Delaware Valley Society of Thoracic Surgeons Fall Educational Program
We are thrilled to feature STS President-Elect Dr. Vinod Thourani!
Thursday, October 22, 2026, Starting at 6:00 PM
The Downtown Club
600 Chestnut St, in the Ledger Building
Philadelphia, PA 19106
Dr. Thourani will be presenting: *”The Transcatheter Valve Revolution: How CV Surgeons should prepare for the next 10 years.”
This no-charge event is open to Cardiac Surgeons and Trainees.
Agenda
6:00 pm -7:00 pm
Welcome Reception
7:00 pm -7:10 pm
Opening Remarks and Announcements
Basel Ramlawi, MD
7:10 pm – 7:20 pm
STS 2027 Scholarship Winner Introductions
Trey Entwistle, MD
7:20 pm – 7:40 pm
TAVR- the low-risk reality “Easy in, not so easy out”
7:30 pm – 7:35 pm
Introduction of Guest Speaker
Joe Bavaria, MD
7:40 pm – 8:10 pm
The Transcatheter Valve Revolution: How should CV Surgeons prepare for the NEXT 10 years?
Vinod Thourani, MD
8:10 pm – 8:30 pm
Discussion
8:35 pm
Adjournment