Association of Black Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons - ABCTS

Studies continue to show that race is a factor in operative mortality for African Americans.

African Americans, particularly males, are more likely to die following cardio-thoracic surgery than Whites.

Highlights

ABCTS Young Investigator’s Award has been renamed to
    The Daniel Hale Williams Memorial Research Award
    more information forthcoming

    Current Award Recipient Dr. John C. Norman
U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services acknowledges
    ABCTS Symposium at STS Meeting
See moments from our previous Winter Meetings
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ABCTS Opportunities for Support

Surgeons Abroad
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgeons will volunteer to perform surgery in Africa and the West Indies and teach surgical techniques and the use of the most advanced surgical equipment.

Fellowships in Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery
Fellowships will be developed and supported financially to encourage qualified individuals to train in the field of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery. Members of the ABCTS will mentor the fellows to ensure successful outcomes.

Research and Clinical Trials
ABCTS encourages the development of research projects and clinical trials to determine the efficacy of current and developing interventional techniques, with particular attention to ethnic minorities and medically underserved communities.

Undergraduate Summer Scholar Program
ABCTS will pair surgeons with interested undergraduates for a weeklong shadow program. The undergraduate student will spend a week observing surgeries, attending lectures and observing the surgeon in a clinical or academic setting.

Welcome to the Association of Black Cardiovascular Thoracic Surgeons, ABCTS, web site.

The members of the ABCTS are committed to lowering mortality rates for cardiovascular disease among African Americans by increasing access to effective treatment modalities, providing training for cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons and promoting the prevention of cardiovascular disease.

Please view our pages for information about meetings, events and membership.

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