Claim your CME Credits and/or Obtain your Certificate of Attendance EthicalMedTech Pre-Clearance Approved Statement of Need Cardiovascular disease and cancer are the leading causes of mortality and morbidity around the globe. Major advances in these conditions continue to be made at a rapid pace. Improvements in diagnostic techniques as well as interventional approaches to treatment, both surgical and percutaneous, challenge the clinical practitioner to remain current. Increasingly sophisticated technology to accomplish these aims is being developed and introduced into clinical practice. Exciting advances in basic and clinical science offer opportunities for participation in scientific studies and clinical trials. All of these elements create a significant educational need for the practicing cardiothoracic surgeon. The AATS Annual Meeting fills this need through a combination of lectures, original scientific presentations and discussion forums. Educational Objectives At the conclusion of the AATS Annual Meeting, through comprehensive lectures and discussions, participants will be able to:
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this live educational activity for 31.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™*. Physicians should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA) Accreditation This program has been reviewed and is approved for a maximum of 13.75 AAPA Category 1 CME credits by the AAPA Review Panel. PAs should claim only those credits actually spent participating in the CME activity. This program was planned in accordance with AAPA CME Standards for Live Programs and for Commercial Support of Live Programs. The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates the following credit hours: Saturday, April 29, 2017 – up to 6.25 hours (CME, AAPA, ABCP) Adult Cardiac Skills, up to 6.5 hours Congenital Skills, up to 6 hours General Thoracic Skills, up to 6 hours Cardiothoracic Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support of Heart and Lung Failure, up to 6.25 hours Surgical Ethics Course, up to 6 hours Survival Guide: Your First Night on Call, not for credit Sunday, April 30, 2017 – up to 7.5 hours (CME, AAPA, ABCP) Adult Cardiac Surgery, up to 7.5 hours Congenital Heart Disease, up to 7 hours General Thoracic Surgery, up to 7.25 hours Interprofessional Cardiothoracic Team Symposium, up to 7 hours Monday, May 1, 2017 – up to 7 hours (CME, ABCP) Plenary Scientific Session, Presidential Address, up to 2.75 hours Honored Guest Lecture, not for credit Ethics Forum Luncheon, up to 1.5 hours C. Walton Lillehei Resident Forum, not for credit Adult Cardiac Surgery Simultaneous Session, up to 2.75 hours Controversies in CABG 2017, up to 2.75 hours Congenital Heart Disease Simultaneous Session, up to 2.5 hours General Thoracic Surgery Simultaneous Session, up to 2.5 hours Perioperative Care Simultaneous Session, up to 2.5 hours Tuesday, May 2, 2017 – up to 6.75 hours (CME, ABCP) Cardiac Surgery Forum, up to 1.25 hours General Thoracic Surgery Forum, up to 1.25 hours Adult Cardiac Emerging Technologies and Techniques / Video Session, up to 1.25 hours Congenital Emerging Technologies and Techniques / Video Session, up to 1.25 hours General Thoracic Emerging Technologies and Techniques / Video Session, up to 1.75 hours Plenary Scientific Session, Basic Science Lecture, up to 2.5 hours Transcatheter Valve Therapies, up to 1.5 hours Adult Cardiac Surgery Simultaneous Session, up to 1.5 hours MCS/Transplant Session, up to 1.5 hours ELSO at AATS Aortic/Endovascular Simultaneous Session, up to 3 hours Congenital Heart Disease Simultaneous Session, up to 3 hours General Thoracic Surgery Simultaneous Session, up to 3 hours Wednesday, May 3, 2017 – up to 4 hours (CME, ABCP) Adult Cardiac Surgery Simultaneous Session, up to 2 hours Congenital Heart Disease Simultaneous Session, up to 2 hours General Thoracic Surgery Simultaneous Session, up to 2.25 hours Adult Cardiac Masters of Surgery Video Session, up to 1.75 hour Congenital Masters of Surgery Video Session, up to 1.75 hours General Thoracic Masters of Surgery Video Session, up to 1.5 hours For further information on the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) standards of commercial support, please visit www.accme.org. Disclosure Policy It is the policy of the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) that any individual who is in a position to control or influence the content of an educational activity to disclose all relevant financial relationships or affiliations. All identified conflicts of interest must be resolved and the educational content thoroughly vetted by AATS for fair balance, scientific objectivity, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations. In addition, faculty members are asked to disclose when any discussion of unapproved use of pharmaceutical or medical device occurs. For further information on the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards of Commercial Support, please visit www.accme.org. *credits are subject to change.