15th Annual Duke Masters of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

October 6, 2022 to October 8, 2022
  • The 15th Annual Duke Masters of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery brings together a faculty of world-renowned surgeons who will share the latest advancements in minimally invasive thoracic surgery techniques, through video-based presentations, panel discussions and debates. For over 20 years, course director Dr. Thomas D’Amico has taught thoracoscopic lobectomy and other minimally invasive procedures at medical institutions all over the world, and the Duke Masters continues to attract an international audience. The 15th Annual Duke Masters will again offer a practical robotic lab the day prior to the 2-day course. Breakout sessions will also be offered for Advance Practice Providers and First Assistants who assist in the OR to discuss operative considerations and assisting techniques.

Target Audience

  • Fellows
  • Nurse Practitioners
  • Physicians
  • Physician Assistants
  • Residents

Learning Objectives

  • Describe the advantages and technical considerations associated with the minimally invasive strategies in the management of basic and complex thoracic disorders
  • Discuss the conduct of minimally invasive thoracic surgery through analysis and critique of videos
  • Explain the process by which technically advanced procedures may be incorporated into surgical practice
  • Discuss controversial issues, emerging techniques, and future directions in minimally invasive thoracic surgery
Course summary
Available credit: 
  • 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 11.00 ANCC
  • 11.00 Attendance
  • 11.00 JA Credit - AH
    • 11.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
Registration Opens: 
10/08/2022
Registration Expires: 
10/08/2023
Activity Starts: 
10/06/2022 - 12:00pm EDT
Activity Ends: 
10/08/2022 - 3:30pm EDT
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Durham, NC 27705
United States
  • Thomas D'Amico

           Committee member, Course Director, Moderator, Speaker

  • Stafford (Scott) Balderson

           Committee member, Speaker

  • Matthew Hartwig

            Committee member, Moderator, Speaker

  • Shanda Blackmon

           Moderator, Speaker

  • Diego Gonzales Rivas

           Moderator, Speaker

  • Mark Onaitis

           Moderator, Speaker

  • Richard Lazzaro

           Moderator, Speaker

  • Paula Ugalde

          Moderator, Speaker

  • AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)
  • JA Credit - AH

Available Credit

  • 11.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
  • 11.00 ANCC
  • 11.00 Attendance
  • 11.00 JA Credit - AH
    • 11.00 Approved for AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™
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