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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...
President’s Summer 2016 Newsletter
The Summer 2016 Newsletter from the ANZSCTS President, Trevor Fayers, is now available. Click below to view.
ANZSCTS Database Program – 2016 Update of Activities
Presentation delivered at the ANZSCTS Annual Scientific Meeting 2016, November 6-9, Cairns, Australia.
Patient Blood Management Guidelines – Quarterly Update July – November 2016
The Patient Blood Management Guidelines progress update for the July - November 2016 quarter 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
ANZSCTS Database Newsletter Issue 4 – October 2016
Please see link for the latest newsletter from the ANZSCTS database program. ANZSCTS Database Newsletter Issue 4
Avant Quality Improvement Grants Program 2016
Dear Members, Avant have developed a grants programs for doctors wishing to undertake quality improvement projects. Avant are glad to announce now that they have launched their Quality Improvement Grants program. The program offers up to $100,000 in funding for...
New journal alerting service from RACS Library
The RACS Library runs a great alerting service with Cardiothoracic Surgery recently added to the available e-journal subject sets. eTOCs = “electronic Table of Contents” alerts by email. Keep up-to-date with the latest articles. Alerts already in place. To join, just...
President’s Autumn 2016 Newsletter
The Autumn 2016 Newsletter from the ANZSCTS President, Prof Paul Bannon is now available to download here.
Cancer Australia Wiki Guidelines for Lung Cancer
The Cancer Australia Wiki Guidelines for Lung Cancer have recently been updated by the Lung Cancer Guideline Working Party. This resource addresses many questions using the PICO (Population-Intervention-Comparator-Outcome) approach. The evidence is summarised, a...