Recent News & Guidelines
Avant Foundation Research Grants 2019 Open for Expressions of Interest
ANZSCTS affinity partner Avant have informed the Society that the Avant Foundation grants program for 2019 has launched. In 2018, 17 grants worth $572,000 were awarded. For 2019 grants will be awarded to projects that focus on: Initiatives that develop and support...
read moreWebcast on Australian Clinical Guidelines for Atrial Fibrillation
Free Heart Foundation Webcast: 7:00-8:00pm AEDT Wednesday, 21 November 2018 Dr Norman Swan will chair a free webcast hosted by the Heart Foundation on Australia’s first guidelines for the diagnosis and management of adult patients with atrial fibrillation (AF). The...
read moreANZSCTS Database Newsletter Issue 6 – August 2018
Please see link for the latest newsletter from the ANZSCTS database program. ANZSCTS Database Newsletter Issue 6
read morePhilip Spratt Farewell Symposium
The Spratt Symposium is an event to celebrate A/Prof. Spratt's career in medicine, spanning 50 years. His contribution in this field is immensely inspirational. St Vincent's Hospital and the Garvan Institute are proud to present the Spratt Symposium. This symposium...
read moreRACS Library resources feedback
The RACS Library endeavours to provide an appropriate range of quality e-resources for Fellows, Trainees and IMGs. This includes generic resources relevant to all surgeons but also more specialised materials appropriate for the range of specialties or subspecialties...
read moreNational Heart Foundation of Australia Atrial Fibrillation & Heart Failure Guidelines
The ANZSCTS have endorsed guidelines for: The diagnosis and management of atrial fibrillation 2018 (full guideline, MJA executive summary) The prevention, detection and management of heart failure in Australia 2018 (full guideline, MJA executive summary) These have...
read moreFree cardiothoracic surgery webinar series for surgical trainees from The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh
The Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh (UK) is launching a series of free online webinars aimed at cardiothoracic surgical trainees. Each webinar in the series will be delivered by an expert in the field and will focus on a particular topic. We will be running...
read moreRegistrations are now open for ANZSCTS ASM 2018
Registrations are now open for the ANZSCTS 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting, Thursday 8 – Sunday 11 November 2018 at the Sofitel Noosa Pacific, Queensland, Australia. Full registration details Direct link to registration form Keynote speakers are: Professor Dr Volkmar...
read morePosition Vacant – Non SET Registrar Positions (2yrs+ Post Graduation) at Waikato Hospital
Applications are invited for the 2018/2019 year commencing 10 December 2018 for non SET Registrar Positions (2yrs+ Post Graduation) at Waikato Hospital. Waikato Hospital is a teaching hospital and the major tertiary referral centre providing specialised and emergency...
read moreNoosa ASM 2018 – New Workshop and Changes to ASM Schedule
Please find attached a ‘Save the Date’ flyer for the ASM that will be held in NOOSA, QLD between 8-11 November 2018. I wish to inform you of a number of changes to the schedule and format to the ASM. Please ensure you schedule your flights and accommodation so you...
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