Who is SACS?
The South Atlantic Cardiovascular Society (SACS) is a not-for-profit, professional organization that works to promote the advancement of current knowledge and skills in the field of cardiovascular care, and to improve patient care by bringing together cardiologists and cardiac surgeons in collaborative discussions regarding the optimal treatment of cardiac conditions, whether medical or surgical.
The core of the organization is comprised of cardiac-care professionals in the South Atlantic states of Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia; however SACS is open to all cardiac-health professionals.
Mission Statement
The South Atlantic Cardiovascular Society works to promote the advancement of current knowledge and skills in the field of cardiovascular care and to improve cardiovascular patient care. SACS accomplishes this goal through its annual meeting, an educational symposium featuring an outstanding scientific program and offering CME credits for cardiac care professionals. This professional association is led by a steering committee of distinguished cardiologists and cardiovascular surgeons.
2010 Steering Committee
Florida:
Kevin Accola, M.D.
Wayne Batchelor, M.D.
Pat Murrah, M.D.
Kerry Schwartz, M.D.
Mark Steiner, M.D.
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Georgia:
Philip Bates Bailey, M.D.
Marshall Dunaway, M.D.
Robert Ferguson, M.D.
Cullen Morris, M.D.
Doug Morris, M.D.
Vinod Thourani, M.D.
David Vega, M.D.
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North Carolina:
Don Glower, M.D.
John Hammon, M.D.
Mike Rinaldi, M.D.
R. Mark Stiegel, M.D.
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South Carolina:
F. Curtis Bryan, M.D.
David Ike, M.D.
William Jackson, M.D.
Scott Ross, M.D.
John Sutton, III, M.D.
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Virginia:
Lenox Baker, M.D.
Ivan Crosby, M.D.
John Kern M.D.
Jonathan Philpott, M.D.
Deepak Talreja, M.D.
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Why Attend?
From “Health Care Reform” to “Code Stemi - Revelation and Realities”, the SACS 2010 Annual Meeting will address timely topics that are being discussed by cardiac care professionals in hospital hallways, physicians’ offices and research clinics across the country. The unique format of this Annual Meeting allows for the latest scientific information to be presented with lively dialogue, pro/con debate and case presentations.
Whether a first-time attendee or a seasoned participant, everyone leaves the conference with an enhanced knowledge of new technologies and scientific-based strategies related to the treatment of the cardiovascular patient.
Comments overheard at SACS 2009 included:
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"The only meeting where I've seen cases discussed openly between surgeons and cardiologists"
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"A stimulating scientific program"
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"The case presentation and audience participation is outstanding"
We invite you to experience this meeting for yourself. Register for the meeting today!
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ACCREDITATION
This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas, Elements and Policies of the South Carolina Medical Association (SCMA) through the joint sponsorship of Sisters of Charity Providence Hospital and the South Atlantic Cardiovascular Society. Sisters of Charity Providence Hospital is accredited by SCMA to provide continuing medical education for physicians.
The 2010 educational program will offer a minimum of 7.75 CME credits.
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