March 2025
Dear NYSTS Members and Colleagues,
The 2025 NYSTS Spring meeting is approaching, and we are planning for an exciting and interactive in-person dinner conference at Riverpark (450 East 29th St) on Wednesday May 14, 2025. A cocktail hour will start at 6PM and be followed by dinner program at 7PM and a discussion of the journey and challenges of two prominent international surgeons who have built an academic practice in New York. We anticipate finishing by 9PM.
Our keynote speakers for the evening will be Dr. Mario Gaudino and Dr. Ismail El-Hamamsy. Dr. Gaudino is an internationally recognized expert in coronary disease and the lead investigator of the international Randomized Comparison of the Clinical Outcome of Single versus Multiple Arterial Grafts (ROMA) trial. Dr. El-Hamamsy is an internationally recognized expert in aortic surgery and one of the world’s premier Ross surgeons. They will speak about “A Transcontinental Surgeon’s Journey to the City That Never Sleeps.” We will also have research presentations from local cardiothoracic surgery residents and fellows.
The NYSTS has a long-standing history of successful meetings with attendees representing various institutions from throughout the New York area. We all appreciate the opportunity to interact with our peers across the city and the region, allowing us to collaborate and pursue our academic endeavors. The NYSTS remains steadfast in our commitment to the academic advancement of the field of cardiothoracic surgery by fostering the development of cardiothoracic surgeons and trainees in adult cardiac, congenital, structural heart and thoracic surgery.
TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR SPRING MEETING – Wednesday MAY 14th, 2025 – The Riverpark!
Be mindful thatTicket Sales will close down Saturday May 10th in order to finalize banquet seating. Please be sure to purchase your tickets before then.
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Abstract Submissions:
Residents and fellows are also encouraged to submit their abstracts and video presentations on their research series or interesting/unusual cases or techniques in the field of adult, congenital, structural heart and thoracic surgery. Each abstract will include a powerpoint or video presentation, followed by discussion from the audience. We are looking forward to learning about the impressive work that is being done across New York and the surrounding regions by our cardiac and thoracic surgery colleagues. Please join us and represent the amazing work that is being done at your program.
The top abstracts/videos for each track (cardiac and thoracic) will be selected and eligible to present at the Spring meeting. The residents will have 5 minutes for presentation, with a 5-slide powerpoint presentation or video. Each presentation will have a discussion involving the audience and panelists.
The details for submission are listed below. The deadline for submission is Wed, April 30th at 11.59pm.
Please note that research and clinical fellows/residents associated with a cardiothoracic surgery program in the New York area are eligible to present. Also note that videos/abstracts/manuscripts that have been published within the last 3 years are eligible for submission. Presentation at NYSTS will not preclude submission of your work to national and international meetings.
Please make sure to submit your name, EMAIL address, institution of your residency, category of submission, and date of any associated publication.
Research abstract:
-no more than 250 words
-maximum of 1 table and 1 figure (does not count towards word count) (2 figures or 2 tables is not allowed)
-please submit in pdf format
Video abstract:
-no more than 5 minutes
-please submit as high quality videos as possible but limit the size to 1 GB
-narration or text is required to explain case details plus a submission abstract accompanying the video
Click here to upload Submission.
Sincerely,
Christopher Lau, MD
President
Brian Housman, MD
Berhane Worku, MD
Program Committee Chairs