Leadership and Mentoring
Fostering the next generation of healthcare specialists for thoracic and cardiovascular patients.
AATS Foundation
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Spring Award Applications Open
Learn more about our opportunities to work with cardiothoracic surgeon leaders through our Spring Awards.
Science and Education
The Mechanical Support and Thoracic Transplantation Summit abstract submission is an opportunity to present research and studies in areas such as Lung and Heart transplant, mechanical circulatory support/LVADs, ECMO, paracorporeal support, ex vivo heart and ex vivo lung perfusion technology topics. Abstracts will be accepted as both podium and poster presentations. All accepted posters will be included in the onsite Poster Competition. Submission Deadline: Monday, July 1, 2024.
Upcoming Meetings
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Mechanical Support and Thoracic Transplantation Summit
September 20 - 21, 2024 at the Omni King Edward Hotel, Toronto, ON, Canada
Research and Innovation
The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (JTCVS) publishes original, peer-reviewed articles on techniques and developments in acquired cardiac surgery, congenital cardiac repair, and general thoracic procedures.
Featured JTCVS Article
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Left atrial appendage closure during mitral repair in patients without atrial fibrillation
AATS Foundation
Supporting cardiothoracic surgeons in research and education.
Fostering Careers, Developing Leaders. Since 1973, the AATS Foundation has supported cardiothoracic surgeons in research and education.
DONATEA Tradition of Excellence
2024
Dr. Lars G. Svensson, AATS President
104th Annual Meeting - Toronto, ON, Canada
2023
Dr. Yolonda Colson, AATS President
103rd Annual Meeting - Los Angeles, CA
2022
Dr. Shaf Keshavjee, AATS President
102nd Annual Meeting - Boston, MA
2021
Dr. Marc Moon, AATS President
101st Annual Meeting - Seattle, WA/Virtual Event
2020
Dr. Vaughn A. Starnes
100th Annual Meeting - New York, NY/Virtual Event
2019
Dr. David H. Adams
99th Annual Meeting - Toronto, ON, Canada
2018
Dr. Duke E. Cameron
98th Annual Meeting - San Diego, CA
2017
Dr. Thoralf M. Sundt, III
97th Annual Meeting - Boston, MA
Past Presidents
The AATS has named a cardiothoracic surgeon as President of the Association since 1917, beginning with Samuel J. Meltzer. The now annual presidential transition involves passing of the presidential chains which symbolize the legacy of AATS presidency.
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