Dear Colleague,

I am pleased to invite you to a progressive postgraduate surgical educational opportunity: Masters of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery.

This educational concept involves well-known thought leaders in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery, creating an experience that is both didactic and interactive, focusing on a spectrum of the most complex thoracic surgical issues. We will review decision-making, operative strategies, advanced technical details, controversies, and management of complications.

Our second annual Masters Series for this new concept in education emphasizes education by well-known thought leaders in the field of Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery. We have received a phenomenally positive response from our chosen world-class faculty. We are certain you will agree that the faculty represent among the most knowledgeable and skilled MIS thoracic surgeons in the world.

The course was a great success last year. This year promises to be even more dynamic and successful! The course will include a wide variety of topics in Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery; focusing on advanced procedures, emerging techniques, and controversial issues, demonstrating difficult procedures and advanced techniques.

We hope you will join us!

Thomas D'Amico, MD
Professor of Thoracic Surgery
Program Director, Thoracic Surgery
Duke University Medical Center