Leadership and Mentoring
Fostering the next generation of healthcare specialists for thoracic and cardiovascular patients.
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Dr. Lars G. Svensson
Cleveland Clinic
104th AATS President
Cleveland Clinic
104th AATS President
At the forefront of Thoracic Surgery since 1917
Mechanical Support and Thoracic Transplantation Summit
Scientific Program is Available
Our Journey
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The Our Journey video was played during the Opening Plenary of the 103rd Annual Meeting. Watch as Dr. Colson and others share their personal experiences about the evolution of women in thoracic surgery.
Science and Education
The 103rd Annual Meeting on-demand content is now available.
103rd Annual Meeting
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On-Demand Content Now Available
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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
Read Featured JTCVS Article
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Single-institution experience of 500 pulmonary resections guided by intraoperative molecular imaging
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.
Learn MoreA 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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