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For the first time in a landmark Joint Session, these two societies which separately have recognized and celebrated the mentorship of their namesakes for so many years will come together this June in Austin, Texas. Together they will honor these great legends in cardiovascular surgery and welcome you to join them in an educational forum providing important updates on the latest advances in their fields.
The Denton A. Cooley Cardiovascular Surgical Society was organized and chartered on March 13, 1972 by active cardiovascular surgeons, residents and fellows at Texas Heart Institute as a tribute to Dr. Cooley, their mentor, for his contributions to cardiovascular surgery and physician education throughout the world. With more than 800 physician members representing 49 countries and 44 of the 50 United States, the Society meets biennially to fulfill its purposes of education, scientific exchange and social reunion.
A group of Michael E. DeBakey's trainees came together in 1976 with the goal of founding an organization to honor Dr. DeBakey, provide a forum for international scientific exchange, recognize superior surgeons and provide financial support for surgeons seeking postgraduate training at Baylor College of Medicine. The Michael E. DeBakey International Cardiovascular Surgical Society was founded January 20, 1977, and subsequently was renamed the Michael E. DeBakey International Surgical Society. This organization now perpetuates Dr. DeBakey's vision through scholarship, training and recognition, and holds a biennial meeting to accomplish these goals.
Needs and Goals
Cardiothoracic and general surgery are continuously changing and developing fields, with new understanding of pathology evolving into new modalities for treatment and innovative treatment approaches. Thus, there is an imperative need for surgeons dealing with cardiothoracic diseases to be updated on an ongoing basis on the etiology, functional abnormalities, disease processes, and state-of-the-art therapies in a broad range of areas, including cardiac, aortic, general thoracic, congenital heart and general surgery.
Target Audience
The intended audience for this continuing medical education activity includes cardiothoracic surgeons, vascular surgeons, general surgeons, residents, fellows, physician assistants, nurses, and perfusionists.
For details on educational objectives,educational methods and evaluation process, program and speakers, registration and accommodations, please see the full brochure.
Program Schedule Highlights
Thursday–June 10
8:00 AM Golf Tournament at Barton Creek
12:30 PM DeBakey Society and Cooley Society Board Meetings
1:45 PM Welcome and CME announcements
1:50 PM Session I begins
3:25 PM Break
3:53 PM Session II begins
5:05 PM DAC Society and MED Society Business Meetings
6:30 PM Welcome Reception
Friday–June 11
6:45 AM Registration/Continental Breakfast
7:55 AM Welcome
8:00 AM Session III begins
9:30 AM Break
10:05 AM Session IV begins
11:36 AM Introduction of Keynote Speaker
11:42 AM Keynote Address
12:30 PM Luncheon
1:45 PM Balance of the day and evening free
Saturday – June 12
6:45 AM Registration/Continental Breakfast
7:55 AM Welcome
8:00 AM Session V begins
9:32 AM Break
10:05 AM Session VI begins
12:00 NOON Meeting wrap-up
12:10 PM Lunch with speaker
1:30 PM Balance of the day free
6:30 PM Evening reception
7:15 PM Legends Dinner with special presentation
Sunday – June 7
8:00 AM Ethics Breakfast and Lecture
See  for details on program and faculty.
Speakers
Among the distinguished faculty for the symposium, the following speakers are on the program:
Keynote Address
Francisco G. Cigarroa, MD
Chancellor, The University of Texas System
Friday Luncheon
Kenneth L. Mattox, MD
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
Saturday Luncheon
W. Roy Smythe, MD
Texas A&M University Health Science Center
Scott & White Clinic, Temple, Texas
Sunday Ethics Breakfast
Baruch A. Brody, PhD
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas
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