The Stanford Cardiothoracic Transplantation three-day symposium will bring together the entire spectrum of the transplant team, including cardiothoracic surgeons, pulmonologists, cardiologists, nurse specialists, transplant coordinators, pharmacists, and dieticians to showcase the latest and upcoming breakthroughs in heart and lung transplantation. Topics covered will include: heart and lung donor and recipient management, organ allocation policies, organ procurement techniques, new risk assessment tools and diagnostic assays, updates in thoracic transplant recipient management and administrative aspects of successful thoracic transplant programs. Join us in shaping the future of cardiothoracic transplantation as we bring together an array of expertise, innovation, and collaboration at this immersive symposium for all members of the transplant team.

Registration
Registration Fees (Includes course materials, a welcome reception, daily breakfast, and a certificate of participation)

Early Bird Rates -  Register through 12/15/2025 for the discounted rates.
Physicians early - $650 
Nurses/AHPs Early - $475
Industry - $1,500 

Rates after 12/15/2025
Physicians early - $800 
Nurses/AHPs Early - $550
Industry - $1,500 

Tuition may be paid by Visa or MasterCard. Your email address is used for critical information, including registration confirmation, evaluation, and certificate. Be sure to include an email address that you check frequently.
STAP-eligible employees can use STAP funds towards the registration fees for this activity.  Complete the STAP Reimbursement Request Form and submit to your department administrator. 

A block of rooms has been reserved at a reduced at the Grand Hyatt Vail, for conference participants on a first-come, first-serve basis and may sell out before January 16, 2026. After this date, reservations will be accepted on a space available basis and the group rate is no longer guaranteed. Reserve your room HERE.

Credits
AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ (13.75 hours), ANCC Contact Hours (13.75 hours), Non-Physician Participation Credit (13.75 hours)

Target Audience
Specialties - Cardiology, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Cardiovascular Health, Critical Care & Pulmonology
Professions - Fellow/Resident, Non-Physician, Nurse, Physician, Student

Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners should be able to:

• Identify strategies for the optimal selection and management of heart and lung donors.
• Discuss the advances in organ procurement and preservation.
• Assess the implementation and progress of allocation for thoracic organs.
• Evaluate new techniques, essays, and studies for post-transplant monitoring.
• Address current controversies in recipient selection, organ allocation and transplant program metrics.

Accreditation
In support of improving patient care, Stanford Medicine is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team. 

Credit Designation 
American Medical Association (AMA) 
Stanford Medicine designates this Live Activity for a maximum of 13.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits^TM.  Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
Stanford Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 13.75 ANCC contact hours.