based course to address the rapid advances in the treatment of valvular heart disease (VHD).
Focusing on interactivity and practical decision-making, this unique conference will engage participants in discussions, debates and potential controversies using real-world cases. Its renowned faculty will include experts on the cutting edge of clinically relevant VHD data.
The interdisciplinary course emphasizes clinical decision-making with medical, surgical and interventional options for patient care, taking into account that constantly changing management tools can impact the surgical team. There will be breakout sessions for cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses and physician assistants designed to help specialists manage their unique challenges from a team perspective.
Target Audience
Cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, internists, nurses, physician assistants and health care professionals involved in VHD evaluation, diagnosis and/or management.
October 20-22, 2016
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
Chicago, IL
Course Directors
David H. Adams
Steven F. Bolling
Robert O. Bonow
Howard C. Herrmann
Nurse Planner
Michele Mistovich
Course Overview
The American College of Cardiology and the American Association for Thoracic Surgery are again partnering to bring together cardiologists and surgeons in a cooperative, case-based course to address the rapid advances in the treatment of valvular heart disease (VHD).
Focusing on interactivity and practical decision-making, this unique conference will engage participants in discussions, debates and potential controversies using real-world cases. Its renowned faculty will include experts on the cutting edge of clinically relevant VHD data.
The interdisciplinary course emphasizes clinical decision-making with medical, surgical and interventional options for patient care, taking into account that constantly changing management tools can impact the surgical team. There will be breakout sessions for cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses and physician assistants designed to help specialists manage their unique challenges from a team perspective.
Target Audience
Cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, internists, nurses, physician assistants and health care professionals involved in VHD evaluation, diagnosis and/or management.
