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CME

Please follow the steps below to claim CME or obtain a letter of attendance:

  • Log into the site using your badge number and email address you used for registration;
  • Complete the Post Meeting Evaluation Survey. This provides the AATS leadership with valuable feedback to aid in the planning of future meetings;
  • Enter the credits for each session you attended. A list of sessions are available online;
  • Download your CME Certificate or Certificate of Attendance.

The deadline to complete the evaluation and claim CME is August 31, 2023.

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ACCME Accreditation Statement

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

AMA Credit Designation Statement

The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this live activity for a maximum of 23.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Desired Learning Outcomes

At the end of this activity, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the latest techniques and current research specifically related to adult cardiac surgery, congenital heart disease, thoracic surgery, and perioperative care;
  • Select appropriate surgical procedures and other interventions for their own patients based upon results presented;
  • Incorporate the basic science developments and emerging technologies and techniques across the spectrum of cardiothoracic surgery;
  • Communicate current practice management necessary for the effective and safe delivery of patient care;
  • Translate expanded knowledge into practice for the improvement of patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Disclosure of Financial Relationships

The planners and faculty for this activity do not have any relevant relationships with ACCME-defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed here. All relevant relationships have been mitigated according to ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.