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This activity has been planned and implemented by the Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education & Professional Development and Cine-Med for the advancement of patient care. The Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education & Professional Development is accredited by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing education for the health care team.

Credit Designation

Duke University Health System Department of Clinical Education & Professional Development designates this live activity for a maximum of 14.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™.  Physicians should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

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• Nurses

Learn about the most recent advances in minimally invasive thoracic surgery, discuss the technical aspects of the most challenging procedures with national international experts, and share your most difficult cases with knowledgeable and skilled faculty.

This postgraduate course emphasizes the use of video-based education and in-depth discussion of technical details by faculty who are experts in their field. 

Target Audience

This activity is designed to meet the continuing education needs of thoracic surgeons, as well as others who may assist thoracic surgeons in practice.  Although the curriculum focuses on the most challenging and complex procedures, fellows and residents in thoracic and surgical training programs have also benefited from this course, as have physician assistants and other operative personnel.

Learning Objectives

After attending this program, participants should be able to:

Describe the advantages and technical considerations associated with the minimally invasive strategies in the management of basic and complex thoracic disorders

Discuss the conduct of minimally invasive thoracic surgery through analysis and critique of videos

Explain the process by which technically advanced procedures may be incorporated into surgical practice

Discuss controversial issues, emerging techniques, and future directions in minimally invasive thoracic surgery

Thomas A. D’Amico, MD - Course Director

Gary Hock Endowed Professor and Vice Chair of Surgery

Chief, Section of General Thoracic Surgery

Program Director, Thoracic Surgery

Duke University School of Medicine 

Matthew Hartwig, MD

Associate Professor

Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Duke University School of Medicine

Betty Tong, MD

Associate Professor

Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Duke University School of Medicine

S. Scott Balderson, PA-C

Division of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery

Duke University School of Medicine

Guest Faculty

Mark Berry, MD

Associate Professor

Division of Thoracic Surgery 

Stanford University School of Medicine

Bernard Park, MD

Deputy Chief of Clinical Affairs

​Thoracic Surgery

​Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Inderpal Sarkaria, MD

​Assistant Professor of Surgery

Director of Thoracic Robotic Surgery

Vice Chair, Clinical Affairs

Department of Cardiothoracic Surgery

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center

USD

Group registrations not allowed

Accompanying persons not allowed

We don’t accept Online Abstracts

Waldorf Astoria

14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane

Orlando, Florida 32821

1-888-353-2009

407-597-5500 (Fax: 407-597-5501)

To make reservations, visit the Waldorf Astoria website to book on-line. A limited block of rooms has been reserved at the special rate of $224 per night plus tax. Attendees must reference group convention code  WDMC  when making  reservations at the Waldorf Astoria by calling 1-888-353-2009. The cut-off date for accepting reservations into the room block is August 24. Reservation requests after this date will be accepted on a space available basis. Please note, room type is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please book as soon as possible especially if you plan to arrive before the conference start date of September 20 or stay the weekend to secure your room.

Submission Info

DUMC Box 3704

2301 Erwin Rd.

Durham, North Carolina 27710

Phone: 919-681-3445

DUMC Box 3704

2301 Erwin Rd.

Durham, North Carolina 27710

Phone: 919-681-3445