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MISSIONDriving leadership, learning and innovation in the pursuit of excellence.visionWe envision a dynamic and innovative future of continuedexcellence for cardiothoracic surgery.val u esAcademic ExchangeIt is our past and our future.Innovation and CollaborationWorking together to advance and achieve our mission.Advancing Patient CareOur cornerstone as physicians.Fostering LeadershipMaintaining excellence for future generations.Trusted StewardshipHonoring our history and safeguarding our future.tab le of cont ent s1A Year of Leadership, Learning and Innovation2Board of Directors5Promoting Excellence: Our Programs6Year at a Glance7New in 20158Invest in the Future11 Individual Giving13 Corporate/Organizational Giving14 The Numbers in 201417 2014 Donors18 Lifetime Giving Societies
A y ea r o f l ea d e r s hi p, l ea r n i n g and innovat ionIn 2014, the AATS Graham Foundation continued to fulfill its mission of leadership, learning and innovation throughan impressive roster of 15 programs. Our fellowship and scholarship opportunities make a difference at every level ofa cardiothoracic (CT) surgeon’s development — expanding the knowledge and skills of medical students, residents,fellows, recent graduates and practicing surgeons.During the year, we were also looking toward the future, partnering with industry members — AtriCure, the EdwardsLifesciences Foundation, Ethicon China, Ethicon, Intuitive, Medtronic and Olympus America — to develop excitingnew curricula for 2015.It was a year of leadership. We reached young CT surgeons through the Research Scholarship, Resident PosterCompetition and the Joint Council on Thoracic Surgery Education (JCTSE) Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident “Top Gun”Competition. We also focused on leadership within the surgical team via the Allied Health Professionals PosterCompetition and scholarships to the FACTS-Care Cardiovascular-Thoracic (CVT) Critical Care Conference.It was a year of learning, providing training opportunities in a wide-range of areas including CT ethics, heart valve disease,minimally invasive surgery (MIS), robotic surgery and more. Additionally, the Foundation has provided educationalopportunities for residents and medical students through the Member for a Day program and the Summer Intern Scholarship.And it was a year of innovation, funding clinical and translational research for surgical investigators, as well as planningnew international endeavors — which will bring Chinese surgeons to the U.S. for advanced education and providestate-of-the-art heart valve disease information at a Brazil conference to surgeons dealing with underserved populations.We could not continue to reinforce our mission and offer such a vast array of opportunities without the support of ourdonors, including AATS members — 75 percent of whom have sustained our work though their generosity, includingdonation of their honoraria.Every day, CT surgeons change the lives of their patients. And every day, young men and women around the worldare selecting CT surgery as a career. We are committed to ensuring that these patients get the highest level of carepossible from surgeons who have had the opportunity to continually hone and update their knowledge and skills.Please be a part of this important work by making a donation to the Foundation or renewing your support. Together,we can safeguard our specialty for the next generation of surgeons and patients, alike.1David J. Sugarbaker, MDPresident
