105th AATS President
Dr. David R. Jones
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
AATS Journal Alerts
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Featured JTCVS Techniques Article
Minimally invasive CABG using the skeletonized right gastroepiploic artery
In off-pump MICS CABG, the right gastroepiploic artery can be an important third arterial graft to achieve complete revascularization without touching the ascending aorta. By Hiroki Sakai, et al.
AATS Past Presidential Address
Each month, a past Presidential Address is featured. This month’s highlight is by Dr. Aldo R. Castaneda in 1993 titled "The Making of a Cardiothoracic Surgeon: An Appolonian Quest".
Read Full Presidential Address
Global Grand Rounds Webinar Series
AATS Education Committee is pleased to offer weekly educational webinars, with expert lectures and live Q&A, for the cardiothoracic specialty. The webinars support the Association's education core value and are available to view on-demand.
Global Grand Rounds by Specialty
- First Wednesday of Each Month at 8:00AM ET- Adult Cardiac
- Second Wednesday of Each Month at 7:00PM ET - Congenital
- Third Wednesday of Each Month at 8:00AM ET - Thoracic
Lifetime Achievement Award
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery established the Lifetime Achievement Award in 2003. The Award serves to recognize individuals for their significant contributions to cardiothoracic surgery in the areas of patient care, teaching, research, or community service. Honorees receive a plaque for Lifetime Achievement from the Association presented by the president at the Annual Meeting and the honoree's name and biography is printed in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
Previous recipientsScientific Achievement Award
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Scientific Achievement Award was established by the Association in 1994. The Award serves to honor individuals who have achieved scientific contributions in the field of thoracic surgery worthy of the highest recognition the Association can bestow. Honorees receive a Medallion for Scientific Achievement from the Association presented by the president at the Annual Meeting and the honoree’s name and biography is printed in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery
Previous RecipientsLifetime Mentorship Achievement Award
The American Association for Thoracic Surgery Lifetime Mentorship Achievement Award was established by the Association in 2023. The Award serves to honor individuals who demonstrate unparalleled dedication to the professional development, education, and advancement of others. Honorees receive an engraved award for Lifetime Mentorship Achievement from the Association presented by the President at the Annual Meeting and the Honoree’s name and biography is printed in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.
Previous Recipients