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Ann Thorac Surg 2004;78:1119
© 2004 The Society of Thoracic Surgeons

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Announcement

Fifty-First Annual Meeting November 4–6, 2004 Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Hotel Cancun, Mexico

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The Southern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA) will host its 51st Annual Meeting November 4–6, 2004, at the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach Hotel in Cancun, Mexico. An outstanding educational program has been developed for this beautiful location. The program features not only superb educational opportunities, but some outstanding social event and the camaraderie for which the STSA is so well known.

The postgraduate program will be held Thursday, November 4th, from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. The Scientific Sessions begin Thursday, November 4th in the afternoon and will continue until Saturday morning, November 6th. A video session will be held Thursday, November 4th, from 8:00 PM–10:15 PM. The program continues with moderated poster presentations on Friday from 12:30 PM–1:30 PM, and the new basic science forum on Saturday morning. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about cutting-edge technology and the latest techniques available to cardiothoracic surgeons. The meeting is open to all duly qualified physicians. Both members and nonmembers are urged to register in advance.

Registration and Fees

Advance registration forms, hotel reservation cards, and details regarding the transportation arrangements will be mailed to STSA members. Nonmembers should contact STSA by visiting the website at www.stsa.org, calling 800-685-7872, or faxing 312-202-5801 for more information.

Members may register for the scientific program for $325. This fee includes the Thursday postgraduate program, Thursday night video session, the Saturday morning coding workshop or ethics session, and the scientific sessions (forum and poster sessions are also included).

Residents and fellows may register without payment of a registration fee upon presentation of a letter from their chief of service. The fee for other physicians is $525, except speakers, who are exempt. Nurses and paramedical personnel may register upon payment of a $275 fee and presentation of a letter of introduction from a member. . . . [Full Text of this Article]