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: 
01/01/2027 - 6:30am CST to 12/31/2027 - 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. 

American Board of Surgery (ABS)

Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirement(s) of the American Board of Surgery’s Continuous Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABS credit.

American Board of Thoracic Surgery CC Credit
Successful completion of this CME activity enables the learner to earn credit toward the CME requirements of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery’s Maintenance of Certification program. It is the CME activity provider's responsibility to submit learner completion information to ACCME for the purpose of granting ABTS credit

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

There are no sessions in this series.