AmSECT 63^rd International Conference

Advocating for advancements in patient care, our profession, and personal wellness.

March 19-23, 2025 | Loews Coronado Bay Resort | San Diego, California

Join us in San Diego as we bring together colleagues from across the globe to share insights and best practices to advance patient care, our education and lifelong learning, and our own physical and mental health.

Top 5 Reasons to Attend!

Network with more than 500 fellow attendees
Interact with exhibitors of the industry in a relation-building environment
Hear from keynotes and presenters on evolving industry practices
Earn CEUs
Visit beautiful San Diego, California!

Keynote by Christine Stead, MHSA

Building Service-Line Excellence and Capacity by Supporting Ourselves and Our Teams

Christine is the CEO of ELSO, the premier global nonprofit for all things related to ECMO and ECLS. ELSO brings together providers, industry, regulatory agencies, and others to improve patient outcomes for those treated with ECMO and ECLS. ELSO is committed to advancing scientific evidence and supporting our members to achieve high quality programs. ELSO maintains the world’s oldest and largest ECMO registry, with over 230,000 cases and growing. ELSO is comprised of member centers around the world, organized in 4 regional chapters.

Prior to joining ELSO, Christine advised top-tier academic institutions and others, including Michigan Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, NYULMC, National Institutes of Health, University Health Network (Toronto) for 20 years.

Christine has served as an elected official on the Board of Education for the Ann Arbor Public Schools for 9 years. She serves on several non-profit boards to help improve the health and wellness where she lives, including Chair of the Board for HWPI - building 70 miles of non-motorized safe trails across Southeast Michigan.

Fun Run/Walk

Join your fellow attendees on an invigorating morning fun run or walk as the sun rises on Coronado's scenic isthmus! Participation is free, just sing up when you register for the Conference!

Any proceeds will be donated to the local Children’s Hospital.

Continuing Education

AmSECT has applied for approval of 45 Category I CEUs by the American Board of Cardiovascular Perfusion (ABCP). Credit is contingent upon attendance and completion of conference evaluations. Credits are dependent on faculty availability, as schedule is subject to change. Only live attendees (in-person or virtual) will receive credit; no credit is given for on-demand viewing.

Scrub Cap Fundraiser

This fundraiser supports perfusion students’ attendance at the AmSECT San Diego Conference. Proceeds from the sales of scrub caps will help make this opportunity possible. The scrub caps will be available for pick up at the student table during the conference. If you have any questions please reach out to Holly Lacy.

Thank you for supporting perfusion students!

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AmSECT Blood Drive

Help save lives by donating blood at the mobile blood drive during the conference. For 2025, we're donating to the San Diego Blood Bank.

Schedule an appointment on Friday.
Schedule an appointment on Saturday.

The San Diego Blood Bank strongly encourages attendees to schedule an appointment rather than rely on walk-in availability to help minimize wait times. Due to capacity limitations, only two individuals can be accommodated at a time.

Legends Lunch with Tim Willcox

Join us for an inspiring session honoring Tim Willcox, a pioneer in perfusion and a cornerstone of New Zealand's cardiac care advancements. With over five decades at Auckland City Hospital's Greenlane Cardiothoracic Unit, Tim has been instrumental in establishing critical programs in cardiac, lung, and liver transplantation, as well as ECMO services. A life member and past President of the ANZCP, Tim has shaped the profession through leadership, education, and innovation, including his stewardship of the Perfusion Improvement Reporting System (PIRS2) and contributions to the Australia and New Zealand Collaborative Perfusion Registry. Beyond his clinical and academic achievements, Tim has championed charitable missions, bringing life-saving surgery to Samoa. As he prepares to retire from clinical practice, this session celebrates his remarkable contributions and enduring legacy in perfusion safety and care.

Virtual Pre-Conference Sessions — International Day

Join us virtually for 2 pre-conference sessions with colleagues representing more than 10 countries across the globe! Insights and best practices regarding patient care, our profession, and personal wellness such as ECMO, blood management, and more will be shared.

March 6 & March 13 // International Day // Details

Included with your conference registration!