board o f d i r e cto r sPresidentDavid J. Sugarbaker, MDBaylor College of MedicineDirectorsRaphael Bueno, MDBrigham and Women’s HospitalVice PresidentThoralf M. Sundt, III, MDMassachusetts General HospitalTimothy J. Gardner, MDChristiana Care Health SystemSecretary/TreasurerThomas L. Spray, MDChildren’s Hospitalof Philadelphiaadvisory councildevelopment committeeChairTimothy J. Gardner, MDChristiana Care Health SystemChairRaphael Bueno, MDBrigham and Women’s HospitalMembersDavid H. Adams, MDMount Sinai Medical CenterMembersJames D. Luketich, MDUniversity of PittsburghMedical CenterEmile A. Bacha, MDNewYork-Presbyterian MorganStanley Children’s HospitalJ. William Gaynor, MDChildren’s Hospitalof PhiladelphiaThomas A. D’Amico, MDDuke University Medical CenterHartzell V. Schaff, MDMayo ClinicVinod H. Thourani, MDEmory University Hospital MidtownBryan F. Meyers, MDWashington University School ofMedicine, Barnes Jewish HospitalY. Joseph Woo, MDStanford UniversityCraig R. Smith, MDNewYork-PresbyterianHospital/ColumbiaUniversity Medical Center2Mehmet C. Oz, MDNewYork-PresbyterianHospital/Columbia UniversityMedical CenterJack A. Roth, MDUniversity of Texas MD AndersonCancer CenterCraig R. Smith, MDNewYork-PresbyterianHospital/Columbia UniversityMedical CenterLars G. Svensson, MDCleveland ClinicJames S. Tweddell, MDChildren’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Marc R. de Leval, MD, FRCSThe Harley Street Clinic/Congenital Heart CentreLondon, EnglandG r a ha m Me m o r i a l Traveling Fellow sh ip 1973-1974A native of Belgium, Marc de Leval was fascinated withthe developing field of cardiothoracic surgery. He decidedto become a heart surgeon, but there was no program inhis home country. He applied for a Graham Fellowshiphoping to study management of complex congenitalmalformations at the Mayo Clinic.The fellowship was the single most significantevent of my professional career.de Leval was exposed to surgery during the day and theintensive care unit at night. It was the early days of theFontan operation — one of de Leval’s future researchinterests. He studied with Gordon Danielson, DwightMcGoon and Robert Wallace. Dr. McGoon inspired deLeval’s research on the role of human factors on surgeryoutcomes. Dr. McGoon had the greatest impact, and I oftenlikened him as a second father.de Leval’s Graham Fellowship was the start of his 40-yearaffiliation with AATS.All of this would not have happenedwithout the Evarts Graham Fellowship.En gl an d:Lon do nte le p h o n ebo oth s
Sachin Talwar, MS, MCh, FIACSGraham Me mo r i a l T r av e l i ng Fel lo w s hi p 2 0 0 8 - 2 0 0 9All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)New Delhi, IndiaDuring his residency, it became clear toSachin Talwar that congenital heart disease wasprevalent in India, but that there were few specialistsin the field or centers for them to operate in.He knew he wanted to become a pediatric cardiacsurgeon and needed to study at a center with strictprotocols spanning from diagnosis to discharge. I have learned that congenital cardiac surgeryrequires a multi-pronged approachwith learning of proper established protocols.His primary host institution was Children’s NationalMedical Center (Washington, D.C.). Its Chief ofCardiovascular Surgery — Richard Jonas — is apediatric cardiac surgery pioneer. Talwar wasexposed to a wide range of experiences — patientcare, cardiac ICU, cardiac catheterization, cardiacMRI, fetal heart program, telecardiology,family care. At the end of his fellowship, Talwarbuilt a perfusion guideline, which he believedI NDi a :AgraRe dfortwould work in India. Today, he is a pediatriccardiac surgeon at AIIMS.I hope that I will be able to develop many protocolsand take part in multi-institutional studies to enhance myown skills and contribute to the specialty.
