TSDA Boot Camp Welcome to the TSRA!

1. TSDA Boot CampWelcome to the TSRA! September 2019

2. Who We Are • Organization of all cardiothoracic (CT) surgery residents in North America – all residents are automatically members! • History: founded in 1997 as an extension of TSDA • Purpose: serves to represent the interests and needs of CT residents • Structure: • Executive Committee (EC) serves as leadership for the TSRA • Four committees: Projects, Education, Membership, and Communication • EC positions are elected at the start of the academic year, residents are free to join any committee(s)

3. Structure of the Executive Committee • Officers: • Xiaoying Lou, Emory University, President • Justin Watson, OHSU, Vice-President • Alex Brescia, University of Michigan, Secretary • Heidi Reich, Cleveland Clinic, Treasurer • Peter Chen, UT Health Science-Houston, Immediate Past-President • Committee Members: • David Blitzer, Columbia University • Jordan Bloom, MGH • Garrett Coyan, University of Pittsburgh • Jason Han, University of Pennsylvania • Clauden Louis, University of Rochester • James Mehaffey, University of Virginia • Anthony Mozer, Northwestern University

4. What We Provide • Resources: • TSRA Review of Cardiothoracic Surgery – now in it’s 2nd edition • TSRA Pocket Mentor • TSRA Review Multiple Choice Question App • TSRA Clinical Scenarios • TSRA Operative Dictations • TSRA Podcasts with 97 podcasts and counting • TSRA Intern Survival Guide • TSRA Algorithms – our newest resource available for purchase now • New this year: TSRA Clinical Scenarios – 2nd edition in progress, TSRA Literature Review, monthly resident newsletters, and more! • Networking: • Mentorship Program • Socials at AATS and STS

5. What We Provide • Research: • Opportunities to submit proposals to conduct research using the nation-wide resident listserv on projects related to resident education and training • Has resulted in numerous publications in top-ranked journals over the years • Any TSRA member can submit a research proposal! • Career Guidance: • STS/AATS Resident Luncheons • Transitions to Practice Resources • Awards: • Annual Socrates and McGoon Awards for faculty • TSRA/STS Traveling Fellowship • Global Surgery Fellowship • Collaborations with Other Societies: • TSRA members can apply for free “Fellow-in-Training” membership to the American College of Cardiology

6. How To Get Involved • Keep an eye out for monthly blast emails for the latest resources and opportunities for CT residents. • Find us at www.tsranet.org. • Follow our Twitter @TSRA_official. For general questions, feel free to contact us at tsrasurgery@gmail.com. • It’s not too late to join a committee! • Projects: podcasts, clinical scenarios revision, literature review project • Contact Clauden Louis, Projects Chair at clauden_louis@urmc.rochester.edu • Education: survey research proposals, Global Surgery & Traveling Fellowships, organizing STS luncheon, question bank and board preparation materials • Contact Hunter Mehaffey, Education Chair at jhm9t@hscmail.mcc.virginia.edu • Membership: mentorship program, outreach to general surgery residents, organizing AATS and STS socials/networking opportunities • Contact Jordan Bloom, Membership Chair at jpbloom@mgh.harvard.edu