PRESIDENT'S UPDATE
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Hossein Gharib, M.D.
ATA President |
Dear ATA friends,
This is my last official message to you as president since my term wraps up next month during the 84th Annual Meeting of the ATA. As years often do, this one went by faster than expected and as we near its closing, I want to express how honored I have been for having served as your president.
In July, Dr. E. Chester (Chip) Ridgway passed away. His death was saddening and his departure premature. Chip was a Professor in the Division of Endocrinology, Metabolism & Diabetes, the Executive Vice Chair in the Department of Medicine, the Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs in the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and the recent recipient of the Distinguished Professor Award. Chip was the past President of the ATA (1997), the past President of the Endocrine Society (2004), and an international authority on thyroid disorders. He was a gifted teacher, an innovative researcher, a good friend, and a distinguished colleague. He will be missed and should be remembered for his significant accomplishments and major contributions to medicine.
VOTE NOW for the new ATA Board of Directors
 Candidate Statements and Biosketches (PDF File, 583 KB).
Take part in selecting the president-elect, secretary-elect and ATA Board of Directors by casting your vote. Active and Senior members in good standing are qualified to vote in ATA elections. Election results will be announced at the ATA Annual Business Meeting in Coronado, California on October 30, 2014.
The ATA thanks the many members who recommended colleagues for Board service. 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.
You should have already received the link to the ballot by way of email in your inbox from survey monkey. Please submit your votes by Thursday, October 16, 2014.
University of Chicago Survey
The University of Chicago is conducting a multicenter, prospective study on quality of life in thyroid cancer survivors called the North American Thyroid Cancer Survivorship Study. In addition to understanding quality of life issues from the patient's perspective, we are interested in understanding the physician's perspective on how the diagnosis and treatment of thyroid cancer affects quality of life in thyroid cancer patients. The survey is very brief and your participation will be greatly appreciated.
Poster contest
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) Trainees and Career Advancement committee is requesting volunteers to judge posters at 84th Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association in Coronado, California from October 29 - November 2, 2014! Please help nurture and engage our early career members by participating as a poster reviewer! Your interaction with the presenters and poster review feedback will encourage and contribute to their career development. The posters will be evaluated for scientific merit and presentation. Each reviewer will only be asked to score approximately 5-6 posters at a single poster session. If you are able to volunteer, please complete this form by Friday, October 3 to confirm your availability and expertise areas. Volunteer form
E. Chester Ridgway Trainee Conference
The ATA was honored when E. Chester 'Chip' Ridgway, MD, founder of the Endocrine Fellows Conference (EFC), was part of the endeavor to combine his program with the ATA Trainees Track creating a seamless 4 1/2 day experience for clinical, basic, surgical trainees throughout the ATA annual meeting. The ATA expresses tremendous gratitude to our late President Dr. E. Chester 'Chip' Ridgway for founding the EFC more than 20 years ago. In his memory, the ATA has created a named fund to support the "E. Chester Ridgway Trainee Conference" in the years to come. The newly named trainee conference will offer clinical, surgical and basic trainees a comprehensive educational experience specifically designed to enhance their knowledge of thyroid disease during the 84th Annual Meeting of the ATA. Congratulations to the 135 grant recipients who have received support to attend the 84th Annual Meeting of the ATA and inaugural E. Chester Ridgway Trainee Conference.
ATA receives Interactive Media Award (IMA) for Outstanding Achievement Award
 We are happy to announce the ATA website, www.thyroid.org, has won the Interactive Media Award (IMA) for Outstanding Achievement Award in the category of Association.
The Outstanding Achievement award is the second highest honor bestowed by IMA and an extremely challenging award to win. The ATA website entry excelled in most areas of judging criteria and represents a very high standard of planning, execution and overall professionalism.
The superior presentation of the ATA website is the product of strategy, organization and implementation by ATA staff and careful review by ATA volunteers. This award recognizes the careful attention to detail, maintenance and constant improvements which promote and build the ATA web presence.
We encourage you to visit the site often to stay current on ATA news, events, guidelines, and publications - and give us your feedback!
Mobile App for Thyroid Calculator on Apple iPhone and iPad
 The American Thyroid Association (ATA) has launched its Thyroid Calculator mobile app currently available from the Apple iTunes App store for use on the iPhone and iPad. The thyroid calculator combines three key thyroid assessment tools that medical, endocrinology, and thyroid professionals can use for rapid calculation of: Calcitonin and Carcinoembryonic Antigen (CEA) Doubling Time; Change in Thyroid Nodule Volume; and Thyroid Cancer Staging.
Webcast and enduring CME for the ATA Satellite program at the Endocrine Society annual meeting in Chicago is available
2014 American Thyroid Association (ATA) Guidelines on Thyroid Nodules and Differentiated Thyroid Cancer - Highlights, Consensus, and Controversies Chicago, Illinois
A webcast and enduring CME for the June 20, 2014 ATA program is available for purchase.
84th Annual Meeting of the ATA
Experience top-notch educational sessions, reconnect with friends and colleagues, earn CME credits, develop professionally and enjoy great science all at the 84th Annual Meeting of the ATA! (view the meeting agenda)
Register for the meeting now!
Book your housing now!
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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