Promoting Ex ce l l e nc e : o u r p r o g r a m sAllied Health Poster CompetitionProvides CT allied health professionals with an opportunityto present a poster on research or innovative approachesto patient management at the AATS Annual Meeting.The winner receives a 1,000 stipend to offset theirtravel/accommodation expenses.Evarts A. Graham Traveling FellowshipEnhances the training of international academic CT surgeonsand increases their international contacts by underwritingone-year of study at North American institutions. Includes a 75,000 stipend and round-trip airfare. Since 1951, fellowshave included 63 individuals from 32 countries.Cardiothoracic Ethics Forum ScholarshipFosters future leaders in CT ethics by offering scholarshipsin amounts up to 10,000, allowing surgeons to receivebiomedical ethics education and training at leading NorthAmerican bioethics centers.F. Griffith Pearson FellowshipSupports surgeons who have finished their residencies toadvance their clinical techniques at a North American hostinstitute. Each fellow receives 3,500 to defray living expensesduring four to six weeks of training. This is the first “HonoringOur Mentors Fellowship,” a program acknowledging theleadership and dedication of surgeons in the field.Cardiothoracic Surgical Investigator ProgramProvides up to 50,000 annually per recipient to supportinnovative clinical or translational research by young CTsurgeons for up to three years.Critical Care ScholarshipExposes CT surgery residents to cardiovascular criticalcare by providing complimentary registration and fundingfor travel to attend the annual FACTS-Care CVT Critical CareConference.Edwards Lifesciences AdvancedTreatments of Valve Disease FellowshipOffers an award of 25,000 to defray travel and livingexpenses for a minimum of three months training at ahost institution in valve repair, transcatheter repair orreplacement of valves.Intuitive Surgical Robotics FellowshipFamiliarizes North American general thoracic fellows andtheir attending surgeons with the Da Vinci robotics systemduring two days of onsite, advanced training. Includes a 2,500 grant to defray airfare to and accommodations atthe training center.Joint Council on Thoracic Surgery EducationCardiothoracic Surgery Resident “Top Gun” CompetitionGives five CT residents the opportunity to present livedemonstrations of their skills at the AATS Annual Meeting.Journal SubscriptionsProvides North American residents and traineescomplimentary one-year online and print subscriptions toThe Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (JTCVS),Operative Techniques in Thoracic and CardiovascularSurgery and Seminars in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery.C. Walton Lillehei Resident ForumEnables eight residents to present and compete for a 5,000 award at the AATS Annual Meeting by funding theirregistration, travel and expenses.Member for a Day ProgramGives North American medical students, general surgeryresidents and integrated CT residents (first to third years)the opportunity to accompany an AATS Member Mentorduring segments of the AATS Annual Meeting. Awardeesreceive 750 in stipends to offset travel and meal costs.Research ScholarshipSupports North American surgeons with a two-year 160,000 grant to pursue research, training and clinicalexperience. Scholarships are named after past presidentsof the Association. To date, 34 awardees have receivedover 4 million in grants.Resident Poster CompetitionEnables senior CT surgery residents and/or congenital heartsurgery fellows from around the world to present a posterof their clinical or laboratory research at the AATS AnnualMeeting. Recipients each receive a 500 grant to offsettravel/accommodations and complimentary registration tothe conference. Three recipients will be selected to representeach subspecialty for a total of nine recipients.Summer Intern ScholarshipProvides first- and second-year medical students with aneight-week summer internship in an AATS member’s CT surgerydepartment. Includes a 2,500 grant for living expenses. Todate, 250 North American students from 75 medical schoolshave received almost one million dollars in scholarships.February 1917June 19171927-19281931-1957llllNew York Society for Thoracic Surgeryformed to encourage an exchange of views andexperiences. Its ultimate purpose — to createa national medical society — The AmericanAssociation for Thoracic Surgery (AATS).AATS created at New York Society forThoracic Surgery’s inaugural luncheon.Its mission — to advance cardiothoracicsurgery research and development.Evarts Ambrose Graham, MDserved as the tenth AATS President.Dr. Graham was Founding Editorof the Journal of Thoracic Surgery(now the Journal of Thoracic andCardiovascular Surgery).5
