2022 Academy calendar now available
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Opportunity to join the EACTS Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Committee
The EACTS Women in Cardiothoracic Surgery Committee is looking for two dynamic women who are training in cardiothoracic surgery to join the committee and help support the development of female cardiothoracic surgeons.
Save the date for the 36th EACTS Annual Meeting in Milan
Make a note in your diaries! We’re looking forward to welcoming you again in Milan, from 5-8 October 2022, for the 36th EACTS Annual Meeting.
New Officers and Councillors elected at the EACTS General Assembly 2021
The election of new Officers and Councillors took place at the EACTS General Assembly.
Friday’s highlights at the 35th EACTS Annual Meeting
This year Mark Hazekamp spoke about about Conjectures and Refutations in Cardiothoracic Surgery in the Presidential Address.
Thursday’s gripping scientific programme at the 35th EACTS Annual Meeting
Key moments from Thursday’s gripping scientific programme included:
Events in Barcelona get off to a roaring start with Techno College
Cardiothoracic surgeons from across the world were welcomed to Barcelona yesterday with Techno College – an invaluable opportunity to learn more about the latest pioneering technologies and techniques in the field of cardiovascular surgery.
EACTS Annual Report & Audited Accounts 2021
Academy accounts 2021 EACTS group accounts 2021 EACTS Exec summary Audit 2021 L of Rep – Academy L of Rep…
Looking ahead to the Aortic Forum
Konstantinos Tsagakis of the Vascular Disease Domain, Ruggero De Paulis of the Aortic Valve Task Force and Davide Pacini of the Aortic Dissection Task Force have been working behind the scenes to put together the inaugural Aortic Forum in Bologna in November. Here, Ruggero and Davide give their inside view of the event and what it has to offer.
Bursaries now available to LACES residents ahead of EACTS Annual Meeting
Over 40 bursaries are now available ahead of the 35th EACTS Annual Meeting next month in the name of the Francis Fontan Fund to residents from the Latin American Association of Cardiac and Endovascular Surgeons.
Fellowship deadlines loom
There’s no time to lose to apply for a 2022 Fellowship position.
The 35th EACTS Annual Meeting turns Spain’s second city into the heart of the cardiothoracic world in October
The 35th EACTS Annual Meeting will take place in Barcelona from 13th – 16th October at the Centre Convencions Internacional de Barcelona (CCIB) and online, reconnecting members and other health care professionals and offering a packed programme of education and discussion – ranging from plenary sessions on the latest guidelines and clinical trials to professional challenge, focus and abstract sessions.
EACTS Academy: Upcoming courses
The EACTS Academy offers advanced training programmes in surgical skills, developed in collaboration with experienced surgeons.
Welcome to the Lions’ Den
At the 35th EACTS Annual Meeting in Barcelona, participants will be ‘thrown into’ the Lions’ Den.
Why we’ve realigned the Basic Science Task Force
Patrick Myers Domain Chair, Acquired Cardiac Disease It has been a privilege to have Jan Ankersmit from the Medical University…
Examiner opportunities: Applications now open
EACTS members have an exciting opportunity to join the world-leading European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery (EBCTS).
Board Member Opportunity: European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
EACTS is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified applicants for a Board Member position on the European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery (EBCTS).
The new EACTS Chief Executive, in his own words
EACTS’ new Chief Executive is Brendan Eley. He has a long track record in corporate governance and is bringing all his experience and expertise to the task of building an even brighter future for EACTS.
Francis Fontan Fund Fellowships: Open for Applications Now
Francis Fontan Fund Fellowships: Open for Applications Now until mid-end Sep 2021
EACTS is saddened by the loss of Hans Huysmans on 25 August 2021.
EACTS is saddened by the loss of Hans Huysmans on 25 August 2021. Professor Hans Huysmans was one of the founding fathers of our Association.
