Dear NYSTS Members, Friends, and Colleagues,
It is with great pleasure that the New York Society for Thoracic Surgery welcomes you to the new academic year 2025-2026.
The NYSTS is now approaching its 108th birthday. The society has been a strong presence and a point of reference for young cardiothoracic surgeons, educating and mentoring young trainees. I want to thank you for your enthusiastic support over the years that has kept the NYSTS traditions of scientific investigation, collegial discussion, and education available to current and future members. I am honored to serve as this year’s President. But first, I must thank our recent Presidents: Dr. Christopher Lau, Dr. Benjamin Lee, and Dr. Luigi Pirelli, all of which have worked tirelessly to promote the NYSTS mission.
For over a century, the NYSTS has been a forum for meeting and gathering with colleagues in our region, allowing for important discussions and collaborations amongst our institutions. I hope that this’ year’s programs will continue to foster these partnerships.
I would like to introduce this year’s council and committee members and thank them for their hard work to promote the Society’s mission:
Dr. Charles Mack– Vice President
Dr. Sebron Harrison – Secretary/Treasurer
Dr. Katherine Gray – Membership Committee
Dr. Brian Houseman and Dr. Ali Hage – Program Committee
Dr. Berhane Worku and Dr. Michael Salna – Educational Committee
Dr. Katherine Phillips – Resident Liaison
Dr. Eugene Grossi – Webmaster
The council has already been working to schedule this year’s events.
We will continue to hold our Fall and Spring dinner meetings. The Fall meeting has been scheduled for October 22, 2025. Please mark your calendars, and keep an eye out for more details. The annual Mock Oral examination will continue to be held in the virtual format at the end of March. We are hoping to roll out a new resident/fellow event in January. Stay tuned for more details.
I wish you all a wonderful summer. I look forward to seeing you all at the Fall Meeting in October. The Society welcomes any suggestions, feedback, and we value your active membership and participation.
Sincerely,
Amie Kent
President, NYSTS