year at a g l a nc eSince its inception, AATS Graham Foundation has been making an impact through leadership, learning and innovation.Our education, research and collaborative programs help ensure a vital future for CT surgery by supporting and mentoring the next generation.Foundation accomplishments in the time period from May 2014 to April 2015 include:Introduced the first Cardiothoracic Surgical InvestigatorProgram class — Drs. Felix Fernandez (Emory University),Danielle Gottlieb (Columbia University), Mark Onaitis(Duke University), Brendon Stiles (Weill Cornell MedicalCollege) and Bo Yang (University of Michigan).Initiated the Intuitive Surgical Robotics Fellowship witheight recipients and their attending surgeons participatingin two days of didactic and hands-on learning at Intuitive.Named Dr. Yaxing Shen of Shanghai, China as the 201563rd Evarts A. Graham Traveling Fellowship recipient.Dr. Thomas D’Amico at Duke University will serve as Dr.Shen’s primary sponsor.Announced awardees of the two-year 160,000 ThirdAlton Ochsner Research Scholarship (2015-2017) — Drs.Prashanth Vallabhajosyula (University of Pennsylvania)and Jonathan Spicer (McGill University).Received a grant from the Edwards LifesciencesFoundation to underwrite the Every Heartbeat MattersFellowship and a fall 2015 Cardiovascular ValveSymposium in São Paulo, Brazil.Selected 17 Critical Care Scholarship recipients, whoattended the 2014 FACTS-Care CVT Critical CareConference in Washington, DC.6Chose Drs. Jennifer Ellis, John W. Entwistle and KathleenN. Fenton for the Cardiothoracic Ethics Forum Scholarship.Funded Dr. Olugbenga T. Okusanya as the 2014 winnerof the C. Walton Lillehei Resident Forum.Obtained funding from AtriCure for the James L. CoxFellowship in Atrial Fibrillation.Offered residents and trainees journal subscriptions toJTCVS, Seminars and OpTechs.Granted funding for the third JCTSE Resident “Top Gun”and first “Jeopardy” Competitions to be held at the 2015AATS Annual Meeting.Launched the second Pursuit of Excellence Annual Campaign.Obtained funding from Olympus America for theFellowship for Advanced Endobronchial Ultrasound(EBUS) Training.Expanded the 2015 Intuitive Surgical Robotics Fellowshipto 20 Fellows and their attending surgeons, who willparticipate in training on the Da Vinci System at Intuitive’sfacilities in July and August 2015.Announced 42 Summer Intern Scholars and 30 Memberfor a Day participants.Received a grant from Ethicon China and ChineseInternational Medical Foundation for the ThoracicSurgery Training Fellowship.Received a grant from Ethicon for the Fellowship forAdvanced Minimally Invasive Surgery (MIS).Selected Drs. James Lubawski (Central DuPage Hospital)and Pablo Sanchez (University of Maryland) as the 2015F. Griffith Pearson Fellowship recipients.Received a multi-year grant from Medtronic for anAdvanced Valve Disease Educational Fellowshiplaunching in spring 2015.Hosted the AATS Graham Foundation Awardsreception at the AATS Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA tocongratulate the recent awardees.Announced 25 presenters for the Allied Health and 58presenters for the Resident Poster Competitions at the2015 AATS Annual Meeting.Named Dr. Victor Dayan of Hospital de Clinicas, CentroCardiovascular-Montevideo in Uruguay as recipient ofthe Edwards Lifesciences Advanced Treatments of ValveDisease Fellowship.1951197319851998llllThe Evarts A. Graham MemorialTraveling Fellowship established inDr. Graham’s honor.AATS Graham Foundation founded tomanage the Graham Traveling Fellowshipand serve as funding arm for AATSresearch initiatives.A two-year AATS research scholarshipprogram established. Each year’s scholarshiphonors one of the specialty’s major contributorto the science of CT Surgery.C. Walton Lillehei Forum initiated toprovide residents with the opportunityto present original research at theAATS Annual Meeting.
