Canadian Cardiovascular Congress Bulletin, Issue 2

Québec City, Québec - October 20-24, 2007

CCC Bulletin - Issue No. 2 - May 2007

In This Issue

Call for LBCT

Have a Heart Bursary Program

Registration Edition

State-of-the-Art Lecture

Trainee Events

Québec City Night

Question of the Month?

What is your primary reason for attending Congress?

Enter your ANSWER...

Last Month's Question

Are you planning to attend CCC 2007 in Québec City?

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Participating Organizations

CCS

HSFC

CACR

CACT
CAS

CCCN

CHS
CIHR

CPCA

CSATVB

CSCS

CSCT

CSCP

Planning for the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC) is well underway and the meeting is shaping up to be one of the most successful events yet!

Here are some CCC 2007 planning highlights:

over 1100 abstract submissions received
40+ workshops proposed
98% of Booths sold in the Community Forum
anticipating over 3750 delegates from across Canada

Join the Cardiovascular community...

Connect with your colleagues and learn from world-renowned speakers, as they share their insights and successful experiences. This is the must-attend meeting for anyone involved in cardiovascular research or the delivery of cardiovascular care and services!

The CCC is growing in size and in programming. 2007 presents more opportunities to gain unique perspectives and to share knowledge with colleagues from coast-to-coast.

The Prelimary Program will be available mid-June.

Find it on:

www.cardiocongress.org

CALL FOR LBCT
Late Breaking Clinical Trial Submissions Trials are intended to highlight studies that are likely to significantly impact clinical practice. Submissions with Canadian context are encouraged. Submit now for presentation at the Canadian Cardiovascular Congress 2007. DEADLINE: June 29, 2007, midnight (EDT) SUBMIT NOW!

2007 Have a Heart Bursary Program

Canadian Cardiovascular Society Academy (CCSA) is calling for applications for the 2007 Have a Heart Bursary Program

The Have a Heart Bursary Program is a travel bursary designed to introduce promising young Canadian medical students, postgraduate trainees and basic scientists-in-training to the cardiovascular sciences by attending the annual Canadian Cardiovascular Congress (CCC).

The CCC is an outstanding venue for young promising students to learn and meet Canadian leaders in cardiovascular medicine.

Applicants should be committed to a future career in Canada.

We ask that you encourage individuals who you believe would meet the criteria to apply for this bursary program.

Application deadline is June 30th, 2007 - Applications are accepted online at www.ccs.ca

Note: Those already established in a cardiovascular residency program are not eligible to apply.

Exhibitor City Guide - Registration Edition
Discover Québec City while at CCC 2007 The Exhibitor City Guide - Registration Edition, available mid-June will feature detailed CCC registration, travel and accommodation information. Use it to find a complete listing of official hotels. NOTE: The 2007 deadline for Early Bird registration is AUGUST 15.

Monthly Feature on...

Professor John Cleland
State-of-the-Art Lecture

The CCS Scientific Program Committee is pleased to present Professor John Cleland, a world leading heart failure specialist from the UK, as keynote speaker.

Professor Cleland's research interests range from epidemiology and prevention to large randomized trials studying interventions in heart failure and related disease areas. He has also been involved in the development and implementation of heart failure guidelines for the application of current knowledge.

Be sure to attend this session on Monday, October 22nd!

Reasons for Trainees to attend...

Start your journey here...
transition from school to work

Take the opportunity for social and professional networking among peers and mentors.

Learn from leaders in the cardiovascular community.

CCC Trainee Events

The Canadian Cardiovascular Society and the Canadian Cardiovascular Society Academy are proud to offer the following programs to complement trainees' CCC experience. The following programs are designed by trainees.

6^th Annual Canadian Cardiovascular Trainee Day

Saturday, October 20, 2007, 12:00 - 17:00

Innovations in Cardiovascular Medicine and Patient Care

Trainee Day is a day for learning and networking with a flexible format to maximize the value for all who participate.

Click here to view Program Agenda

8^th Annual Cardiovascular Trainee Luncheon

Sunday, October 21, 2007, 12:00 - 14:00

Career Opportunities: Future in Cardiovascular Sciences

The Trainee Luncheon will host networking opportunities with both trainees and senior CCS Members.

Online registration opens mid-June on www.cardiocongress.org

Register early, space is limited!

Québec City Night - Great Entertainment

Enjoy a fun filled evening with multiple entertainment acts and a sampling of Québec's fine cuisine. This October 22nd event will be set in Québec City's fabled Fairmont Le Château Frontenac.

Back by popular demand, the Marginal Donors Band will be one of several entertainment groups performing throughout the night. You too can rock with the docs.

As the band name implies, The Marginal Donors Band features transplant physicians and surgeons sd musicians. The current line-up includes from Toronto General Hospital - Drs. Paul Greig (guitar), Heather Ross ('blue-eyed Diva of Soul' on lead vocals and alto sax), and Mark Cattral (guitar). In addition, the band members include Las Toth (bass) and Tom Rasky (drums).

Tickets are limited and sell out fast. Available as of June 15^th.