2026 Stanford Cardiothoracic Transplantation Symposium

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 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.

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

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 12.00 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 12.0 ANCC contact hours.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received in writing no less than 20 days before the course will be refunded, less a 20% administrative fee. No refunds will be made on cancellations received after that date. Please send cancellation requests to [email protected].
Stanford University School of Medicine reserves the right to cancel or postpone this program if necessary; in the event of cancellation, course fees will be fully refunded. We are not responsible for other costs incurred such as non-refundable airline tickets or hotel penalties.
Accessibility Statement  Stanford University School of Medicine is committed to ensuring that its programs, services, goods and facilities are accessible to individuals with disabilities as specified under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008.  If you have needs that require special accommodations, including dietary concerns, please contact the CME.

Cultural and Linguistic Competency The planners and speakers of this CME activity have been encouraged to address cultural issues relevant to their topic area for the purpose of complying with California Assembly Bill 1195. Moreover, the Stanford University School of Medicine Multicultural Health Portal contains many useful cultural and linguistic competency tools including culture guides, language access information and pertinent state and federal laws.  You are encouraged to visit the Multicultural Health Portal: https://laneguides.stanford.edu/multicultural-health

For activity related questions, please contact
Name: Sonia Vittori      
Title: Education Events Specialist  
Email: [email protected]

For CME general questions, please contact 
Email: [email protected]

Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education (SCCME) is committed to providing a safe and healthy environment for event attendees and staff members.  SCCME’s decisions and preventive measures will be guided by the requirements and recommendations of Stanford, as well as any federal, state, and local health authorities.  We will continue to monitor the evolving situation and guidelines. 

Conference Location:
Grand Hyatt Vail
1300 Westhaven Dr.

Vail, CO  970-476-1234 [email protected] 

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.

The Grand Hyatt, Vail resort has a number of on-site activities, make a reservation at Topgolf Swing Suites or Axe Throwing or satisfy your sweet tooth with a s'mores roast. Click here to view all of the Grant Hyatt, Vail resort activities.

Plus Taxes 10.8%, resort fee: $25 per room, per night

Mitigation of Relevant Financial Relationships

Stanford Medicine adheres to the Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education.

Disclosure of faculty and their commercial relationships will be made prior to the activity.

Member Information

Role in activity

Nature of Relationship(s) / Name of Ineligible Company(s)

Deborah J Levine, MD
Professor of Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine

Co-Course Director

Nothing to disclose

Gundeep Dhillon, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine
Stanford University

Co-Course Director and Reviewer

Nothing to disclose

Brandon A Guenthart, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Stanford University

Planner

Nothing to disclose

Kiran Kaur Khush, MD
LEAD Mentor, Professor of Medicine
Stanford University School of Medicine

Planner

Advisor-CareDx, Inc.|Speakers Bureau-CareDx, Inc.

John Ward MacArthur, MD
Surgical Director, Heart-Lung & Lung Transplantation; Assistant Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Stanford University School of Medicine

Planner

Nothing to disclose

Jeffrey Teuteberg, MD
Professor, Cardiovascular Medicine
Stanford University

Planner

Consulting Fee-Abbott Laboratories|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Abiomed, Inc.|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-CareDx|Speakers Bureau-CareDx|Speakers Bureau-Medtronic, Inc.|Speakers Bureau-Paragonix|Membership on Advisory Committees or Review Panels, Board Membership, etc.-Takeda Pharmaceuticals, Inc.|Speakers Bureau-Cytokinetics (Relationship has ended)|Consulting Fee-CVRx, Inc.

Joseph Woo, MD
Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery
Stanford University

Planner

Nothing to disclose

We recognize the value of strategic partnerships in advancing medical education and improving patient outcomes and thank you for your time and consideration. By becoming a sponsor or exhibitor, you will help support Stanford Medicine's mission to address critical healthcare needs while making a meaningful impact on the success of our learning experiences.

TERMS & CONDITIONS

Company products must be relevant to the program content. Stanford CME reserves the right to deny any application that does not meet this requirement.

Exhibitors/Sponsors and Stanford CME agree to abide by the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education, Stanford Medicine Industry Interactions Policy and Stanford CME Promotional Support Policy. Any actions that are not in accordance with the above stated policies may result in the removal of the exhibit/sponsor company and its representatives from the conference site, in which case no refund of exhibit/sponsor fees will be allowed.

CANCELLATION POLICY: No refunds will be issued for exhibit cancellations as space would have been procured in anticipation of your participation.

The exhibitor acknowledges that conducting marketing or promotional activities in any conference area except for their assigned exhibit space is prohibited. Commercial interests may not engage in sales, promotional activities, or distribute product-specific advertisements while in the designated location of the CE activity. CE activity space includes, but is not limited to, lecture halls, break out rooms, and laboratory areas.

Please click HERE to view our exhibitor and sponsorship opportunities.

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