Category: Education
2016 Postgraduate Program Highlights Announced
The STSA Postgraduate Committee is tasked with creating the Association’s annual Postgraduate Program: a four hour educational session comprised of invited talks on pressing topics in the field of CT surgery. The 2016 Postgraduate Program will take place in conjunction with the STSA 63rd Annual Meeting on Thursday, November 11 from 7:00 am-12:15 pm in Naples, FL.
2016 Postgraduate Committee Members include:
- Paul J. Chai, Chair
- Scott A. LeMaire, Chair
- John H. Calhoon
- Andrea J. Carpenter
- Robert J. Dabal
- Melanie Edwards
- Richard K. Freeman
- Kirk R. Kanter
- Daniel L. Miller
- Chad N. Stasik
The Committee has reviewed 2015 Annual Meeting evaluation data and various other resources to identify existing educational needs and practice gaps in cardiothoracic surgery. The 2016 Postgraduate Program agenda will be published in the Spring issue of STSA News next month.
2016 STSA Annual Meeting attendees can look forward to the following Program highlights:
- Invited talks on ECMO and best practices for blood conservation;
- Adult cardiac, general thoracic, and congenital breakout sessions featuring complicated case presentations;
- New in 2016, a fourth breakout session designed specifically for interdisciplinary care providers will focus on managing the post-operative care of cardiothoracic surgery patients;
- A “How I Teach It” session featuring expert speakers will address the challenges of teaching cardiothoracic operations; and
- A Legends Lecture by Mark B. Orringer, MD.
Be sure to check your inbox for STSA News in late-May for the full lineup of speakers and talks. Registration and housing for the STSA 63rd Annual Meeting will be available in mid-June. Learn more about the meeting at www.stsa.org/63rdannual. Contact STSA Headquarters at stsa@stsa.org or (312) 202-5892 with questions.
Abstract Submission Deadline Extended Until Wednesday, April 6
The STSA abstract submission deadline has been extended. STSA will now accept oral and surgical video abstracts until Wednesday, April 6, 11:59 pm, ET. Abstracts selected for presentation at the STSA 63rd Annual Meeting will be included in the official Annual Meeting Program Book and will be considered for publication in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. The 63rd Annual Meeting will be held November 9-12, 2016 at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, FL.
Learn more about the 63rd Annual Meeting abstract submission process at www.stsa.org/abstracts.
For technical questions regarding abstract 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.
Enter Your STSA Abstract Disclosure Information in 3 Easy Steps
The deadline to participate in the STSA 2016 call for abstracts is Monday, April 4, 2016, 11:59 pm, ET.
The deadline to submit STSA 63rd Annual Meeting abstracts is Monday, April 4, 2016, 11:59 pm, ET. Visit www.stsa.org/abstracts for additional information about the abstract submission process and the many benefits of presenting your work at the STSA Annual Meeting.
- Review the 2016 STSA 63rd Annual Meeting Abstract and Surgical Video Submission Guidelines.
- Access the STSA 63rd Annual Meeting abstract submission website.
New in 2016, each STSA abstract co-author is required to submit their personal financial disclosures. This process has been put in place to alleviate the burden on primary authors (who were previously responsible for collecting and submitting all co-author disclosures) and to ensure that the financial disclosure collected is as accurate and complete as possible.
To submit your disclosure information, follow these three easy steps:
1. Log in to the STSA abstract submission site using your personal username and password, and select General Information from the dropdown next to your name on the top right-hand menu.
2. On the General Information page, go to the Disclosure step, and complete all sections with a red asterisk next to them.
3. Save changes.
Not sure of your STSA abstract submission site username or password? Click here to access the Forgot Password page.
Call or e-mail us for additional assistance. 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.
Robert Bartlett’s STSA 2015 ECMO Talk Deemed Superb by Meeting Attendees
Robert Bartlett, MD presented the talk “ECMO: Past, Present and Future” at STSA 2015 on Nov. 5, 2015 in Orlando, FL.
Robert Bartlett, MD, Emeritus Professor of Surgery at the University of Michigan Medical Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, presented an informative talk on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) during the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting in Orlando on November 5, 2015.