second alton ochsnerresearch scholarship2002-2004Yolonda Colson, MD, PhDBrigham & Women’s Hospital, Boston, MAYolonda Colson received her scholarship while at theBrigham and Women’s Hospital to support her projectentitled “Identification of Clinically Relevant Approachesto Nonablative Chimerism-Induced TransplantationTolerance.” Its success led to funding for a NIH-RO1grant and publication of several papers in high-impactjournals.Receiving an AATS Research scholarshiphelped me build a foundationof scientific credibility and respect from my peers.ct surgicalinvestigator program2014-2015Bo Yang, MDUniversity of Michigan Health SystemBo Yang’s study is aimed at modeling vascular smoothmuscle cell dysfunction by creating NOTCH 1 mutation inhuman-induced pleuripotent stem (iPS) cells. The projectseeks to determine the mechanisms involved in thoracicaneurysm formation in bicuspid aortic valve patients andhelp develop therapeutic strategies for preventing it.The research kick-started my career goals. I hadsignificant preliminary data to apply for AHA ScientistDevelopment and NIH K08 awards.20072012llSummer Intern Scholarship Programestablished, exposing first- and second-yearmedical students to work in North AmericanCT surgery departments.new in 2015In 2015, the AATS Graham Foundation will continue to make an impact on the future of CT surgery. In addition toalready-existing fellowships, scholarships and programs, we have added new initiatives that will enhance and growleadership, learning and innovation in the field.Advanced Valve Disease Educational FellowshipSponsored by MedtronicOffers surgeons the opportunity to interactively observevalvular heart disease specialists and connect with themabout treatment, technical skills, and management ofperioperative patients for a minimum of one month tothree months.Every Heartbeat Matters: 2015 AATSCardiovascular Valve Symposium in São Paulo, BrazilSponsored by Edwards Lifesciences FoundationProvides state-of-the-art valve knowledge tophysicians who treat underserved patients in Centraland South America. The symposium will be held onNovember 20 and 21.Fellowship for Advanced ThoracicMinimally Invasive Surgery (MIS)Sponsored by EthiconOffers North American young CT surgeons and theirsurgical teams the opportunity to enhance their skillsin thoracic minimally invasive surgery by spending aone- or two-day period at clinical sites.Fellowship for AdvancedEndobronchial Ultrasound (EBUS) TrainingSponsored by Olympus AmericaPermits young North American thoracic surgeons tospend between one and six months studying clinicaltechniques at an EBUS-proficient institution.James L. Cox Fellowship in Atrial Fibrillation SurgerySponsored by AtriCureGives newly graduated CT surgeons the opportunityto spend three months improving their atrialfibrillation techniques at a host institution.Every Heartbeat Matters Valve FellowshipSponsored by Edwards Lifesciences FoundationFunds the improvement of heart valve disease knowledgeand skill training for surgeons around the world who treatindividuals with limited access to healthcare. Surgeonsmay apply for up to three months of study.JCTSE Cardiothoracic SurgeryResident “Jeopardy” CompetitionGives CT resident teams of two the opportunity todisplay their cognitive, research and technical skills atthe AATS Annual Meeting. Each winning team memberreceives a 500 prize. The Foundation provides fundingfor the competition.Thoracic Surgery Training FellowshipSponsored by Ethicon China and ChineseInternational Medical FoundationOffers young Chinese surgeons the opportunity to spendbetween one month and one year obtaining advancedthoracic surgery skills at North American institutions.7lCritical Care Scholarshipadded, supporting residents toattend this important meeting.lResident Poster Competitioninitiated at the AATS AnnualMeeting.Complimentary one-year subscriptionsto JTCVS, Operative Techniques in Thoracic andCardiovascular Surgery and Seminars inThoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery distributedto North American residents and trainees.
ct surgicalinvestigator program2014-2015Felix Fernandez, MDEmory UniversityFelix Fernandez is performing a pilot study capturingpatient reported outcomes (PROs) from lung cancerresection patients and integrating them into Emory’sGeneral Thoracic Surgery Database of the Society ofThoracic Surgeons (STS). He is developing a capturemechanism, merging the information, and then usingthe combined data for comparative effectivenessresearch (CER).INv est i n t he f u t u r eEvery day, CT surgeons transform the lives of their patients.That’s why our work is essential.The AATS and the AATS Graham Foundation havenurtured CT specialists over the years. Our programsmake a difference by advancing patient care and ensuringexcellence