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CARDIOTHORACIC

ALUMNI

NEWSLETTER

UNIVERSITY OF UTAH

DIVISION OF CARDIOTHORACIC SURGERY
 

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Greetings from Salt Lake City!


We are deep into winter here in Utah with record-breaking snow in many of our resorts. The crew has been working hard, but sneaking out to some enjoy some deep powder or a silky Nordic trail that soothes the soul. Happy to stoke the envy for those of you reading this from afar...


Incredibly grateful for our staff for putting together another stellar Divisional newsletter. In this edition, we are pleased to spotlight one of our superstar alumni, Dr. Keith White, who is Chair of the Department of Surgery at LSU.

In addition, we are excited to highlight new members to our team, some awards, celebrations, research, new programs...shoot, I’m just going to get out of the way. Enjoy. And as always, we wish you health and happiness.


Craig H. Selzman, MD

Dr. Russell M. Nelson and Dantzel W. Nelson Presidential Endowed Chair

Professor and Chief, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery

craig.selzman@hsc.utah.edu
 

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT
 
 

Dr. Keith White Shares Three Key Lessons

As a child, Dr. Keith White was a “curious onlooker” in his mother’s classroom when she was teaching biology dissections. That’s when he knew he wanted to study medicine..Catch up with Dr. White and read about the three key lessons he learned throughout his diverse career.
READ DR. KEITH WHITE'S STORY  →
 
 
 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT
 
 

Cardiovascular

Perfusion Students Earn Top Recognition

Congratulations to all five of our seniors at the University of Utah Cardiovascular Perfusion Program who were selected as top student presentations for the 41st Annual Cardiothoracic Research and Education Forum Symposium held in October 2022 in San Diego, California. 
READ THE FULL STORY  →
 

EVENT SPOTLIGHTS

Russel M. Nelson Annual Cardiothoracic Surgery Event

The 8th annual Russell M. Nelson, MD, PhD, Visiting Professorship Lecture was held on October 6, 2022 at the Grand America Hotel in downtown Salt Lake City. This year’s keynote speaker was Dr. David Fullerton who is the John T.M. Wright Endowed Chair in Heart Valve Surgery, a Professor of Surgery, and the Head of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Vice-Chair of Research in the Department of Surgery at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.  His keynote address, “Generations in Surgical Education,” explored the historical differences in generations from the late 1800s onward.
READ THE FULL STORY →
 

DIVISION HIGHLIGHTS

ROBOTIC CARDIAC SURGERY PROGRAM DESIGNATED AS A DESTINATION CARE SPECIALTY PROGRAM

In November of 2022, our Robotic Cardiac Surgery Program was designated as one of the specialty programs to work with the Destination Care Team. This designation will assist patients in farther geographical areas to have easier access to minimally invasive robotic cardiac surgery
READ THE FULL STORY →

OKTOBERFEST '22

CARDIOVASCULAR LECTURE SERIES


The Oktoberfest 22' Cardiovascular Lecture Series featured a weekly topic in a fun and interactive setting. Lectures included topics from how heart failure is different in women to cardiogenic shock - a multidisciplinary team approach. All lectures were recorded and uploaded to the web.

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CELEBRATING 25 YEARS OF LUNG TRANSPLANTS



In 1996, U of U Health first started its lung transplant program, providing life-saving transplants for patients throughout the mountain west. Now, 25 years later the program remains the only one of its kind in the entire western region, helping nearly 300 patients receive a new lung (or two).
READ THE FULL STORY →
 
 

ANNA DALTON, APRN RECEIVED THE 2022 APC EXCELLENCE AWARD


Our own Anna Dalton, APRN received the 2022 APC Excellence Award from the Department of Surgery at the University of Utah. Anna is the go to APC for the CVICU. "She knows all the protocols, all the patients, all the staff. She’s wildly effective, smart, dedicated, and a joy to work with."
READ THE FULL STORY →
 

SPOTLIGHTS ON SOCIAL
 
 
 

HIGHLIGHTS FROM STS2023
 
 

Dr. Nico Contreas Receives the CT Surgery Robotic Award at STS2023
 
 
 

Dr. Adil Husain Discusses

Global Cardiac Surgery

At STS2023
 
 

Celebrating Women in

Thoracic Surgery

Dr. Brian Mitzman Wins

STS SimNow Games

Welcome to STS2023
 
 
 
 

RESEARCH UPDATES

We had an outstanding research output in 2022 with 123 publications!
 

ADULT CARDIAC

63

THORACIC

25
 

PEDIATRIC

26

TRANSLATIONAL

9
 
REVIEW 2022 & 2023 PUBLICATIONS →
 
 

STORIES FROM CT SURGERY
 
 

A Change of Heart

An abstract from the article by Stephen Dark


Forty years after Barney Clark received the world’s first permanent artificial heart, his legacy continues to inspire research into treating cardiovascular disease.
 
READ THE ABSTRACT & FULL STORY  →
 

William C. DeVries, MD

with Jarvik-7 and heart model.
 
 

WELCOME TO THE TEAM
 

NEW FACULTY:


Dr. Nate Van Dyk

Nathan (Nate) Van Dyk, MD, joins the Department of Surgery, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery as an Assistant Professor (clinical track) of Surgery, and the Department of Emergency Medicine as an Adjunct Assistant Professor.
 
LEARN MORE ABOUT DR. VAN DYK  →
 
 
 

YOUR GIFT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
 
 

It’s tax season! Giving to the U has tax benefits.


Consider the benefits of reducing your taxable income through charitable giving. In general, you can deduct up to 60% of your adjusted gross income. The University of Utah (including Division of CT Surgery) is a qualified charitable organization. There are multiple ways a donation to the U can help reduce your taxes!


  • Charitable gifts aren’t always cash – you can also give stock, mutual funds, insurance, valuable items, donor advised funds, and property.
  • Selling a house? Consider gifting it to the U to reduce your capital gains tax.
  • Setting up your estate? Including the U can help reduce the tax burden for your family.


While your tax advisor can give you specific details for your situation, call on Heidi Green to help think creatively about how you can support the U and reduce your tax burdens.


Heidi Green, Senior Director of Advancement

801.608.7555

heidi.green@hsc.utah.edu
 

U Giving Day 2023


The University of Utah will celebrate U Giving Day on March 28-29. Watch for an email and social media posts about giving to support CT Surgery efforts. Follow our social media efforts at #UGivingDay. 



Are you interested in being a Giving Day champion or providing a tax-deductible matching gift? Connect with Heidi Green for these and other opportunities to promote Giving Day. (cell 801.608.7555 or heidi.green@hsc.utah.edu).
 
 

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