1. TSDA Boot Camp Welcome 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: Networking:
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: Career Guidance: Awards:
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 s for the latest resources and opportunities for CT residents.
Find us at
Follow our For general questions, feel free to contact us at
It’s not too late to join a committee!
Projects: podcasts, clinical scenarios revision, literature review project
Contact Clauden Louis, Projects Chair at
Education: survey research proposals, Global Surgery & Traveling Fellowships, organizing STS luncheon, question bank and board preparation materials
Contact Hunter Mehaffey, Education Chair at
Membership: mentorship program, outreach to general surgery residents, organizing AATS and STS socials/networking opportunities
Contact Jordan Bloom, Membership Chair at