The Showcasing Excellence in Cardiac Surgery symposium, organized by physicians and nurse practitioners, is designed for healthcare professionals specializing in cardiac surgery, including physicians, NPs, residents, fellows, nurses, perfusionists, anesthesia providers, and physician associates. This day-and-a-half in-person course offers education through lectures, case presentations, panel discussions, Q&A sessions, simulations, and small group discussions.
Day 1 focuses on all aspects of cardiac surgery. Day 2 highlights coronary revascularization, program building, and education for multiple disciplines such as cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, anesthesiology, critical care medicine, and surgical critical care. The activity emphasizes best practices across cardiac surgery procedures to enhance knowledge, skills, strategies, performance, and patient care.