International Thoracic Surgical Oncology Summit 2026

The AATS International Thoracic Surgical Oncology Summit is a premier educational opportunity for everyone involved in the rapidly changing field of thoracic surgical oncology. The unparalleled content focuses on new technologies to stage and treat cancers of the lung, esophagus, mediastinum and pleura, as well as the latest biological and immunologic therapies used along with surgery to improve survival and quality of life for patients. Surgeons and oncologists will learn about novel approaches and how to employ them in their practices through a variety of interactive and informative presentations.

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) 

This Summit is designed to focus exclusively on thoracic surgical oncology with an emphasis on advanced surgical procedures, multidisciplinary care, clinical trials, diagnostics, and cutting-edge technologies that are needed to improve care for patients with cancers of the lung, esophagus, mediastinum and pleura. Educational content will be delivered by an international panel of experts via oral presentations from peer-reviewed abstract submissions, invited lecturers, debates, and multiple high-quality “how I do it” videos. At the end of this activity, participants will be able to apply the latest minimally invasive surgical and diagnostic techniques and how they intend to use improved understanding of molecular oncology in thoracic surgical oncology in their own practices.

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 11.0 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: Karl Storz

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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