The American Association for Thoracic Surgery is an international organization of more than 1,500 of the world's foremost cardiothoracic surgeons representing 41 countries. Founded in 1917, its members have a proven record of distinction within the specialty and have made significant contributions to the care and treatment of cardiothoracic disease throughout the world.



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The mission of the AATS has evolved since its founding almost 100 years ago to its present goal to Promote Scholarship, Innovation, and Leadership in Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery. Its leadership and its members aspire to emulate the motto: "A Century of Modeling Excellence"​ while holding to the AATS core values of Leadership, Scholarship, Mentoring, Excellence in Patient Care, Integrity and Professionalism.

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David R. Jones

David H. Adams

Deborah Shutters McClintock

Y. Joseph Woo

The Finance and Accounting team at the American Association for Thoracic Surgery oversees the organization’s financial health, ensuring compliance with regulations and ethical standards. This team manages budgeting, financial reporting, and accounting operations, providing strategic insights to support the AATS’s mission of promoting scholarship, innovation, and leadership in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery. Through effective financial management, they help enable the association to uphold its values of integrity, excellence, and professionalism in patient care.

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