To disseminate the latest science in transplantation surgery while safeguarding the health and safety of attendees, we have decided to hold the 21^st Annual State of the Art Winter Symposium virtually. Beginning on January 14, the sessions you’ve come to expect and enjoy—along with some innovative new ones—will be available from the comfort of your home or office. This format will allow more flexibility and an opportunity for those who are not able to travel. In addition, we can enjoy new ways of connecting and interacting while looking forward to our next in-person connection.

Please plan to join us for this first-ever virtual meeting dedicated to the art and science of transplant surgery!

Save the dates:

Recognition Award nominations open: Monday, August 3

Abstracts open: Monday, August 10
Click here to learn more and submit an abstract!

Registration opens: mid-September

Thank you to the Winter Symposium Planning Committee for their hard work developing this new version of our winter meeting. Stay tuned for more details!

Sincerely,

Marwan S. Abouljoud, MD, FACS, MMM
ASTS President

Honoring Our History, Forging Our Future

Registration

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Housing

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Acknowledgements

ASTS gratefully acknowledges the sponsors of the 2020 Winter Symposium:

Platinum Plus Level

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

Platinum Level

Care Dx, Inc.

Diamond Level

Natera Inc.

Veloxis Pharmaceuticals

Gold Level

Sanofi-Genzyme

Silver Level

Medtronic

Bronze Level

Hansa Biopharma

Continuing Medical Education

The American Society of Transplant Surgeons (ASTS) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

The American Society of Transplant Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 19.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Credit hours are subject to change and final credit hours will be provided on-site. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Board of Surgery (ABS) Maintenance of Certification (MOC) credits will be available to learners at the Winter Symposium again this year. The American Society of Transplant Surgeons designates this live activity for a maximum of 3.25 credits towards Part 2 of the American Board of Surgery requirements. Final credit hours are subject to change and will be provided on-site. This is an ideal opportunity to earn credits toward your ABS certification or re-certification. There is no extra cost to participate.

The following sessions are eligible for MOC. Eligible sessions will also be marked within the CME claiming system and the ASTSmeetings mobile app.

Technical Challenges - Liver (0.5 credits)
Technical Challenges - Kidney/Pancreas (0.75 credits)
Technical Challenges - Living Donation (0.75 credits)
AHPBA Session (1.25 credits)