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Help Recruit New STSA Members!
STSA Membership Applications Due September 15
STSA is currently accepting applications for Active, Associate, Candidate and Pre-Candidate Membership.
Help STSA grow by encouraging your colleagues, mentees and CT surgery team members to submit an application to STSA membership. Offer to write a letter of nomination as a member sponsor.
Here are the available STSA membership categories:
- Active Membership is available for Board-certified cardiothoracic surgeons who currently practice or have previously practiced in the Southern region for at least one consecutive year, have completed a thoracic surgery or general surgery residency program, or have completed a thoracic or cardiovascular research or clinical fellowship for at least one consecutive year in the Southern region.
- Associate Membership is available for interdisciplinary care professionals working on a cardiothoracic surgery team in the Southern region.
- Candidate Membership is available for cardiothoracic surgery residents training at an institution in the Southern region.
- Pre-Candidate Membership is available for general surgery residents and medical students interested in pursuing cardiothoracic surgery and training at an institution in the Southern region.
Click here to see a map of the states/territories considered part of the Southern region.
Applications are available at www.stsa.org/membership. The deadline to apply is September 15.
Contact the STSA Headquarters office at 312.202.5892 or stsa@stsa.org with questions.
STSA Welcomes 57 New Members
STSA membership voted to confirm the applications for 57 new Active, Associate, Resident, and Student members during the November 6, 2015 Annual Business Meeting. STSA gratefully acknowledges the Membership Committee’s work in recruiting and reviewing applications over the past year. Chaired by Curt Tribble, MD, 2015 Membership Committee Members also included James Robert Headrick, MD; Edward P. Chen, MD; and Edward B. Savage, MD.
New Members attending the November 6, 2015 Annual Business Meeting were recognized and presented with membership certificates.
STSA recently expanded its membership categories so that more surgical team members now qualify for membership than ever before. The deadline to submit application materials for consideration at the November 2016 Business Meeting is September 15, 2016.
Learn more about STSA member categories and download an application:
- Active Membership (Board-certified surgeons who are currently practicing, or completed training, in the Southern region).
- Associate Membership (interdisciplinary care providers practicing in the Southern region).
- Resident Membership (cardiothoracic surgery residents training at an institution in the Southern region).
- Student Membership (general surgery residents and medical students training at an institution in the Southern region).
Newly elected members of the Association include:
Active Members
- Robert D. Adams , MD
- Muhammad Aftab, MBBS, MD
- Carlos J. Anciano, MD
- Mara B. Antonoff, MD
- Harold M. Burkhart, MD
- Lorraine D. Cornwell, MD
- Kim Insua de la Cruz, MD
- Subrato J, Deb, MD
- Ali Dodge-Khatami, MD, PhD
- John W. C. Entwistle, MD
- Renata Ford, MD
- Puja Gaur, MD
- Gonzalez V. Gonzalez-Stawinski, MD
- Norman A. Hetzler, Jr., MD
- Aaron Hoffman, MD
- Mark D. Iannettoni, MD, MBA
- Tsuyoshi Kaneko, MD
- Kemp H. Kernstine, MD
- Jacob Klapper, MD
- Brian Lima MD
- Christopher J. Mutrie, MD
- James Patrick O’Rourke, MD
- Manu S. Sancheti, MD
- Eric L. Sarin, MD
- Boris Sepesi, MD
- Brendon M. Stiles, MD
- Jennifer L. Sullivan, MD
- Paul Chun Yung Tang, MD, PhD
- Grayson H. Wheatley, III, MD
Associate Members
- Jill M. Hinkle, MSN
- Cathy E. Knoff, BSN, MSN, MBA
- Ashley D. Miller, MSN-FNP
Resident Members
- Evaristo Fernandez Sada, MD MSc
- Denis M. Gilmore, MD
- Christopher E. Greenleaf, MD, MBA
- Robert. B. Hawins
- Jeffrey Javidfar, MD
- Eric I. Jeng, MD
- Feiran Lou, MD, MS
- Jesse Madden, MD, MSCI
- Ana M. Parsee, MD
- Hetal D. Patel
- Gregory Pattakos, MD, MS
- Nicholas R. Teman, MD
- Miguel Orencio, MD
- Kenan W. Yount, MD
Student Members
- Jennifer L. Alejo
- Trevor A. Davis
- Clauden Louis
- Joseph Martinez
- James H. Mehaffey
- Jessica Moore
- Brian Sparkman
- John J. Squiers
- Lindsay Olivia-Lee Stepp
- Austin Ward
- Jaye (Alex) Weston
Congratulations and welcome to all of STSA’s newest members! Contact STSA Headquarters with questions about membership at stsa@stsa.org or 312.202.5892.
STSA Membership Application Deadline Extended Until September 21
The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA) is currently accepting membership applications. The application deadline, previously scheduled for today, September 15, has been extended until Monday, September 21.
