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EJCTS to be online only

 

23rd September 2020
European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery

Dear Member,

In October this year European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EJCTS) will be joining Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery (ICVTS) to become an online-only publication. Times are changing and so are we!  We now live in a digital world where both researchers and readers expect information to be easy to find and fast to access – from any device in any location – and online journals fulfill this need.

We understand that some of you may miss receiving your monthly copy of EJCTS, but after much debate we have decided that moving to online-only is the right thing to do, for EACTS and for our readers all over the world.

Here is a summary of our thinking, for your convenience:

  • By moving to online-only, EACTS can focus its efforts on improving the online journals, which in turn will deliver faster and more effective access to research information.
  • The EJCTS and ICTVS journal homepages are about to be significantly upgraded, making articles even more accessible than ever before.  Additional new functionality is timetabled for launch early next year.
  • Video can be a vitally important component of the papers EJCTS publishes.  Our online journals offer the specialty-focused video and sound content that is so often an essential element of a research article.
  • And finally, online-only journals save paper and plastic and eliminate the cost of distribution. We have become painfully conscious of the environmental cost of printing thousands of journals every month and we believe that this is unsustainable, in every sense of the word.

We hope you will support us in this decision and we look forward to announcing the launch of our new online journal homepages and improved functionality very soon.

With best wishes,

Friedhelm Beyersdorf                                                         Matthias Siepe
Editor-in-Chief                                                                     Incoming Editor-in-Chief

The 34th Annual Meeting will be virtual only

The 34th Annual Meeting
will be virtual only

Annual Meeting information

3 August 2020

Dear Colleagues,

We have made the difficult decision to postpone the “live in person” part of the Annual Meeting in Barcelona and transition to a virtual format through the EACTS Portal only. The decision was made due to the escalating uncertainty related to the Coronavirus outbreak and to safeguard the safety of our members and the broader community we serve.

The innovative EACTS Portal will continue to provide an opportunity to attend the Annual Meeting sessions and connect with friends and colleagues, all in a safe learning environment with an inspiring scientific programme as well as a fully featured virtual exhibition hall where you can talk with exhibitors, see their latest products, and download information.

With this new technology, it is just like being right there in person.

 If you are a Physician or Industry representative , there are 3 options to attend:

      1. Existing EACTS members receive free access.
      2. Non-Members can apply for EACTS membership for an annual fee of €250, and receive free access.
      3. Non-Members who do not wish to join EACTS can register for the Annual Meeting for €300 plus applicable VAT.

All Nurses will receive complimentary registration.

If you are a Resident, Perfusionist, or other Allied Health professional , there are 3 options to attend:

      1. Existing EACTS members receive free access.
      2. Non-Members can apply for EACTS membership for an annual fee of €125, and receive free access.
      3. Non-Members who do not wish to join EACTS can register for the Annual Meeting for €150 plus applicable VAT.

 

Disclaimer: This year, EACTS are piloting an Artificial Intelligence translation tool and as this is new for us all, there may be some mistakes. Please help us to improve and share your feedback.

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UPDATE: Coronavirus | COVID-19

Updated: 24 July 2020

We would like to acknowledge and pay tribute to so many EACTS members and others in the wider cardiothoracic community who are selflessly supporting COVID-19 patients.  People are making significant personal sacrifices to support the global effort to combat the pandemic and we salute you.

This unique period in our lives demonstrates not only the importance of world class clinical expertise but also the role that solidarity, friendship and collegiate team working play to protect and save lives.  We recognise the very challenging circumstances that many EACTS members are working in and we thank you for your professionalism and dedication.

34th Annual Meeting
The Annual Meeting in Barcelona has been adapted for our times.  This year you can attend in person and also, amazingly, through a revolutionary new online experience, THE EACTS PORTAL – suddenly Zoom is obsolete!

Registration is now open!  Please note that there will not be an on-site registration desk, you must register online via our membership and registration system.  If you need any assistance, please contact [email protected] (registration process not supported on ‘phones or tablets).

EACTS Academy Programme
In order to protect the health and safety of our delegates, faculty and Industry partners, the EACTS Council has taken the difficult decision to cancel all planned Academy courses for the remainder of 2020.  We plan to resume our Academy programme in 2021.

Online training
While we pause EACTS Academy courses, there is a wealth of online content to supplement your education and training requirements during this period.

  • EACTS Journals are available online.  If you’re an EACTS member, access the issues online with your @OUPMedicine login.
  • MMCTS provides 320+ step-by-step video demonstrations of surgical procedures.  Find online tutorials across the CT subspecialties here: Https://Mmcts.Org/
  • Oxford University Press has made content from online resources and leading journals freely accessible to assist researchers, medical professionals, policy makers, and others who are working to address this health crisis: Https://Academic.Oup.Com/Journals/Pages/Coronavirus
  • We will also be highlighting additional content that you may find helpful during this time

Contacting EACTS
We have also taken action to support the health and safety of EACTS staff. We are encouraging colleagues to work from home.  Our Windsor office in the UK is closed until further notice to EACTS members and visitors.  You can continue to contact the office about EACTS related queries by emailing: [email protected]. 

Hope for the future
Across the globe health professionals are working together to overcome the COVID-19 pandemic, helping patients and saving lives.  Our thoughts are with all those supporting patients.  We will of course emerge from this global crisis and, when we do, we hope the world remembers the importance of expert healthcare and friendship.

Stay safe and follow official advice.

Coronavirus and your EJCTS-ICVTS subscriptions

Dear Member,

During these unique and uncertain times, we are working hard to minimise the impact of the coronavirus on our publications and resources, particularly your subscriptions to the European Journal of Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EJCTS) and Interactive CardioVascular and Thoracic Surgery (ICVTS).

All EACTS members have subscriptions to these publications and we are taking steps to ensure you can always access EJCTS and ICVTS content. Both publications are available digitally through your Oxford University Press online account and – although we are working hard to reduce disruption to print copies of EJCTS – we are encouraging all our members to take advantage of the online materials, which include back issues and archive content.

The publications are also available via the EACTS mobile app, which can be downloaded via The App Store or Google Play. If you require any assistance logging in or have questions on how to access EJCTS online please  contact [email protected] directly or Elvira Lewis: [email protected]

Kind regards,

Prof Dr Friedhelm Beyersdorf                                   Prof Dr Matthias Siepe
Editor-in-Chief EJCTS                                                  Editor-in-Chief ICVTS