in the field.Many of today’s leaders in the field benefited from ourprograms early in their careers. Current and futuregenerations of CT surgeons deserve the same opportunities.Our educational and training opportunities haveimpacted the skills of CT surgeons from around the worldand at every professional level. We have been in theforefront of supporting vital research leading to newtreatments, cutting-edge technologies and improvedtransplant management.Without the research infrastructure support bythis award, this clinical study would not be feasible.ct surgicalinvestigator program2014-2015Danielle Gottlieb, MDColumbia UniversityAs the world population ages, the incidence of cardiovasculardisease will continue to grow. In 1950, 205 million people inthe world were 60-years-old and older. The number of olderindividuals increased to almost 810 million in 2012 and isestimated to more than double to two (2) billion in 2050.1In 2015, we will be supporting over 20 programs thatenhance the education and skills of CT surgeons,residents and medical students. Programs that make animpact by driving leadership, learning and innovation.Be part of this important work and help us ensure highquality care for CT patients. Join the individuals, corporationsand organizations that are investing in present and future CTsurgeons. Become an AATS Graham Foundation donor.At the same time, the demand for CT surgeons couldgrow by as much as 46 percent, raising concerns that thenumber of qualified specialists might shrink — impactingquality of care.2Danielle Gottlieb wants to become a congenital heartsurgeon. Physicians in this specialty often facesituations in which implanted tissues do not grow inpediatric patients. Her research investigates genetranscription in growth of normal human fetal heartvalves to identify the mechanisms of normal tissue growth.This award has been essential for my research Theinformation could potentially have broad application incongenital heart surgery.81. United National Population Fund, Aging in the Twenty-first Century: A Celebration and A Challenge, pg.1, pdf/UNFPA-Report-Chapter1.pdf.2. Grover et al, “Shortage of Cardiovascular Surgeons is Likely by 2020,” Circulation, 2009; 120: 488-494, http://circ.ahajournals.org/content/120/6/488.full (Sources of Funding: This work was supported by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery and the Society of Thoracic Surgeons.)2013l2014lCardiothoracic SurgicalInvestigator Programsupported by 250,000 of funding.lHonoring Our Mentors Programcreated with the first in the series: theF. Griffith Pearson Fellowship.lFirst JCTSE Resident “Top Gun”Competition held at the AATSAnnual Meeting.Intuitive Surgical Robotics Fellowshipbegan, offering two-days of robotic surgerydidactic lectures and hands-on instruction.
Wäel C. Hanna, MDCM, MBA, FRCSCMcMaster University, St. Joseph’s HealthcareHamilton, ON, CanadaMark K. Ferguson, MDUniversity of Chicago, Chicago, ILEmmanuel P. Bessay, MD, PhDFourth Year Surgical ResidentTexas A&M, College Station, TXWäel C. Hanna was a F. G. Pearson FellowMark Ferguson was the first recipient of anMoishe Liberman. CETOC is a state-of-the-artinstitution for advanced esophagealNorthwestern Feinberg School of Medicine and isalways wanted to be a physician — sincenurses, and technicians of CETOC.But he grew up during the Liberian civil war.Quality medical care was limited. Still,he also learned the logistics and processes of acomplex endosonography program.him to be able to establish a goal, receive financialpowered by a series of lucky circumstances,Esophageal and Thoracic Endosonography Centrehis project demonstrated his ability to commitfollowed by a PhD from Vanderbilt University.opportunity that led to the successful launch of E TEC.Webster’s FallsI am aware of the vast surgical communityand execute a long-term effort. The scholarshipworking around the world that enhances academics andserved as a bridge taking him from youngHe plans to put his medical skills to useback in his home country.graham memorial traveling fellowship 2006-2007lymphatics then or now. However, the success ofhis bachelor’s degree in chemistry and biology, the fellowship was instrumental in creating theabroad and outside of his comfort zone.According to Ferguson, few people cared aboutleading to a college scholarship. Bessay received(E TEC) took place in October 2014.connections, colleagues and patients he met whileindependently in a high quality manner.His move to the United States wasThe first procedure at its newly-launchedtowards medicine were impacted by the personalmy ideas and the ability to conduct the researchpursue his medical education somewhere else.endosonography program at McMaster.The fellowship helped Mennander realize howhis personal career, outcomes