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The STS Boot Camp is designed to provide an experiential foundation and practice in basic cardiothoracic operating skills. Resident participants receive hands-on instruction and utilize high-fidelity simulators to enhance the learning experience and create real-world cases and emergency scenarios. For more information, check out this highlight video from the 2023 event. This year's event will take place at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare Hotel.
Agenda#
Day 1 - Thursday, August 22
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Time 7 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Event Welcome Reception |
Day 2 - Friday, August 23
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Time 7:15 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Event Registration |
| Time 7:15 - 8 a.m. | Event Breakfast |
| Time 7:45 - 8 a.m. | Event
Welcome & Overview of Events Johnathan C. Nesbitt, MD, Chair, STS Boot Camp |
| Time 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Event Exhibit Hours |
| Time 8 - 10 a.m. | Event Breakout Sessions I-VI |
| Time 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Event Morning Break / Visit Exhibits |
| Time 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Event Breakout Sessions I-VI |
| Time 12:30 p.m. | Event Lunch |
| Time 12:45 - 1 p.m. | Event
Presentation: STS Updated Jennifer C. Romano, MD, MS, STS President |
| Time 1 - 1:25 p.m. | Event
Lecture: Deliberate Practice James Fann, MD |
| Time 1:25 - 1:45 p.m. | Event Industry Presentation: AstraZeneca |
| Time 1:45 - 2 p.m. | Event Visit Exhibits |
| Time 2 - 4 p.m. | Event Breakout Sessions I-VI |
| Time 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Event Afternoon Break / Visit Exhibits |
| Time 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Event Breakout Sessions I-VI |
| Time 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Event Dinner |
| Time 7 - 7:30 p.m. | Event
How to Give and Receive Feedback in the OR Ara Vaporcivan, MD |
| Time 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Event
TRAINING SESSION: Mitral Valve Surgery Eugene Grossi, MD |
Day 3 - Saturday, August 24
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Time 7:15 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Event Registration / Exhibit Hours |
| Time 7:15 - 8 a.m. | Event Breakfast |
| Time 7:45 - 8 a.m. | Event
Presentation: Overview and Recap of Friday Johnathan C. Nesbitt, MD |
| Time 8 - 10 a.m. | Event Breakout Sessions I-VI |
| Time 10 - 10:30 a.m. | Event Morning Break / Visit Exhibits |
| Time 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Event Breakout Sessions I-VI |
| Time 12:30 p.m. | Event Lunch |
| Time 12:45 - 1 p.m. | Event
Presentation: ABTS Update Stephen C. Yang, MD |
| Time 1 - 1:45 p.m. | Event Industry Symposium: Arthrex |
| Time 1:45 - 2 p.m. | Event Visit Exhibits |
| Time 2 - 4 p.m. | Event Breakout Sessions I-VI |
| Time 4 - 4:30 p.m. | Event Afternoon Break / Visit Exhibits |
| Time 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | Event Breakout Sessions I-VI |
| Time 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. | Event Dinner |
| Time 7 - 7:20 p.m. | Event
The Importance of Performing Ablation James Edgerton, MD |
| Time 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. | Event
TRAINING SESSION: Aortic Valve Surgery John Ikonomidis, MD, PhD |
Day 4 - Sunday, August 25
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| Time 6:45 - 7:30 a.m. | Event Breakfast |
| Time 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. | Event Breakout Sessions I-VI |
| Time 9:30 - 9:45 a.m. | Event Morning Break |
| Time 9:45 - 11:45 a.m. | Event Breakout Sessions I-VI |
| Time 11:45 - 12 p.m. | Event Closing Remarks |
Registration and Travel#
Registration Fees
The 2024 registration fee is $1,250 per resident. Program Directors will be notified by STS if their resident was accepted to this year's Boot Camp and invoiced $1,250 to cover the registration fee. Questions? Contact the STS Education Department.
Travel and Housing
Programs are responsible for covering all travel-related expenses (airfare and ground transportation) and lodging expenses at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare. Programs also are responsible for making all travel arrangements and hotel reservations. A housing link to make reservations at the Marriott Chicago O’Hare will be provided after resident participation is confirmed. Residents are expected to stay a minimum of three nights from Thursday, August 22 through Sunday, August 25. It is at the program’s discretion whether or not each participant requires lodging for more than three nights.
Exhibitors#
View the Exhibitor Prospectus and submit your application today!