Please consider submitting an application if you qualify for membership. If you are already a member – thank you! – and please encourage your partners, colleagues, and mentees to apply.
STSA recently expanded its membership categories so that more cardiothoracic surgery team members now qualify for STSA membership than ever before.
- Active Membership is available for physicians who have been practicing in the Southern region since November 2014 or earlier, and physicians who have completed a general surgery, thoracic surgery, or cardiovascular surgery residency program or fellowship at an institution in the Southern region.
- Resident Membership is available for CT surgery residents training at an institution in the Southern region.
- Associate Membership is available for interdisciplinary care professionals working on a CT surgery team in the Southern region.
- Student Membership is available for general surgery residents and medical students interested in pursuing CT surgery and training at an institution in the Southern region.
The STSA Southern region includes the following U.S. states and territories: Alabama; Arkansas; Florida; Georgia; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maryland; Mississippi; Missouri; North Carolina; Oklahoma; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; Virginia; West Virginia; District of Columbia; the U.S. territories and commonwealths in the Caribbean.
Learn more about STSA member benefits and eligibility and download an application at www.stsa.org/membership. Contact STSA Headquarters at stsa@stsa.org or 800.685.7872 with questions and for assistance.
Upcoming STSA Member Application Deadline: September 15
STSA represents more than 1,100 cardiothoracic surgeons throughout the country with a mission of supporting southern and southern-trained members of the cardiothoracic surgery community and their families in the pursuit of the highest quality patient care, education, scientific achievement, collegiality, and life balance. The small, intimate size of STSA and emphasis on collegiality sets it apart from other national organizations.
STSA is currently accepting membership applications for the following member categories:
- Active Membership
Physicians who have been practicing in the Southern region since November 2014 or earlier, and physicians who have completed a general surgery, thoracic surgery, or cardiovascular surgery residency program or fellowship at an institution in the Southern region are eligible for Active Membership. - Resident Membership
CT surgery residents training at an institution in the Southern region are eligible for Resident Membership. - Associate Membership
Interdisciplinary care professionals working on a CT surgery team in the Southern region are eligible for Associate Membership. - Student Membership
General surgery residents and medical students interested in pursuing CT surgery and training at an institution in the Southern region are eligible for Student Membership.
New STSA members were recognized and welcomed to the Association at the 2014 Business Meeting.
Member benefits include reduced registration fees to attend the STSA Annual Meeting, leadership opportunities, STSA member communications, access to STSA mentorship services, and more.
If you’re already a member, please consider inviting your partners, CT surgery team members, and mentees to apply. If you aren’t yet a member, visit www.stsa.org/membership to learn more and download an application. Reference this STSA member list to confirm if someone you know is already a member.
The deadline to apply is September 15, 2015!
Contact STSA with questions at stsa@stsa.org or 800.685.7872.
Upcoming STSA Residents Award Participation Deadline
Rachel Medbery, MD (pictured here at the 2013 Awards Dinner with STSA Past President, Robert Cerfolio, MD) won the 2013 Hawley Seiler Residents Competition.
Monday, April 6 is the deadline to submit abstracts for presentation at the 62nd Annual Meeting, November 4-7, 2015 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
Residents, don’t miss this opportunity to participate in the prestigious Hawley H. Seiler Residents Award Competition. To participate, submit your abstract(s) for presentation at the 62nd Annual Meeting. Be sure to check the box that indicates you would like to participate in the Competition.
Members of the STSA Program Committee and Council will score all competing residents on the quality of their manuscript, presentation, and ability to respond to questions. The resident with the highest aggregate score will be named the 2015 Residents Award Competition winner and will receive $500, a personalized plaque, and their name will be engraved on a permanent plaque to be displayed at future STSA Annual Meetings.
Matthew Bott, MD, participated in the 2014 Competition. Matt described his experience saying:
STSA is an excellent forum for residents to disseminate their work. It is generally well-attended and discussions are very enlightening, yet amicable. The meeting is very academic and publication in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery makes submitting abstracts very worthwhile. The small group feel of the STSA meeting makes for a more relaxed atmosphere. This in turn, fosters energetic, yet light-hearted discussion.
Visit www.stsa.org/abstracts to review the abstract submission guidelines and access the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting abstract submission website. Visit www.stsa.org/seiler to view a list of past winners and learn more about the Competition.
STSA Annual Meeting Resident Moderator Profile: HelenMari Merritt, DO
HelenMari Merritt, DO (center) participated in the STSA 61st Annual Meeting as a Resident Moderator. HelenMari joined David R. Jones (right) and Richard L. Prager (second from left) at the moderator table during the First Scientific Session on Nov. 6, 2014 in Tucson.
HelenMari Merritt, DO participated in the STSA 61st Annual Meeting as a Resident Moderator. HelenMari is currently an I-6 resident at the University of Texas Health Science Center San Antonio specializing in adult cardiac surgery.