in life and attitudeThe scholarship gave me confidence inmanager in Monrovia, Bessay decided to try tohim to develop a proposal for a complexand grow into a trustful teacher for the younger generation.and other support, and bring the project to fruition.After the war, while working as a warehouseInformation gleaned during the fellowship allowedMy destiny is to take responsibility of patients, colleaguesculmination of 10 years of work. It was exciting forcontinued to fuel his dream.Liberian Marketacademician to established clinical investigator.Mentors included Christopher McGregor,Hartzell Schaff and Thoralf Sundt, III at Mayo, andMichael Pellerin at Montreal Heart Institute.and clear excess lung water pharmacologically — thespent volunteering at local health clinicsvariety of endosonagraphic skills. In addition,Real role models made me feelwarmly welcomed as an equal among others.His ultimate goal was to manipulate lymph flowbasic medical training and timeDuring his training, Hanna was able to perfect aexpert surgeons he met during the program.Edward D. Churchill REsearch scholarship 1986-1988the time of his infant brother’s death.F. Griffith Pearson Fellowship 2014impressed with the “kind and friendly” attitude of thethe constant pressure to identify funding sources.His story is especially compelling. Bessay hadrapidly acquainted with the surgeons, residents,“somewhat” esoteric research intoThe award let me carry on the research without in his fourth year of surgical residency.I was warmly welcomed and becameClinics and Montreal Heart Institute. Mennander wasmediastinal lymphatics.Emmanuel Bessay has graduated fromprovince and the rest of Canada.His host institutions were The Mayo and Clevelandfor the scholarship to underwrite hisendothelial-smooth muscle interactions inSince being a Summer Intern Scholar,referral center for Quebecbroaden his perspective through travel and education.General Hospital. He appliedsummer intern scholar 2007and tracheobronchial procedures, and ahim with a “once in a lifetime” opportunity toformer Surgery Chair at Massachusettsadvantage after this internship. (2007)where his mentor was the Centre’s DirectorTraveling Fellowship believing that it would providehis mentor’s mentor — Edward D. Churchill,I find myself in an enviable position and at a superiorThoracic and Oesophageal Centre (CETOC),Ari Mennander applied for the Graham MemorialAATS Research Scholarship, which was named afterAs I prepare for my second year of medical school,at the University of Montreal’s CHUM EndoscopicAri Mennander, MD, PhDTampere University Hospital, Tampere, Finlandpragmatism for the benefit of the future.Home of Chicago-style jazzNäsinneula Observation Tower
Christian Kreutzer, MDHaifeng Wang, MDHospital Nacional Alejandro PosadasShanghai Pulmonary HospitalHospital Universitario AustralG r a ha m Me m o r i a l Traveling Fellow sh ip 1998-1999Shanghai, ChinaGraham Me morial Traveling Fe llowship 2013-2014Buenos Aires, ArgentinaHaifeng Wang, a thoracic attending surgeon atShanghai Pulmonary Hospital, wanted the opportunityChristian Kreutzer was chief CT resident at the Ricardoto visit the top hospitals in North America to learn fromGutierrez Children’s Hospital in Buenos Aires when hetheir best teachers.applied for a Graham fellowship. Drs. Aldo R. Castanedaand Rene G Favaloro — one of the preeminent CT surgeonsMy experience in the U.S. was unique. I couldn’t haveof the second half of the 20th century — mentored hisseen so many cases of tracheal surgeryapplication. He had started attending AATS meetings inand lung transplantation without the fellowship.1995 and was an active reader of and author for the JTCVSbut wanted more research exposure.He completed 10 months at Massachusetts GeneralHospital focusing on tracheal surgery under mentorThe high point of my fellowship wasDouglas Mathisen. Wang also spent a month each atresearch, research, research.Barnes-Jewish Hospital (St. Louis) studying lungtransplantation with G. Alexander Patterson and atHe studied at Boston Children’s Hospital under theCedars-Sinai Medical Center (LA) learning thoracoscopicmentorship of Drs. Richard Jonas and Pedro del Nido.surgery under Robert McKenna, Jr. In addition, heDuring his time in Boston, he published research onparticipated in a clinical research program and presentedRastelli repair for transpo
Raphael Bueno, MD Brigham and Women’s Hospital Members James D. Luketich, MD University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Mehmet C. Oz, MD NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center Jack A. Roth, MD University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Craig R. Smith, MD NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center
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