SECRETARY'S UPDATE
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John C. Morris, M.D.
ATA Secretary/
Chief Operating Officer |
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to announce the slate of candidates who will appear on the ballot later this summer for our election of officers. These candidates were selected from a long list of individuals whose names were submitted by our members. After review and discussion by the Nominating Committee, chaired by Carole Spencer, they were then recommended to the board of directors (BOD) who approved the slate during our most recent meeting. You will be receiving the election guide and a ballot from the ATA headquarters' office this summer. Results will be announced during the annual business meeting on Thursday, October 30, 2014. ATA is fortunate to have many deserving members, who work diligently and untiringly on behalf of our organization's interests. Choosing a small number to stand for election is a difficult task indeed. Thanks to Carole and all committee members for their careful deliberation.
This year, because we have 3 retiring members of the BOD (Sissy Jhiang, Jerry Doherty, and Vic Bernet), we have 3 slots to be filled on the board of directors. As directed by our bylaws, in order to have our board membership be representative of ATA's overall membership, two of these slots will be designated for candidates who represent specific constituencies, i.e. Surgeons and Laboratory Scientists. And the third slot has been designated as an "at large" position.
2013 Trainee Poster Contest Winners
During the 83rd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association (ATA) in San Juan, Puerto Rico, ATA committee members evaluated over 80 abstract posters for their scientific quality and presentation. Congratulations to the 2013 Trainee Poster Contest Winners! Read more about these outstanding young investigators and their winning abstracts here.
The 83rd Annual Meeting of the ATA abstracts
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Join over 1,000 physicians and investigators from around the world at the beautiful and historic Hotel Del on Coronado Island in San Diego, California to share the newest clinical, basic science and surgical information about thyroid disease. Earn CME credits, experience top-notch educational sessions, reconnect with friends and colleagues, develop professionally and enjoy great science.
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ATA 2014 Call for Abstract Submissions
Regular Call Site Opens – Wednesday, April 9, 2014
Regular Call Site Closes – Wednesday, June 18, 2014
VideoEndocrinology™ Call for Videos
 The Peer-Reviewed Videojournal Covering Thyroid, Parathyroid, Pancreatic, Pituitary, and Adrenal Tumors and Diseases
Friends and Colleagues,
I would like to invite each of you to submit your most interesting video work to VideoEndocrinology™. We are currently soliciting for the following publication types:
VE Techniques illustrate approaches to operations, interviews, office procedures, and other instructional material best presented using video. VE Case Reports detail the clinical course of individuals or small groups of patients to illustrate important observations. The American Thyroid Association has launched the inaugural issue of VideoEndocrinology™ which you can view here. We are looking forward to featuring your best work in a format that will gain you maximum exposure to an interested audience.
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To submit manuscripts, the electronic submission site and instructions: http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/videoendocrinology
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Save the Date
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) is pleased to welcome thyroidologists and healthcare professionals from around the world as host of the 2015 15th International Thyroid Congress (ITC) taking place October 18-23, 2015 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort in Orlando, Florida, USA.
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