Dr. Bartlett’s 2015 Postgraduate Program talk was one of the highest rated presentations of the entire STSA 62nd Annual Meeting. Meeting attendees provided the following comments on their meeting evaluations:
- “Bartlett offers excellent insight into the past and future of ECMO applications.”
- “Dr. Bartlett was superb!”
- “Loved the addition of Dr. Bartlett to the program.”
- “Dr. Bartlett is a wonderful pioneer.”
Video of this talk is now available on CTSNet.
ECMO: Past, Present, and Future
The 2016 STSA Postgraduate Program will take place on Thursday, November 10, 2016 in conjunction with the 63rd Annual Meeting. An agenda will be available in the coming weeks.
Nearly 75% of STSA Annual Meeting Manuscripts Published in The Annals
The primary objectives of STSA are to disseminate knowledge and stimulate progress in the field of cardiothoracic surgery, and to promote fellowship among southern and southern-trained thoracic surgeons. STSA accomplishes these objectives through its Annual Meeting, making the meeting a uniquely rich and dynamic learning environment where attendees can enjoy the company of their colleagues.
A majority of STSA Annual Meeting educational content is derived through the abstract submission process. STSA is currently accepting video and oral abstract submissions in the categories of adult cardiac, general thoracic, congenital, and transplant surgery, as well as history, surgical education, simulations and team-based learning, patient safety, and lessons learned from intraoperative complications for its STSA 63rd Annual Meeting. The 63rd Annual Meeting will be held November 9-12, 2016 at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, FL.
Among the many reasons to submit work for presentation at STSA is the opportunity to be published in The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, the official journal of STSA and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. Authors selected to present at an STSA Annual Meeting are required to submit their manuscript to The Annals for consideration for publication.
In 2013 and 2014, nearly 75% of STSA Annual Meeting abstract manuscripts were accepted for publication in The Annals, which has a circulation of more than 8,000 subscribers. The STSA Annual Meeting an exceptional forum for disseminating your work to the entire specialty.
Plus the intimate size and focus on collegiality makes STSA a uniquely energetic and open environment where you are sure to find a lively exchange of ideas.
Review the 2016 abstracts submission guidelines and access the abstract submission website at www.stsa.org/abstracts. Contact STSA Headquarters with questions at stsa@stsa.org or 312.202.5892. The deadline to submit abstracts is April 4, 2016.
Lessons Learned From Intraoperative Complications Returns as 2016 Abstract Submission Category
The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association is currently accepting abstracts for its 63rd Annual Meeting, November 9-12, 2016 in Naples, FL. Members and non-members alike are invited to submit their work by the April 4, 2016 deadline.
Again this year STSA will accept oral and video abstracts in the category Lessons Learned From Intraoperative Complications. This submission category was first introduced last year, and the November 2015 STSA 62nd Annual Meeting featured an education session titled Recognition & Management of Cardiothoracic Surgical Misadventures to showcase Lessons Learned abstracts.
62nd Annual Meeting evaluation data demonstrated that the Recognition & Management of Cardiothoracic Surgical Misadventures session was the most highly-rated scientific session of the meeting. Attendee comments included “I loved this session… it should always be a part of the program,” and “This was one of the most interesting sessions of the meeting.”
The 2016 STSA Program Committee is excited to offer the Lessons Learned From Intraoperative Complications abstract submission category again in 2016 to continue STSA’s tradition of providing premier educational programming that prepares attendees to confront complex situations in the OR.
To submit a Lessons Learned From Intraoperative Complications abstract, access the submission site and designate your abstract(s) for this category in Step 3. Other 2016 abstract submission categories include adult cardiac, general thoracic, congenital, and transplant surgery as well as history, surgical education, patient safety, and simulation and team-based learning.
Contact STSA Headquarters with questions at stsa@stsa.org or 312.202.5892.
63rd Annual Meeting Call for Abstracts
Abstracts are now being accepted for the STSA 63rd Annual Meeting, which will be held November 9-12, 2016 at the Naples Grande Beach Resort in Naples, FL. The deadline to submit abstracts is Monday, April 4, 2016 at 11:59 p.m., ET.
- Review the 2016 STSA 63rd Annual Meeting Abstract and Surgical Video Submission Guidelines.
