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

Wellness Run/Walk

Friday, March 21
5:30am-7:00am

Greet the day with an invigorating morning wellness run or walk, and watch the the sun rise over the scenic Coronado Bay area!

We will meet in the Lobby area at 5:30am sharp.

Help us achieve our target of $3k to go towards the Rady Children's Hospital - San Diego. Generous AmSECT colleagues have offered to match up to $1.5k to help us achieve our goal. The final donation will be announced during the Patient Story session on Sunday, where we will hear from a local family and their battle with CHD.

Participation is free. If you did not register ahead of time, you can still join us! Sign up at the registration desk or even show up morning-of. All are welcome.

AmSECT Blood Drive

Friday, March 21 & Saturday, March 22
9:00am-2:30pm

We will be hosting a mobile blood drive during the conference! Stop by any time between 9:00am and 2:30pm on Friday or Saturday to help save lives.

Donations will be given to the San Diego Blood Bank.

To help minimize wait times, attendees are strongly encouraged to schedule an appointment rather than rely on walk-in availability. Due to capacity limitations, only two individuals can be accommodated at a time.

Schedule Friday

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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!