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STSA 64th Annual Meeting Program Book Published

The STSA 64th Annual Meeting Program Book is now available online.

The Program Book includes a full schedule of events to take place November 8-11 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX. The book also includes paper presentation abstracts, a membership roster, exhibitor descriptions and booth numbers, information about Annual Meeting awards, and more.

The STSA Program and Postgraduate Committees put an enormous amount of effort into planning an exceptional educational program featuring presentations from some of the foremost cardiothoracic surgeons in the world. Social activities have been scheduled to provide opportunities for meeting attendees and their families to enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie of the Southern Thoracic community as well as the gorgeous grounds of the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa. Learn more about social activities and purchase your family’s tickets today.

Early registration for the 64th Annual Meeting is available until October 18, 2017.

Learn more about the STSA 64th Annual Meeting at www.stsa.org/64thannual and contact STSA headquarters at stsa@stsa.org or 312.202.5892 with questions.

October 13, 2017 | By More

Early Registration and Housing Deadline Extended for STSA 64th Annual Meeting in San Antonio, TX

The STSA 64th Annual Meeting will take place November 8-11, 2017 at JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, T

Don’t miss out! The STSA 64th Annual Meeting early registration and housing deadline is now extended until October 18, 2017.  Make your plans now to join STSA at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX, November 8-11, 2017.

Register for the Annual Meeting online or download a registration form.

After October 18, attendees can register for the meeting onsite at the host resort. There will be an additional $50 fee for attendees registering onsite.

A limited number of rooms are available at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa at a special group rate on a first-come, first-served basis. The STSA block of discounted hotel rooms is being held until Wednesday, October 18, 2017, provided rooms are still available in our room block. After this date, room reservations will be accepted based upon availability only. Book early to secure your room at the host resort!

Reserve your hotel room online via the JW Marriott San Antonio reservation system or call the hotel reservations department at 877-622-3140. To qualify for the special meeting rate, be sure to mention that you are attending the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association’s annual meeting.

The STSA 64th Annual Meeting is packed with dynamic educational sessions and opportunities to enjoy the fellowship and camaraderie that the Southern Thoracic is known for.

  • The Annual Meeting Program Book is now available. Review the full educational line-up and Schedule of Events.
  • Make sure to register for social activities, including the golf outing and the Friday evening Awards Dinner.

Visit www.stsa.org/64thannual for all meeting-related information.

Contact STSA Headquarters with questions at stsa@stsa.org or 312.202.5892.

October 13, 2017 | By More

Spring 2017 Issue of STSA News Published

The Spring 2017 issue of STSA News is now available. This issue features:

  • A letter from STSA President, David R. Jones, MD;
  • STSA membership recruitment information;
  • Highlights from the STSA 63rd Annual Meeting;
  • Program changes to the upcoming STSA 64th Annual Meeting, including updates from the Program and Postgraduate Committees;
  • 2017 awards and scholarship opportunities; and
  • 2017 Schedule of Events.

View additional updates from STSA and past issues of STSA News at www.stsa.org/whats-new.

Please contact STSA Headquarters with questions or suggestions regarding STSA News at stsa@stsa.org.

June 26, 2017 | By More

New and Exciting Changes to the STSA Annual Meeting

STSA has updated and modernized this year’s Annual Meeting schedule to better meet the needs of attendees. STSA will continue to offer high-quality, informative education that you have come to expect, but with changes that will make your experience that much more enjoyable. Keep an eye out in your mailbox and inbox for a copy of the Spring issue of STSA News and the STSA 64th Annual Meeting Advance Program for a more complete schedule and additional details.

Here are a few highlights you will experience at the STSA 64th Annual Meeting, Nov. 8-11, 2017 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa:

EDUCATION

  • The meeting will kick off bright and early on Thursday, Nov. 9 with the Basic Science Forum and Ethics Debate held concurrently from 7:00 am – 7:50 am.
    • The Basic Science Forum will include six abstract presentations addressing current and relevant topics, with discussion time allotted for each presentation.
    • The Ethics Debate will tackle the question, “Battling the Chimera: How Much Disclosure of Rare Risks Is Necessary?”
  • Scientific Sessions on Thursday and Friday will include abstracts and videos selected by the Program Committee after an intensive peer-review process. Many presentations will include a discussion period. In all, more than 70 abstracts and videos will be presented.
  • Concurrent subspecialty breakouts will be held on Friday, Nov. 10. This year’s breakout topics include Adult Cardiac, General Thoracic, Congenital, Transplant, and ECMO.
  • A new and exciting Legends Panel has been added to this year’s schedule on Friday, Nov. 10 from 2:00 pm-3:00 pm. This innovative session will have top surgeons addressing important topics in cardiothoracic surgery.
  • The Postgraduate Program will be held on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 8:00am-11:40am and will address a variety of noteworthy topics, including “Maximizing Leadership Potential in Your Practice,” “Advances in Surgery: New Techniques and Technologies,” and “Management of the Difficult Cardiothoracic Patient in the Early Postoperative Period” specifically for interdisciplinary care providers.

