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Heart Valve Summit: Medical, Surgical, & Interventional Decision Making
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The American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Registration and Housing Open: AATS Clinical Trials Methods Course 2016
Heart Valve Summit: Medical, Surgical, & Interventional Decision Making October 20-22, 2016 Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago, IL, USA Program Directors David H. Harpole, Jr Marco A. Zenati
October 20-22, 2016 Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, IL Course Directors David H. Adams, Mount Sinai Medical Center Steven F. Bolling, University of Michigan Robert O. Bonow, Northwestern University Howard C. Herrmann, University of Pennsylvania Nurse Planner Michele Mistovich, RN, MS, Northwestern Memorial Hospital Course Overview The American College of Cardiology and The American Association for Thoracic Surgery are once 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. 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 with renowned faculty on the cutting edge of clinically relevant data for valvular heart disease management. This interdisciplinary course emphasizes clinical decision making while combining the most relevant medical, surgical, and interventional options for patient care. Tools for management are rapidly advancing and can significantly impact the entire care team. Breakout sessions for cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, and physician assistants are designed to help specialists manage their unique challenges from a team perspective. See more at: http://www.aats.org/valve/ Target Audience This course is intended for cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, internists, nurses, physician assistants, and all health care professionals involved in the evaluation, diagnosis, and/or management of patients with valvular heart disease. Registration/housing information: http://www.aats.org/ valve/
This course will provide an intensive and interactive training program for cardiothoracic surgeons across all subspecialties to acquire the critical skills required in effective clinical trial design and implementation. This course is particularly suited to help professionals who are considering applying for clinical trial funding 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. Registration/Housing/Preliminary Program: www.aats. org/clinicaltrials/
AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Current and Future Challenges
The preliminary program and registration information is now available for AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Current and Future Challenges. October 28-29, 2016 Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel Boston, MA, USA Program Directors G. Alexander Patterson David J. Sugarbaker Program Committee Thomas A. D’Amico Shaf Keshavjee James D. Luketich Bryan F. Meyers Scott J. Swanson
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery c Volume 152, Number 2
645
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Registration and Housing Open: AATS Clinical Trials Methods Course 2016
Heart Valve Summit: Medical, Surgical, & Interventional Decision Making October 20-22, 2016 Hyatt Regency O’Hare Chicago, IL, USA Program Directors David H. Harpole, Jr Marco A. Zenati
October 20-22, 2016 Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel Chicago, IL Course Directors David H. Adams, Mount Sinai Medical Center Steven F. Bolling, University of Michigan Robert O. Bonow, Northwestern University Howard C. Herrmann, University of Pennsylvania Nurse Planner Michele Mistovich, RN, MS, Northwestern Memorial Hospital Course Overview The American College of Cardiology and The American Association for Thoracic Surgery are once 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. 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 with renowned faculty on the cutting edge of clinically relevant data for valvular heart disease management. This interdisciplinary course emphasizes clinical decision making while combining the most relevant medical, surgical, and interventional options for patient care. Tools for management are rapidly advancing and can significantly impact the entire care team. Breakout sessions for cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, nurses, and physician assistants are designed to help specialists manage their unique challenges from a team perspective. See more at: http://www.aats.org/valve/ Target Audience This course is intended for cardiologists, interventional cardiologists, cardiothoracic surgeons, internists, nurses, physician assistants, and all health care professionals involved in the evaluation, diagnosis, and/or management of patients with valvular heart disease. Registration/housing information: http://www.aats.org/ valve/
This course will provide an intensive and interactive training program for cardiothoracic surgeons across all subspecialties to acquire the critical skills required in effective clinical trial design and implementation. This course is particularly suited to help professionals who are considering applying for clinical trial funding 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. Registration/Housing/Preliminary Program: www.aats. org/clinicaltrials/
AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Current and Future Challenges
The preliminary program and registration information is now available for AATS Focus on Thoracic Surgery: Current and Future Challenges. October 28-29, 2016 Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel Boston, MA, USA Program Directors G. Alexander Patterson David J. Sugarbaker Program Committee Thomas A. D’Amico Shaf Keshavjee James D. Luketich Bryan F. Meyers Scott J. Swanson
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery c Volume 152, Number 2
645