Aortic Symposium 2026

The 2026 AATS Aortic Symposium, a biennial symposium that spans nearly 40 years, is a two-day meeting focused on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of aortic aneurysms and dissections. This conference is designed for cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists, CT residents, perfusionists, ICU and OR nurses and those involved with the care of individuals with aortic disease. The meeting has come to be recognized as the primary international forum for this aspect of cardiothoracic surgery.

Course summary

Available credit: 
  • 11.00 ABS Accredited CME

    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.00 ABTS Accredited CME
    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment / Patient Safety / Performance in Practice requirements] of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.
  • 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this Live activity for a maximum of 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 11.00 Participation
Course opens: 
09/01/2026
Course expires: 
12/31/2026
Cost:
$0.00

You may view the full online program here.

Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
New York, NY
United States

Disclosure of Financial Relationships

The individuals in control of content for this activity do not have any relevant relationships with ACCME defined ineligible companies to disclose unless listed below. All relevant relationships are mitigated prior to the start of the activity according to The Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

Purpose (Desired Learning Outcome)

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

  • Analyze the natural history, evaluation, and imaging of aneurysms involving the ascending, arch and thoracoabdominal aorta, and design a management plan for their treatment, including the use of endovascular and open surgical approaches.
  • Implement surgical options for replacing or preserving the aortic valve during aortic root replacement.
  • Evaluate operative strategies for open arch, descending and thoracoabdominal aneurysm procedures, as well as aortic dissection procedures.
  • Discuss approaches to cerebral and spinal cord protection during aneurysm surgery.

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 [course-credit-awarded-single:max] AMA PRA Category 1 CreditsTM. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Maintenance of Certification 

ABS Recognition Statement

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.  

ABTS Recognition Statement

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.

Disclosure of Commercial Support

The AATS received commercial support from: These will be disclosed as confirmed

For further information on the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Standards for Integrity & Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, please visit www.accme.org.

Available Credit

  • 11.00 ABS Accredited CME

    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment] requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.
  • 1.00 ABTS Accredited CME
    Successful completion of this CME activity, [which includes participation in the evaluation component], enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME [and Self-Assessment / Patient Safety / Performance in Practice requirements] of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider’s responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit.
  • 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
    The American Association for Thoracic Surgery designates this Live activity for a maximum of 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
  • 11.00 Participation

Price

Cost:
$0.00
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