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ANZSCTS ASM 2016 Abstracts Published in Heart, Lung & Circulation
The 2016 Cairns ASM abstracts are freely available to view via the Heart Lung and Circulation website. http://www.heartlungcirc.org/issue/S1443-9506(17)X0012-7
RACS Library
Please find the details below regarding accessing/searching the library’s resources and services. Accessing the Library Effectively Login to the Library website Click on icon (top right) Try the Trainee Resources page Find full text online books, e-journals...
ANZSCTS patient data and comparative reports now available for members to download
All ANZSCTS members that currently operate at units contributing to the ANZSCTS Database can now download their patients’ data. Members can now also download reports directly from the web system. These new reports compare individual performance to all other members...
President’s Summer 2018 Newsletter
The Summer 2018 Newsletter from the ANZSCTS President, Trevor Fayers, is now available to download here.
Patient Blood Management Guidelines Update – January 2018
The Patient Blood Management Guidelines progress update for January 2018 is now available on the National Blood Authority website and the pdf below. Any questions about this update can be sent to guidelines@blood.gov.au. Download Update
ATCSA/ANZSCTS ASM 2017 Photos
Thank you to everyone who attended the ATCSA/ANZSCTS Annual Scientific Meeting 2017, held recently in Melbourne. Below are a selection of the photos from the event. All of the photos are available on the Society Flickr page.
Queensland Oesophagogastric Surgery Quality Index
The latest Queensland Oesophago-Gastric Cancer Collaborative (QOGCC) report has been released on behalf of the Queensland Cancer Control Safety and Quality Partnership (The Partnership). This new report provides a comprehensive analysis of oesophagogastric cancer...
Diarise: RACS ASC 2018 Sydney and RACS ASC 2019 Thailand
Please diarise the 2018 and 2019 RACS ASC meetings. RACS ASC 2018 - International Convention Centre, Sydney, 7 - 11 May 2018 Please refer to the Save the Date flyer for details. There will again be a strong Cardiothoracic Surgery Program led by our Co-Convenors...
Dr Patrick Pritzwald-Stegmann Cardiothoracic Young Achievers Award
In conjunction with the Research, Audit and Academic Surgery (RAAS) Division of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons, ANZSCTS has established a fund in Patrick Pritzwald-Stegmann’s honour. It will be called the Dr Patrick Pritzwald-Stegmann Cardiothoracic Young...
Progress Report detailing RACS work in 2016 to address discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment
RACS have provided the Society with a Progress Report detailing their work in 2016 to address discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment (DBSH) in the practice of surgery in Australia and New Zealand. Highlights of RACS progress against their Building Respect,...
ANZSCTS Database Newsletter Issue 5 – March 2017
Please see link for issue 5 of the ANZSCTS Database Program newsletter. ANZSCTS Database Newsletter Issue 5
National Geographic Interview Dr Emily Granger and Dr Paul Jansz
National Geographic have interviewed two Australian Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Dr Emily Granger and Dr Paul Jansz, as part of their documentary series Miracle Hospital at St Vincent's Hospital, Sydney. See link below for the interview with Dr Emily Granger:...
Avant’s Doctor in Training Research Scholarship Program 2017
At Avant we understand the pressures you face as a doctor in training. Making a contribution to medicine through research is rewarding, it can also be one of the best ways to enhance your career. That’s why we are pleased to offer the Avant Doctor in Training Research...
ANZSCTS ASM 2016 Photos
Thank you to everyone who attended the ANZSCTS Annual Scientific Meeting 2016, held recently in Cairns. Below are a selection of the photos from the event. All of the photos are available on our Flickr page.
ANZSCTS ASM 2016 Presentations
Selected presentations from the recent Annual Scientific Meeting 2016 in Cairns are now available to watch (login required). The presentations are in the new Resources section, along with other helpful & educational videos. If members have any other videos or...