From the AATS

Organized by the AATS Scientific Affairs and Government Relations Committee, the Workshop will take place on Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Doubletree Bethesda in Bethesda, MD (9 miles from Washington, DC). This full-day program is designed for all levels of academic CT surgeons.

The workshop will provide attendees a better understanding of the nature of preparing and submitting grant proposals along with the techniques required to ensure submissions are of the highest quality. Attendees will work with well known leaders in CT surgery and NIH Staff to achieve the following:

• Create Career Development and Training Grants

• Analyze Outcomes Research and Clinical Research Networks

• Assess the Structure and Components of a Grant

• Understand the Steps to Becoming an NIH Investigator

The deadline for registration is Friday, February 6, 2015. For additional information on the workshop program, housing, and to register please visit www.aats.org.

Organized by the AATS Scientific Affairs and Government Relations Committee, the Workshop will take place on Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Doubletree Bethesda in Bethesda, MD (9 miles from Washington, DC). This full-day program is designed for all levels of academic CT surgeons.

The workshop will provide attendees a better understanding of the nature of preparing and submitting grant proposals along with the techniques required to ensure submissions are of the highest quality. Attendees will work with well known leaders in CT surgery and NIH Staff to achieve the following:

• Create Career Development and Training Grants

• Analyze Outcomes Research and Clinical Research Networks

• Assess the Structure and Components of a Grant

• Understand the Steps to Becoming an NIH Investigator

The deadline for registration is Friday, February 6, 2015. For additional information on the workshop program, housing, and to register please visit www.aats.org.

Organized by the AATS Scientific Affairs and Government Relations Committee, the Workshop will take place on Friday, March 6, 2015 at the Doubletree Bethesda in Bethesda, MD (9 miles from Washington, DC). This full-day program is designed for all levels of academic CT surgeons.

The workshop will provide attendees a better understanding of the nature of preparing and submitting grant proposals along with the techniques required to ensure submissions are of the highest quality. Attendees will work with well known leaders in CT surgery and NIH Staff to achieve the following:

• Create Career Development and Training Grants

• Analyze Outcomes Research and Clinical Research Networks

• Assess the Structure and Components of a Grant

• Understand the Steps to Becoming an NIH Investigator

The deadline for registration is Friday, February 6, 2015. For additional information on the workshop program, housing, and to register please visit www.aats.org.

The Edwards Lifesciences Advanced Treatments of Valve Disease Fellowship allows a young CT surgeon to spend a period of three months (minimum) to one year studying clinical techniques at a secondary institution with a focus on enhancing expertise in advanced treatments of valve disease. A $25,000 award will be provided to help defray related travel and living expenses incurred at the secondary institution.

For additional information visit www.AATSGrahamFoundation.org. Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A candidate should have completed his/her formal training in general surgery and in thoracic and/or cardiovascular surgery, but not yet have reached a senior position.

• Candidate meets all necessary criteria (license, visa, etc. ...) for travel to and from secondary center

• Candidates must have a current academic or hospital appointment

• Candidates must be in their first five years post CT training

Applications must be submitted electronically by November 1, 2014. Applications will be reviewed by the AATS Graham Foundation’s Scientific Review Committee, which includes surgeons with recognized expertise in the treatment of valve disease. Applications will be graded on all aspects of the criteria and notified by December 15.

The Edwards Lifesciences Advanced Treatments of Valve Disease Fellowship allows a young CT surgeon to spend a period of three months (minimum) to one year studying clinical techniques at a secondary institution with a focus on enhancing expertise in advanced treatments of valve disease. A $25,000 award will be provided to help defray related travel and living expenses incurred at the secondary institution.

For additional information visit www.AATSGrahamFoundation.org. Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A candidate should have completed his/her formal training in general surgery and in thoracic and/or cardiovascular surgery, but not yet have reached a senior position.

• Candidate meets all necessary criteria (license, visa, etc. ...) for travel to and from secondary center

• Candidates must have a current academic or hospital appointment

• Candidates must be in their first five years post CT training

Applications must be submitted electronically by November 1, 2014. Applications will be reviewed by the AATS Graham Foundation’s Scientific Review Committee, which includes surgeons with recognized expertise in the treatment of valve disease. Applications will be graded on all aspects of the criteria and notified by December 15.

The Edwards Lifesciences Advanced Treatments of Valve Disease Fellowship allows a young CT surgeon to spend a period of three months (minimum) to one year studying clinical techniques at a secondary institution with a focus on enhancing expertise in advanced treatments of valve disease. A $25,000 award will be provided to help defray related travel and living expenses incurred at the secondary institution.

For additional information visit www.AATSGrahamFoundation.org. Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A candidate should have completed his/her formal training in general surgery and in thoracic and/or cardiovascular surgery, but not yet have reached a senior position.

• Candidate meets all necessary criteria (license, visa, etc. ...) for travel to and from secondary center

• Candidates must have a current academic or hospital appointment

• Candidates must be in their first five years post CT training

Applications must be submitted electronically by November 1, 2014. Applications will be reviewed by the AATS Graham Foundation’s Scientific Review Committee, which includes surgeons with recognized expertise in the treatment of valve disease. Applications will be graded on all aspects of the criteria and notified by December 15.

