TSDA News and Events

Response to ACGME Proposed Changes Resident Duty Hours

TSDA recently joined  seven other cardiothoracic surgery organizations in a response to ACGME proposed changes to its resident duty hour standards. The letter, sent on August 9, 2010, was signed by George L. Hicks, Jr., MD, TSDA President, as well as representatives from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons, American Association for Thoracic Surgery, American Board of Thoracic Surgery, Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education, Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, Western Thoracic Surgical Association; and the Thoracic Surgery Residents Association. Once finalized, the new resident duty hour standards will go into effect on July 1, 2011. Click here to view the letter.


Save the Date

TSDA Congenital Program Directors Meeting
Sunday, October 24, 2010
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
Division Room
Westin O'Hare
Chicago, IL


TSDA Curriculum Committee Meeting
Friday, November 5, 2010
12:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Grand Harbor Salon 6
Disney's Yacht & Beach Club
Orlando, FL


TSDA General Session
Saturday, January 29, 2011
1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
San Diego, CA 


2011 TSDA In-Training Exam 
Exam Day: April 9, 2011
Backup Exam: April 16, 2011


2011 Match for 2012 Appointment Year
Match Opens: January 5, 2011
Ranking Option Opens: April 6, 2011
Quota Change Deadline: May 11, 2011
Ranking Option Closes: May 25, 2011
Match Day: June 8, 2011



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