Current and Future of Cardiac Surgery 2025

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


AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (11.50 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (11.50 hours), IPCE Credits (11.50 hours)

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.

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.

2 Day Registration Fees	Through Sep. 4	After Sep 4
Physician	$200	$250
Non-Physician (excl. employee of industry)	$100	$150
WU/BJC Physician	$150	$150
WU/BJC Nurse	$75	$75
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.

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 11.5 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 11.5 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 11.5 ABCP contact hours.

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

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.

Suggested Hotel Accommodations: 

The Chase Park Plaza Royal Sonesta St. Louis
212 N Kingshighway Blvd, St. Louis, MO 63108
Make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel.
WashU Rate: $191 + tax
Cut-Off date Tuesday, August 19^th, 2025. Online:https://book.passkey.com/go/CardiothoracicSurgeryCME2025
By phone: Reservations phone number is 314-633-3300

Doubletree by Hilton St. Louis Forest Park 
Adjacent to the conference center:
4550 Forest Park Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110
Make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel:
Ask for the Washington University Visitor rate.
Online at  Book your hotel Enter Code #3209101 under “special rate corporate”
By phone at 314-256-7777

Home 2 Suites by Hilton St. Louis/ Forest Park
920 S. Taylor Avenue, St. Louis, MO 63110
Make your hotel reservations directly with the hotel:
Online: Book your hotel
By phone: Reservations phone number is 314-531-4446

Please Note: Washington University is not responsible for airline, hotel reservations or any other travel expenses. Please confirm registration acceptance prior to purchase of nonrefundable or penalty airline tickets.

Transportation:
•    Taxis from the airport are approximately $40.
•    Uber and Lyft are also available.
•    MetroLink runs from the airport to the Medical Center
     (Central West End Station) for approximately $4.00.

The Washington University School of Medicine adheres to ACCME Criteria, Standards and Policies regarding industry support of continuing medical education. Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including Faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.

This activity may be supported in part by educational grants from various commercial organizations. A complete list of commercial supporters will be available at the time of the conference. Some companies may also exhibit.

Abbott Laboratories

This activity may be supported in part by educational grants from various commercial organizations. A complete list of commercial supporters will be available at the time of the conference. Some companies may also exhibit.

Gold Level

Alnylam Pharmaceuticals

AtriCure, Inc.

BD

Kiniksa Pharmaceuticals

Scanlan International, Inc.

Transonic

If you are a company and would like to exhibit or provide an educational grant for this educational program,
please contact Stacy Partrich at [email protected]