HelenMari joined STSA Council Chair and Past President (2013-14), Richard L. Prager, MD, and former STSA Secretary/Treasurer, David R. Jones, MD at the moderator table during the First Scientific Session on November 6, 2014 in Tucson, AZ.
STSA recently interviewed HelenMari about her experience at the STSA Annual Meeting as one of the Association’s inaugural resident moderators.
How would you describe the STSA Annual Meeting?
I would describe the meeting as the yearly opportunity for regional surgeons to share information, emerging technology and fellowship with each other. There is a well-balanced blend of collegiality, as well as formal scientific interactions.
What did you find most valuable about attending an STSA Annual Meeting?
The most valuable and exciting part of attending the STSA Meeting was listening to emerging technologies and surgical approaches from cardiothoracic surgeons at all levels of training – from the Giants in the field to residents who may be presenting their work for the first time.
What did you find most valuable about participating in the STSA 61st Annual Meeting as a Resident Moderator?
Sitting at the moderator table with distinguished faculty and engaging in educational discussion was a really remarkable opportunity. Equally humbling was the warm welcome I received from every member I encountered at the meeting – from the newest STSA members to the President of the Association himself.
Would you describe the STSA Annual Meeting as a good forum for residents to disseminate their work?
Absolutely. Although there is a distinct focus on worthy academic presentations, the atmosphere is less formal than other larger meetings. And from a strictly chief resident perspective, networking for future jobs is always a welcome bonus!
HelenMari Merritt, DO (center), attended the 2014 Residents Reception during the STSA 61st Annual Meeting with Andrea J. Carpenter, MD (STSA President Elect) and John H. Calhoon, MD (STSA President).
Were you encouraged by a colleague or mentor to join STSA as a member and/or attend the STSA Annual Meeting?
My faculty members – in particular Dr. John Calhoon and Dr. Andrea J. Carpenter – have always encouraged resident participation in regional and national societies. Through their leadership, they model how important professional relationships and collegiality are in the field of CT surgery and inspire the residents to do the same.
Abstracts are currently being accepted for the 62nd Annual Meeting, which will be held November 4-7, 2015 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL. STSA looks forward to again providing residents with the opportunity to moderate general sessions in 2015. Visit www.stsa.org/abstracts to view abstract submission guidelines and access the abstract submission website.
Residents submitting an abstract may also elect to participate in the 2015 Hawley Seiler Residents Award Competition. The 2015 Hawley Seiler Residents Award winner will receive $500, a personalized plaque, and their name will be engraved on a permanent plaque to be displayed at future STSA Annual Meetings. Learn more about the award and view a list of past recipients at www.stsa.org/seiler.
STSA Annual Meeting Resident Presenter & Moderator Profile: Matthew Bott, MD
STSA Resident Member, Matthew Bott, MD, participated in the Association’s 61st Annual Meeting as an oral abstract presenter and Resident Moderator. Matt is currently a second year cardiothoracic surgery resident at Washington University in St. Louis, MO, specializing in thoracic surgery.
Matt described his experience at the STSA 61st Annual Meeting as “an excellent opportunity to meet many prominent figures in cardiothoracic surgery in an educational, yet laid back atmosphere. Not only were the presentations terrific, but overall the meeting was a lot of fun. The opportunity for networking and building relationships with others in the field was extraordinary.”
Matt co-authored two abstracts presented at the STSA 61st Annual Meeting, and he was the presenting author of the paper “A Prospective Clinical Trial of Telecytopathology for Rapid Interpretation of Specimens Obtained During Endobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS)”.
On submitting work for presentation at the STSA Annual Meeting, Matt says “STSA is an excellent forum for residents to disseminate their work. It is generally well-attended and discussions are very enlightening, yet amicable. The meeting is very academic and publication in the Annals of Thoracic Surgery makes submitting abstracts very worthwhile. The small group feel of the STSA meeting makes for a more relaxed atmosphere. This in turn, fosters energetic, yet light-hearted discussion.”
Abstracts are currently being accepted for the 62nd Annual Meeting, which will be held November 4-7, 2015 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club in Orlando. STSA looks forward to again providing residents with the opportunity to moderate general sessions in 2015. Visit www.stsa.org/abstracts to view abstract submission guidelines and access the abstract submission website.
Residents submitting an abstract may also elect to participate in the 2015 Hawley Seiler Residents Award Competition. The 2015 Hawley Seiler Residents Award winner will receive $500, a personalized plaque, and their name will be engraved on a permanent plaque to be displayed at future STSA Annual Meetings. Learn more about the award and view a list of past recipients at www.stsa.org/seiler.
Contact STSA Executive Director, Megan Drumm, with questions about the 2015 abstract submission process at mdrumm@stsa.org or 312.202.5864.
STSA Resident Member and 2014 presenter, Matthew Bott (center), moderated the STSA 61st Annual Meeting Fourth Scientific Session B on Nov. 8, 2014 with STSA Past President (2012-13) Robert J. Cerfolio (left) and STSA President John H. Calhoon (right).
