Mechanical Support and Thoracic Transplantation Summit 2026

The AATS Mechanical Support and Thoracic Transplantation Summit is a two-day, state-of-the art summit that will focus on contemporary and novel mechanical oxygenation and circulatory support devices: technologies to support the heart and lung, both inside and outside the body.

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.

Delta Hotels Toronto
Toronto, Canada
Canada

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 program is designed to change the approaches physicians will take for different pathways for lung and heart support and utilizing less invasive mechanical options and techniques.

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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