PRESIDENT'S UPDATE
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Hossein Gharib, M.D.
ATA President |
Dear ATA Colleagues,
I would first like to express my appreciation to each of you for the distinct honor of serving as President of the American Thyroid Association (ATA). This is no doubt a highlight of a long, interesting, and challenging journey that began for me in 1958 when I left my home in Iran. Indeed, this is a dream come true and I'd like to dedicate this honor to those, who like me, believe that hard work, honest efforts and hope eventually pays off.
I begin my work as president with a sense of pride in our past accomplishments and immense confidence in our future. I am pleased to report that the state of ATA remains strong. We are financially sound and maintain great strength in both practice and research in thyroid. Our Immediate Past President, Bryan Haugen, deserves credit for his effective and capable leadership. It will certainly be a hard act to follow. Equally important is the dedicated service of my longtime Mayo colleague, John Morris, ATA Secretary and Chief Operating Officer, as well as our professional ATA staff working under the direction of our Executive Director Bobbi Smith. And, of course, members of the Executive Committee, Board of Directors, committee chairs and their members, deserve appreciation as well.
Photo Album from the 83rd Annual Meeting of the ATA
2014 ATA Research Grant Submission site open
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) is pleased to announce the availability of funds to support new investigator initiated research projects in the area of thyroid function and disease.
Hypothyroidism Guidelines review
The American Thyroid Association Task Force on Thyroid Hormone Replacement seeks your comments on the GUIDELINES FOR THE TREATMENT OF HYPOTHYROIDISM (writing group chaired by Jacqueline Jonklaas, and
Antonio Bianco). We welcome your comments and will consider them for incorporation in our next draft. (Please login to members' only)
Year-End Membership Report
The ATA will close its 90th anniversary year with record high membership of 1600+ members! Since 2008, the ATA has experienced a growth rate of 70% with an annual average growth rate of 14%. We could not achieve such progress without the dedication and support of ATA members and volunteers! It is your contributions to guideline development, public & patient materials, trainees' education and research grants that ensure the mission of the ATA is at the forefront of efforts to treat and educate the thyroid community. Thank you for all you do – your commitment is key to the growth of the organization and we look forward to the promise of progress we can achieve by working together in 2014!
ATA Membership Growth 2008-2013 (Total Members Per Year)
ATA Dues Renewal 2014 - Renew before January 15th to Avoid Late Fees!
Your dues support ATA programs and services making possible your collegial, professional home, the ATA. Our members are our top priority - please let us know how we can serve you best.
1. Renew your membership online today on the ATA website www.thyroid.org.
2. Select 'Members' Only' to login.
3. Access the 'Pay Dues' under 'Quick Links for Members'.
CTFP
Clinical Thyroidology for Patients is becoming Clinical Thyroidology for the Public. We are changing our name (but not our content!). This change will begin with the Jan. 2014 issue, due out in a few weeks. We will still be providing summaries of articles published in Clinical Thyroidology "translated" into lay language to allow the rapid dissemination of thyroid research to the widest possible audience. The switch from "Patients" to "the Public" simply mirrors these efforts and confirms that you do not need to be a patient to make use of CTFP. We are also planning additional content, possible some topic reviews, in future issues. As always, we are happy to entertain any suggestions to improve CTFP, so let us know what you want to see.
Alan P. Farwell, MD
Editor-in-Chief, Clinical Thyroidology for the Public
2013 Holiday Giving
Your generosity makes the difference – in scientific discovery, in patients' lives!
Your tax-deductible contribution helps to support valuable patient education and crucial thyroid research – two of our primary goals – with the belief that new discoveries and better understanding will translate into improved ways to prevent, diagnose, and treat thyroid disease.
Career Center
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Claim CME Credits from the 83rd Annual Meeting
The University of Colorado School of Medicine designated the 83rd Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association for a maximum of 31 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity. Use the five-digit number (XXXX-X) without the dash printed on your meeting badge along with your name to claim your CME credits, rate the meeting sessions and print your CME certificate for the meeting.
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