Message from the Scientific Program Chair
Dear Colleagues,
Please join us at the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists 46th Annual Meeting and Workshops in beautiful Toronto, Canada, April 27-30, 2024. For the first time ever, the SCA annual meeting will be presented in collaboration with the American Association for Thoracic Surgeons (AATS). We are pleased to announce that registration to the SCA annual meeting grants full access to the entire AATS program except for paid sessions such as workshops. You won’t want to miss this exciting educational opportunity!
Almost all sessions are multidisciplinary with panels discussing heart failure, transcatheter heart procedures, adult congenital heart disease, transplantation, aortic surgery, mitral valve surgery, mechanical circulatory support, and coagulation/transfusion strategies. That is just naming a few. Additionally, for the first time, there will be a Leadership Summit to include the current SCA president, the current AATS president and the immediate past president of the American Society of Echocardiography. Join us to hear from these true leaders in our field.
As always, panels include experts from the world of cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, perfusion, critical care medicine, regional anesthesiology, law, and finance. Specific sessions are designed for trainees as the program offers a robust choice of presentations geared toward medical students, residents, and fellows. The workshops are state-of-the-art, hands-on opportunities to learn cutting edge technology from masters in the field.
Finally, pioneering discovery will be presented via abstract presentations, the crowd-pleasing SuperEcho session returns, and the PBLDs offer small group interaction with experts. View program details below.
We are thrilled to welcome you to Toronto in 2024!
See you there!
Mary Beth Brady, MD FASE
Chair, Scientific Program Committee 2024
Jonathan Ho, MD FASE
Vice Chair, Scientific Program Committee 2024
View Abstract Book
View Schedule at a Glance
View PBLDs
View Workshops
View Full Program
View Committee Meetings and Ancillary Events
View AATS Program
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Meeting Venue and Hotel Information
Meeting Venue
Metro Toronto Convention Centre
South Building
222 Bremner Boulevard
Toronto, Ontario
M5V 3L9
Canada
Hotel Information
Hilton Toronto – $329.00 CAD
Cut-off date: April 1, 2024
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Hyatt Regency Toronto – $329 CAD
Cut-off date: April 2, 2024
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Sheraton Toronto – $354 CAD
Cut-off date: April 2, 2024
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Westin Harbor Castle – $354 CAD
Cut-off date: April 2, 2024
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Look forward to:
- Amazing content delivered by experts in cardiothoracic anesthesiology, interventional cardiology, and cardiothoracic surgery.
- Experts will provide didactics, small group breakout teaching, and high yield discussions.
- Problem based learning discussions, scientific abstracts, and workshops are planned to optimize attendee learning and connection on critical cardiothoracic anesthesiology topics.
- Attendee networking, idea-sharing, and exhibits
This year, in-person you can:
- Attend live discussion sessions to help you discover up to date practice pathways and innovations in the field
- Register for Workshops and PBLDs tailored for YOUR educational needs
- Network with 1,200 other professionals in anesthesiology as well as thoracic surgeons to help you gain insight into your practice and career
- Connect with industry and exhibiting companies to learn about new products and programs
Accreditation Statement
The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
Designation Statement
The Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesiologists designates this live activity for a maximum of 31.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits ™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
In-person Registration Fees
| Annual Meeting Only | |||
| Early Bird Rate | Regular Rate | Gold Registration (Meeting + On-Demand) | |
| Member-Physician | $785 | $985 | $1384 |
| Member-Fellow | $350 | $550 | $749 |
| Member Resident | $350 | $550 | $749 |
| Member Medical Student | $0 (medical students are encouraged to join the SCA for $50 to take advantage of complimentary registration) | $199 | |
| Non-member Physician | $1,250 | $1,450 | $1949 |
| Non-member Resident | $400 | $600 | $799 |
| Non-member Fellow | $400 | $600 | $799 |
| Non-member Allied Health | $585 | $785 | $1084 |
| Annual Meeting and TAS Registration | ||
| Early Bird Rate | Regular Rate | |
| SCA Member | $1,180 | $1,480 |
| Member-Fellow | $550 | $850 |
| Member Resident | $550 | $850 |
| Non-member Physician | $1,900 | $2,200 |
| Non-member Resident | $650 | $950 |
| Non-member Fellow | $650 | $950 |
| TAS Only Registration | ||
| Early Bird Rate | Regular Rate | |
| SCA Member | $395 | $495 |
| Member-Fellow | $200 | $300 |
| Member Resident | $200 | $300 |
| Non-member Physician | $650 | $750 |
| Non-member Resident | $250 | $350 |
| Non-member Fellow | $250 | $350 |
Why Exhibit
On behalf of the SCA Leadership it is my pleasure to invite your support and participation at the Annual Thoracic Anesthesia Symposium on April 26 and the Annual Meeting and Workshops April 27-30. Please join us for the 2024 SCA Annual Events, an exceptional experience for one- on- one interaction, expertise sharing and more. Industry partners and technical exhibits continue to be an essential part of our meeting’s success. Thank you for considering our request for participation in the SCA Annual Events; we look forward to receiving your commitment. If you have any questions, please contact Tara Luczak, Tara@Veritasamc.com or 847-752-5572.
Scientific Program Committee
Mary Beth Brady, MD FASE
Chair / Board Liaison
Jonathan Ho, MD FASE
Vice-Chair
Stephanie Ibekwe, MD, MPH, MS Workshop and PBLD Coordinator
Parent-Committee Chair
Tara R. Brakke, MD, FASE
Member – Director, Fellow Resident Program
Jennifer Hargrave, DO
Member – Coordinator, Fellow Resident Program Liaison – OESC
Aidan Sharkey, MD
Liaison – Echo Week Program Planning Committee
Anne Cherry, MD
Liaison – Chair, Research Committee
Natalia Ivascu Girardi, MD
Liaison – SOCCA
Philip Kalarickal, MD
Liaison – CPI Committee
Amanda J. Rhee, MD
Liaison – QSV Committee
James Abernathy, MD
Liaison – STS Liaison
Randal S. Blank, MD, PhD
Liaison – Chair, TAS Program Planning Committee
Patrick Wouters, MD
Liaison – EACTAIC
Dalia Banks, MD, FASE
Member
Himani Bhatt, DO, MPH, FASE
Member
Megan Chacon, MD
Member
Adam Dalia, MD, MBA
Member
Abimbola O. Faloye, MD, FASE, FASA
Member
Mariya Geube, MD
Member
Reed E. Harvey, MD
Member
McKenzie Hollon, MD
Member
Ankit Jain, MD
Member
Choy R. Lewis, MD
Member
Michael A. Mazzeffi, MD, MPH
Member
Samhati Mondal, MD
Member
Peter Neuburger, MD
Member
Nirvik Pal, MD
Member
Jacob Raphael, MD
Member
Sarah C. Smith, MD
Member
Michele Sumler, MD
Member
Agnieszka Trzcinka, MD
Member
Kelly Ural, MD
Member
Alycia Wanat-Hawthorne, MD
Member
Covid: This SCA educational program will adhere to Canada’s law regarding Covid-19 mitigation practices in place at the time of the conference.
Cancellation Policy: All registration cancellations and refund requests must be made in writing by March 25, 2024. A refund of the full conference fee, minus a $100 administrative fee, will be given for cancellations received by that date. No refunds will be granted for requests postmarked after March 25, 2024. SCA reserves the right to substitute faculty or to cancel or reschedule sessions because of low enrollment or other unforeseen circumstances. If SCA must cancel the entire meeting, registrants will receive a full credit or refund of their paid registration fee. No refunds can be made for lodging, airfare, or any other expenses related to attending the meeting.
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