About
Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society
The Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society consists of cardiothoracic surgeons dedicated to advancing the highest standards of excellence in patient care, through the education of health professionals and the public, and by supporting research and thoracic surgical training programs. It advocates at the national levels on behalf of thoracic surgeons and their patients.
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61st Annual Meeting
News & Announcements
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Meet your President: Doraid Jarrar, MD Dear Colleagues and Members of the Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society, Happy New Year! Welcome to our home page and exploring the many opportunities that the ECTSS has to offer. Although as a regional group we are a “small” society compared to national societies, we do stand on the shoulders of giants in the field of cardiothoracic surgery (see our history section) and provide an Annual Meeting where scientific rigor meets camaraderie and collegiality in the setting of a beautiful, family-friendly resort... 
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JEDI Committee Statement Mission: The ECTSS JEDI committee is committed to supporting the development of a diverse and inclusive cardiothoracic surgery workforce. We recognize that increasing representation of individuals with diverse backgrounds in cardiothoracic surgery will advance our profession, reduce health care disparities, and improve outcomes and access to health for all communities.
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ECTSS Statement Members of The Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society Standards and Ethics committee are committed to upholding the highest standards in clinical and scientific practice.
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Mission
The Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society consists of cardiothoracic surgeons dedicated to advancing the highest standards of excellence in patient care, through the education of health professionals and the public, and by supporting research and thoracic surgical training programs. It advocates at the national levels on behalf of thoracic surgeons and their patients.
Vision
The Eastern Cardiothoracic Surgical Society is an authoritative source of information, for cardiothoracic surgeons and others, on surgical treatment of thoracic disease. It promotes excellence in patient care by providing a forum for professional education and exchange of ideas, and serves as a reliable source of guidance for the public. It facilitates basic and clinical research and supports excellence in training for the future cardiothoracic surgeons. It is a cohesive voice in societal and governmental issues related to the practice of cardiothoracic surgery in the nation, by actively engaging in dialogue with national political leaders.