GUEST SPEAKERS/BUSINESS MEETING

  • The President’s Invited Lecturer, Dr. Pedro del Nido, and the Presidential Address by Dr. David R. Jones will be held on Thursday, November 9 from 11:00 am-11:20 am and 11:25 am-12:00 pm respectively.
  • The Kent Trinkle Education Lecturer, Marc Moon, will be held on Friday Nov. 10 from 10:30 am – 10:50 am.
  • The Harold Urschel History Lectureship will be held on Friday, Nov. 10 from 2:30 pm-3:00 pm.
  • The STSA Business Meeting will be held on Friday, Nov. 10 from 4:30pm – 5:15 pm.

SOCIAL EVENTS

  • The All Attendee Luncheon will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9 at 12:00pm, immediately following the Presidential Address.
  • The Resident’s Mixer will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm. All resident attendees are encouraged take advantage of this  unique opportunity to network with your peers and seasoned leaders in the field.
  • The always popular President’s Mixer will be held on Thursday, Nov. 9 from 7:00 pm-9:00 pm.
  • On Friday, Nov.10, the Young Practitioners Luncheon and the Interdisciplinary Care Providers Luncheon will allow these attendees to network, hear from their peers, and discuss issues they face in their careers.
  • The popular Annual Awards Dinner will be held on Friday, Nov. 10 beginning with a reception at 7:00 pm followed by dinner, awards and entertainment at 8:00 pm.
  • Although the meeting will officially adjourn by 12:00 pm on Sat, Nov. 11, there’s still time to golf! Take advantage of the beautiful TPC course at the JW Marriott. Attendees can sign up for the STSA Golf Tournament at the time of registration. Don’t miss an opportunity to golf on a championship course designed by golf legends Greg Norman and Pete Dye.

EXHIBITS

  • Visit dozens of exhibitors in the STSA Exhibit Hall to learn about industry’s latest innovations.
  • Coffee breaks, continental breakfast, and dessert following the Thursday afternoon All-Attendee Luncheon will be served exclusively inside the Exhibit Hall.
June 21, 2017 | By More

Residents Invited to Compete for 2017 Hawley Seiler Award

J. Trent Magruder, MD (left) accepted his 2016 Hawley Seiler Residents Award at the November 2016 STSA Annual Meeting in Naples.

Residents are invited to submit abstracts for the STSA 64th Annual Meeting and participate in the 2017 Hawley Seiler Residents Award Competition.

Named for STSA Past President and Founder, Hawley H. Seiler, MD, this award is presented annually to the resident who most excels in their manuscript and oral presentation at the STSA Annual Meeting.

The 2017 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. The winner will be announced at the 2017 Annual Awards Dinner & Dance. Residents participating in the competition are eligible for reduced-price tickets to attend this event.

The deadline to submit abstracts is Friday April 7, 2017, 11:59 pm, ET. For technical questions regarding submissions, e-mail Technical Support at ts.acsupport@thomson.com or call (434) 964-4100. Technical Support is available Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m., ET. For non-technical questions regarding submissions, e-mail STSA at stsa@stsa.org or call (312) 202-5892.

March 1, 2017 | By More

64th Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts

Abstracts are now being accepted for the STSA 64th Annual Meeting 2017 Abstract Submission
which will be held November 8-11, 2017 at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort & Spa in San Antonio, TX. The deadline to submit abstracts is Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 11:59 p.m. ET.

Oral, video, and history abstracts will be accepted. Oral and video submission categories including the following:

  • Adult Cardiac
    • Aortic
    • Basic Science Research
    • Cardiac Transplantation/ VAD
    • Ischemic Heart Disease
    • Miscellaneous (Arrhythmias, Tumors, etc.)
    • Valvular
  • Congenital
    • Adult Congenital Heart Disease
    • Basic Science Research
    • Neonates and Children
  • General Thoracic
    • Basic Science Research
    • Esophageal Disease
    • Lung Cancer
    • Lung Transplantation
    • Miscellaneous
    • Other Lung
  • Surgical Education
  • Simulation and Team-Based Learning
  • Patient Safety
  • Lessons Learned from Intraoperative Complications

Residents submitting abstracts may select to participate in the 2017 Hawley Seiler Residents Competition.  This award is bestowed upon the resident with the highest quality abstract, manuscript and oral presentation.

Learn more about the Hawley Seiler Competition and view a list of past award recipients.

The STSA Annual Meeting is the premier forum to disseminate information to the cardiothoracic surgery community. Accepted oral presentations are submitted for publication to The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, which has a circulation of more than 8,000 subscribers.

Contact STSA Headquarters with questions at stsa@stsa.org or 312.202.5892.

February 16, 2017 | By More