- Access the STSA 63rd Annual Meeting abstract submission website.
Visit www.stsa.org/abstracts to learn more about the abstract submission process. Contact STSA Headquarters with questions at stsa@stsa.org or 312.202.5892.
2016 STSA Abstract Submission Process Coming Soon
The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association will begin accepting abstracts for the 63rd Annual Meeting early next month, with a submission deadline of April 4, 2016. Accepted submissions will be presented at the STSA 63rd Annual Meeting as oral presentations or surgical videos. Your cardiothoracic surgical team is encouraged to participate by submitting your work for consideration. You do not need to be an STSA member in order to submit abstracts.
- Review the STSA 2016 Abstract Submission Guidelines for submission instructions and specifications.
- Visit www.stsa.org/abstracts to learn more about the abstract submission process and to access the submission site beginning in early-February 2016.
Oral, video, and history abstracts will be accepted. Oral and video submission categories include the following:
- Adult Cardiac
- Aortic
- Basic Science Research
- Cardiac Transplantation / VAD
- Ischemic Heart Disease
- Miscellaneous (Arrhythmias, Tumors, etc.)
- Valvluar
- 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 Problems, Misadventures, and Disasters
Residents submitting abstracts may select to participate in the 2016 Hawley Seiler Residents Competition. This award is bestowed upon the resident with the highest quality abstract, manuscript, and oral presentation.
The STSA Annual Meeting is the premier forum to disseminate information to the cardiothoracic surgery community. Accepted oral presentations are submitted for publication consideration to The Annals of Thoracic Surgery, which has a circulation of more than 8,000 subscribers. The Association’s 63rd Annual Meeting will take place November 9-12, 2016 at the Naples Grande Beach Club in Naples, FL.
Contact STSA Headquarters with questions at stsa@stsa.org or 312.202.5892.
Video of Tirone David, MD’s Special Session Talk Posted
Tirone David, MD presented the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Postgraduate Program Special Session talk on November 5, 2015 in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
Tirone E. David, MD presented the Special Session invited talk during the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Postgraduate Program on November 5, 2015 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL. Dr. David’s presentation, titled “Lifelong Observations on Heart Valve Surgery,” discusses the functional anatomy of heart valves and their role in surgical treatment, comparative results of various devices used for heart surgery, and repair versus replacement for the treatment of heart valve disease. He also draws upon his more than 30 years of clinical practice and experience to examine operative mortality, morbidity, and long-term outcomes, as well as procedures that improve patients’ survival and functional recovery.
View Dr. David’s STSA 62nd Annual Meeting Postgraduate Program Special Session Invited Talk:
Lifelong Observations on Heart Valve Surgery
Dr. David is a past president of the American Association of Thoracic Surgeons, and he currently serves as professor and head of the division of cardiothoracic surgery at Toronto General Hospital in Toronto, ON, Canada. He is world-renown for his surgical skills and innovations.
The STSA 63rd Annual Meeting Postgraduate Program will take place on Thursday, November 10, 2016 in Naples, FL at the Naples Grande Beach Resort. The Postgraduate Committee will meet in January to begin planning the Program in earnest. Contact STSA Headquarters with topic and speaker suggestions – or to share information about educational practice gaps in the field of CT surgery that you experience in your own practice – by e-mailing stsa@stsa.org.
Claim 62nd Annual Meeting CME Credit by Nov. 21
STSA 62nd Annual Meeting attendees evaluated and claimed CME credit on-site in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
Saturday, November 21 is the deadline to evaluate and claim CME credit for the STSA 62nd Annual Meeting, which was held November 4-2, 2015 at Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts in Lake Buena Vista, FL.
The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. STSA designates the 62nd Annual Meeting for a maximum of 21.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Non-physician attendees should complete the online evaluation in order to obtain a Certificate of Attendance.
- Claim your CME credit or Certificate of Attendance online.
- Username: Attendee E-mail Address
- Password: STSA ID#
Once attendees have completed the online evaluation and selected the number of CME credit hours they would like to claim for each 62nd Annual Meeting session that they attended, they can e-mail or print their CME certificate directly from the website.
Contact STSA Headquarters with questions at stsa@stsa.org or 312.202.5892.