The AATS Graham Foundation Ethicon Fellowship for Advanced Thoracic Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) provides young thoracic surgeons from the United States the opportunity to spend a focused period of three months to one year studying clinical techniques at a host institution proficient in MIS. Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A candidate should have completed his/her formal training in general surgery and in thoracic and/or cardiovascular surgery, but should not yet have started a staff position or have started a staff position within a 12 month period prior to commencing this fellowship.

• Candidate meets all necessary criteria (license, visa, etc...) for travel to and from secondary center

• Candidates must have a current academic or hospital appointment

• Candidates must be in their first five years post thoracic training

Application Process

Applications will be available annually. In addition to a formal online application, candidates will also be required to upload the following:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Letter of support from their home and secondary institutions

• Detailed outline of plans for the duration of stay at secondary center

• One page narrative on what they hope to accomplish during their travel to a secondary training center

• One page statement of future career goals

• One page statement describing the relationship of the planned study to the applicant’s prior work, preparation and professional goals.

Applications for consideration must be submitted electronically by Nov. 1, 2014. Applications will be reviewed by the AATS Graham Foundation’s Scientific Review Committee, which includes surgeons with recognized expertise in minimally invasive surgery and the focus will be to place the recipients in institutions utilizing Ethicon technology for MIS. Notifications of the final decision will be provided by December 15th. For information visit www.AATSGrahamFoundation.org.

The AATS Graham Foundation Ethicon Fellowship for Advanced Thoracic Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) provides young thoracic surgeons from the United States the opportunity to spend a focused period of three months to one year studying clinical techniques at a host institution proficient in MIS. Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A candidate should have completed his/her formal training in general surgery and in thoracic and/or cardiovascular surgery, but should not yet have started a staff position or have started a staff position within a 12 month period prior to commencing this fellowship.

• Candidate meets all necessary criteria (license, visa, etc...) for travel to and from secondary center

• Candidates must have a current academic or hospital appointment

• Candidates must be in their first five years post thoracic training

Application Process

Applications will be available annually. In addition to a formal online application, candidates will also be required to upload the following:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Letter of support from their home and secondary institutions

• Detailed outline of plans for the duration of stay at secondary center

• One page narrative on what they hope to accomplish during their travel to a secondary training center

• One page statement of future career goals

• One page statement describing the relationship of the planned study to the applicant’s prior work, preparation and professional goals.

Applications for consideration must be submitted electronically by Nov. 1, 2014. Applications will be reviewed by the AATS Graham Foundation’s Scientific Review Committee, which includes surgeons with recognized expertise in minimally invasive surgery and the focus will be to place the recipients in institutions utilizing Ethicon technology for MIS. Notifications of the final decision will be provided by December 15th. For information visit www.AATSGrahamFoundation.org.

The AATS Graham Foundation Ethicon Fellowship for Advanced Thoracic Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS) provides young thoracic surgeons from the United States the opportunity to spend a focused period of three months to one year studying clinical techniques at a host institution proficient in MIS. Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• A candidate should have completed his/her formal training in general surgery and in thoracic and/or cardiovascular surgery, but should not yet have started a staff position or have started a staff position within a 12 month period prior to commencing this fellowship.

• Candidate meets all necessary criteria (license, visa, etc...) for travel to and from secondary center

• Candidates must have a current academic or hospital appointment

• Candidates must be in their first five years post thoracic training

Application Process

Applications will be available annually. In addition to a formal online application, candidates will also be required to upload the following:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Letter of support from their home and secondary institutions

• Detailed outline of plans for the duration of stay at secondary center

• One page narrative on what they hope to accomplish during their travel to a secondary training center

• One page statement of future career goals

• One page statement describing the relationship of the planned study to the applicant’s prior work, preparation and professional goals.

Applications for consideration must be submitted electronically by Nov. 1, 2014. Applications will be reviewed by the AATS Graham Foundation’s Scientific Review Committee, which includes surgeons with recognized expertise in minimally invasive surgery and the focus will be to place the recipients in institutions utilizing Ethicon technology for MIS. Notifications of the final decision will be provided by December 15th. For information visit www.AATSGrahamFoundation.org.

November 21 – 22 Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, Boston, MA

Preliminary Scientific Program, Registration and Housing Now Available at http://aats.org/lungcancer

Program Directors:

G. Alec Patterson

David J. Sugarbaker

Program Committee Members:

Thomas A. D’Amico, Duke University

Shaf Keshavjee, University of Toronto

James D. Luketich, University of Pittsburgh

Bryan F. Meyers, Washington University

Scott J. Swanson, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Overview:

Lung cancer is the second most common malignancy in the Western world and the most common cause of cancer-related death. Recent innovations in diagnosis, staging, and management of early stage and locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer have changed the paradigm for surgical management of lung cancer patients. A virtual explosion of technological development has enabled widespread use of minimally invasive approaches which current and future thoracic surgeons must embrace to improve the care of patients with lung cancer.

