Course Director: 
Program Directors: Dr. Jessica Donington and Dr. Darren Bryan Planning Committee: Dr. Matthew Wheelwright, Dr. Micaela Collins, and Dr. Srineil Vuthaluru
Series date: 
01/01/2026 - 6:30am CST to 12/31/2026 - 7:15am CST

Accreditation Statement

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Credit Designation Statement 

The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. 

Description 

This accredited activity fosters collaborative, professional growth through critical review and discussion of recent cardiothoracic literature. Designed for medical students, residents, and fellows interested in thoracic surgery, participants engage weekly in an interactive journal club format, both in-person and online. Through thoughtful, evidence-based conversation, learners enhance their understanding of innovation, research, and clinical practice trends. By strengthening analytical and communication skills, the activity aims to empower participants to deliver patient care informed by current evidence and multidisciplinary perspectives, ultimately elevating patient outcomes within the cardiothoracic specialty.

Series location: 
UCMC
Chicago, IL 60637
United States
ACGME/ABMS Core Competencies: 
Patient Care and Procedural Skills
Medical Knowledge
Practice-based Learning and Improvement
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Professionalism
Systems-based Practice

Sessions

Session Datesort descending
Bioprosthetic vs Mechanical Aortic Valve Replacement in Patients 40 to 75 Years of Age 01/20/2026 - 6:30am to 7:15am
ROOBY: On-Pump vs Off-Pump CABG 02/17/2026 - 6:30am to 7:15am
Health Consequences of Thymus Removal in Adults, NEJM 2023 03/17/2026 - 6:30am to 7:15am
MATTERHORN: Perioperative Durvalumab in Gastric and GE Junction Cancer 04/21/2026 - 6:30am to 7:15am
VERITAS and RELIANT Trials 05/19/2026 - 6:30am to 7:15am
MIST trials 06/16/2026 - 6:30am to 7:15am
Myasthenia Gravis Patients Receiving Prednisone Therapy (MGTX) trial 08/18/2026 - 6:30am to 7:15am
RAPCO 10 year 09/15/2026 - 6:30am to 7:15am