Canadian Society of Cardiac Surgeons (CSCS)

Cardiac Surgery

265 - LEGACY & LEADERSHIP: MASTERCLASS IN CARDIAC SURGERY STATE-OF-THE-ART LECTURES FROM ICONS WHO SHAPED THE FIELD

Co-Chair(s)

• FD

  Francois Dagenais

  Cardiac Surgeon
• 

  Maral Ouzounian, MD PhD FRCSC

  Cardiac Surgeon, Division Head, Professor of Surgery
  University of Toronto
  University Health Network, University of Toronto
• 

  Subodh Verma, MD PhD FRCSC FAHA FCCS FCAHS (he/him/his)

  Cardiac Surgeon
  St. Michael's Hospital
  University of Toronto

Special Invited Guest(s)

• EB

  Eugene Braunwald
• TD

  Tirone David, MD

  Professor Cardiac Surgery
• TS

  Thoralf Sundt

Contact/Moderator(s)

• SS

  Shaina Scrimgeour

Session Description: This masterclass brings together legends of cardiovascular medicine and surgery — pioneers whose ideas, integrity, and innovations have shaped the very foundation of our field. Through state-of-the-art reflections, this session offers a rare opportunity to learn from those whose leadership and legacy continue to inspire generations of heart surgeons and clinicians.

Presentations:

1. Reflections of a Legend – Dr. Eugene Braunwald


2. The Heart of the Matter: Building a Culture of Teamwork in Cardiac Surgery – Dr. Thoralf Sundt


3. Incisions, Innovations, and Impact: Views from a Seasoned Heart Surgeon – Dr. Tirone David