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By Julian A Smith
August 25, 2011
PRESIDENT’S POST- ASM NEWSLETTER
ASM 2011, Queenstown
The Queenstown ASM was an outstanding success held amongst stunning scenery and in great weather. Congratulations to Dick Bunton and the Organising Committee who put together a wonderful scientific and social program. The Techno Practicum College organised by Homayoun Jalali greatly enhanced the meeting. Dr. Michael Mack from Dallas, the current President of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons, Dr. David Adams from New York and Dr. William Walker from the UK were each excellent international visitors who presented on multiple occasions within the meeting and to the trainees. The scientific presentations from the recipients of the 2010 ASCTS Research Foundation grants were also of very high quality.
The Society gratefully acknowledges all those who organized, participated in or supported the 2011 ASM.
Annual General Meeting 2011
The minutes of the Annual General Meeting held on Monday August 8th are enclosed for your information.
Society Name Change
You will see from the minutes of the AGM that the Society will now be known as the Australian and New Zealand Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeons (ANZSCTS). Final approval for the name change from Consumer Affairs Victoria is pending.
ASM 2012, Hobart
After extensive discussion during the 2011 ASM, it has been decided to hold the 2012 ASM in Hobart from November 10th to 14th with Ash Hardikar and Mark Murton acting as Conveners.
ASM 2013, Darwin
The 2013 ASM will be held in Darwin from August 21st to 25th.
Current ASCTS Executive
President Julian Smith
Vice-President and Chairman, Board of Studies Michael Rowland
Honorary Secretary / Treasurer Robert Costa
Immediate Past-President David Marshman
ASCTS Representative on RACS Council Mark Edwards
Chairman, Science and Education Committee Peter Skillington
Elected Representative Australia Andrew Cochrane
Elected Representative New Zealand Harsh Singh
Chief Executive Michael Nugara
Chief Operating Officer Nick Danes
Julian Smith
ASCTS President
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