Join us in Boston once again as the AATS highlights these recent developments in its 2014 "Focus on Thoracic Surgery" program which will focus on Novel Technologies in Lung Cancer. The faculty includes internationally recognized experts in lung cancer and application of new technology for its surgical management.

Preliminary Program Highlights:

• Imaging and Staging

• Surgical Alternatives

• Simulation, Education, and Training

• Optimal Management of Lung Metastases

• Credentialing/ Efficiencies

• Intraoperative Management

• Video Sessions – Advanced Minimally Invasive Techniques

Honored Guest Speaker:

Larry R. Kaiser, Dean, Temple University School of Medicine

November 21 – 22 Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, Boston, MA

Preliminary Scientific Program, Registration and Housing Now Available at http://aats.org/lungcancer

Program Directors:

G. Alec Patterson

David J. Sugarbaker

Program Committee Members:

Thomas A. D’Amico, Duke University

Shaf Keshavjee, University of Toronto

James D. Luketich, University of Pittsburgh

Bryan F. Meyers, Washington University

Scott J. Swanson, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Overview:

Lung cancer is the second most common malignancy in the Western world and the most common cause of cancer-related death. Recent innovations in diagnosis, staging, and management of early stage and locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer have changed the paradigm for surgical management of lung cancer patients. A virtual explosion of technological development has enabled widespread use of minimally invasive approaches which current and future thoracic surgeons must embrace to improve the care of patients with lung cancer.

Join us in Boston once again as the AATS highlights these recent developments in its 2014 "Focus on Thoracic Surgery" program which will focus on Novel Technologies in Lung Cancer. The faculty includes internationally recognized experts in lung cancer and application of new technology for its surgical management.

Preliminary Program Highlights:

• Imaging and Staging

• Surgical Alternatives

• Simulation, Education, and Training

• Optimal Management of Lung Metastases

• Credentialing/ Efficiencies

• Intraoperative Management

• Video Sessions – Advanced Minimally Invasive Techniques

Honored Guest Speaker:

Larry R. Kaiser, Dean, Temple University School of Medicine

November 21 – 22 Renaissance Boston Waterfront Hotel, Boston, MA

Preliminary Scientific Program, Registration and Housing Now Available at http://aats.org/lungcancer

Program Directors:

G. Alec Patterson

David J. Sugarbaker

Program Committee Members:

Thomas A. D’Amico, Duke University

Shaf Keshavjee, University of Toronto

James D. Luketich, University of Pittsburgh

Bryan F. Meyers, Washington University

Scott J. Swanson, Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Overview:

Lung cancer is the second most common malignancy in the Western world and the most common cause of cancer-related death. Recent innovations in diagnosis, staging, and management of early stage and locally advanced non-small cell lung cancer have changed the paradigm for surgical management of lung cancer patients. A virtual explosion of technological development has enabled widespread use of minimally invasive approaches which current and future thoracic surgeons must embrace to improve the care of patients with lung cancer.

Join us in Boston once again as the AATS highlights these recent developments in its 2014 "Focus on Thoracic Surgery" program which will focus on Novel Technologies in Lung Cancer. The faculty includes internationally recognized experts in lung cancer and application of new technology for its surgical management.

Preliminary Program Highlights:

• Imaging and Staging

• Surgical Alternatives

• Simulation, Education, and Training

• Optimal Management of Lung Metastases

• Credentialing/ Efficiencies

• Intraoperative Management

• Video Sessions – Advanced Minimally Invasive Techniques

Honored Guest Speaker:

Larry R. Kaiser, Dean, Temple University School of Medicine

October 23-25, 2014

Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Chicago, IL

The inaugural AATS Clinical Trials Methods Course co-chaired by Drs. David H. Harpole and Marco Zenati, will enable 40 CT surgeons across all subspecialties to acquire the critical skills and understanding of effective clinical trial design and implementation.

The program will include an expert faculty of both CT surgeons and biostatisticians to help attendees go from "bench" to clinical protocols and level-A comparative effectiveness research. For more information and registration or housing visit www.aats.org.

October 23-25, 2014

Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Chicago, IL

The inaugural AATS Clinical Trials Methods Course co-chaired by Drs. David H. Harpole and Marco Zenati, will enable 40 CT surgeons across all subspecialties to acquire the critical skills and understanding of effective clinical trial design and implementation.

The program will include an expert faculty of both CT surgeons and biostatisticians to help attendees go from "bench" to clinical protocols and level-A comparative effectiveness research. For more information and registration or housing visit www.aats.org.

October 23-25, 2014

Hyatt Regency O’Hare, Chicago, IL

The inaugural AATS Clinical Trials Methods Course co-chaired by Drs. David H. Harpole and Marco Zenati, will enable 40 CT surgeons across all subspecialties to acquire the critical skills and understanding of effective clinical trial design and implementation.

The program will include an expert faculty of both CT surgeons and biostatisticians to help attendees go from "bench" to clinical protocols and level-A comparative effectiveness research. For more information and registration or housing visit www.aats.org.