Current and Future of Cardiac Surgery 2025

Add to Calendar Current and Future of Cardiac Surgery 2025 9/19/2025 7:30:00 AM 9/20/2025 12:00:00 PM America/Chicago For More Details: https://washu.cloud-cme.com/FutureCardiacSurgery Description: The Showcasing Excellence in Cardiac Surgery symposium is planned and implemented interprofessionally by physicians and nurse practitioners. This activity is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, fellows, nurses, perfusionists and anesthesia providers as well as physician associates specializing in cardiac surgery. This day and a half, in - person course will provide education through lectures,... Chase Park Plaza false MM/DD/YYYY


Date & Location
Friday, September 19, 2025, 7:30 AM - Saturday, September 20, 2025, 12:00 PM, Chase Park Plaza, St. Louis, MO

Target Audience
Specialties - Anesthesiology, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Thoracic Surgery
Professions - Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, Other, Physician

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.25 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (13.25 hours), IPCE Credits (13.25 hours)

Overview

The Showcasing Excellence in Cardiac Surgery symposium is planned and implemented interprofessionally by physicians and nurse practitioners. This activity is designed for physicians, nurse practitioners, residents, fellows, nurses, perfusionists and anesthesia providers as well as physician associates specializing in cardiac surgery. This day and a half, in - person course will provide education through lectures, case presentations, panel discussions, question & answer sessions, simulation, and small group discussions.

Day 1 will be focused on all aspects of cardiac surgery.

Day 2 will be focused on coronary revasculalization, program building and education of residents, fellows for multiple disciplines including cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, anesthesiology, critical care medicine, and surgical critical care. The activity will highlight best practices across cardiac surgery procedures. The goal of this activity is to enhance knowledge, skillsstrategy, performance, and patient care.


Objectives
At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to:

  1. Apply current guidelines and clinical evidence to determine optimal timing and appropriate patient selection for SAVR, TAVR, and the Ross Procedure.
  2. Demonstrate an evidencebased approach to diagnosing and managing the full spectrum of aortic pathology, including disease of the aortic valve, ascending aorta, aortic arch, and descending aorta.
  3. Implement effective strategies for the longitudinal followup and surveillance of patients with aortic disease to monitor progression and ensure timely intervention.

Registration

2 Day
Registration Fees

Through Sep. 4

After Sep 4

Physician

$200

$250

Non-Physician (excl. employee of pharma and devices, industry)

$100

$150

WU/BJC Physician

$150

$150

WU/BJC Nurse

$75

$75

Residents/ Fellows/ Trainees

Contact Katie Fuhs for 100% off discount code [email protected]

Employee of Industry (any role)

Contact Stacy Partrich to register at :
[email protected]

This is a continuing medical education activity intended for healthcare providers.

*** IMPORTANT NOTE for Employees of industry (e.g., pharmaceutical & device companies):
DO NOT REGISTER HERE. Please email [email protected] for pre-approval for attendance at this course. Should you register without pre-approval, your registration will be cancelled and refunded less a $25 administrative fee. 

Registration will be available until Thursday, September 18, 2025 12:00pm CT.  After this time, please register on-site.

Fees include enrollment, continuing education credits, educational materials, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshment breaks and daytime self-parking (paid registrants only).

Registration/Payment Policy: Your full payment in advance completes your registration and ensures your enrollment in this course. 

Cancellations: Registration fee less $50 administrative charge is refundable if cancellation is received in writing by emailing [email protected] by September 4, 2025. Registration fees are not transferrable.


Accreditation

In support of improving patient care, Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


Credits Available for this Activity:
American Medical Association (AMA)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.25 ANCC contact hours.

American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusionist (ABCP)
Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis designates this live activity for a maximum of 15.3 ABCP contact hours.

Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE)
This activity was planned by and for the healthcare team, and learners will receive 13.25 Interprofessional Continuing Education (IPCE) credits for learning and change.


Additional Information
Cancellation Policy

The cancellation cut-off dates and fees are specific to each course. Refer to the cancellation policy on the individual course page. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].

WashU Medicine CME reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred, such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.

Accessibility Statement

Continuing Medical Education at Washington University School of Medicine fully complies with the legal requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act rules and regulations thereof. If any participant of this meeting is in need of accommodations, please do not hesitate to submit written requests, at least one month prior to seminar date.