SECRETARY'S UPDATE
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John C. Morris, M.D.
ATA Secretary/
Chief Operating Officer |
MTC and PTC Satellite Symposium - March 4 in San Diego
The final touches are being added for our Satellite Symposium at the Endocrine Society meeting, highlighting ATA guidelines on Medullary and Pediatric Thyroid Cancers. It will be presented on Wednesday, March 4 starting at noon in the San Diego Convention Center and promises to be a great success, as was our symposium at the 2014 Endocrine Society annual meeting. This year's program, which has been organized by the members of the two recent guidelines task forces, including chairs Sam Wells, Andy Bauer, and Steve Waguespack will be terrific . I hope to see everyone there.
ITC
The abstract submission site for October's 15th International Thyroid Congress (ITC) in Lake Buena Vista will be opening in early April . Online housing is open now and meeting registration will open in mid to late April. Rebecca Bahn and her program organizing committee are finalizing an outstanding scientific program for all, which will include world renowned experts in thyroid diseases to speak to our world-wide attendees, in the shadow of EPCOT® at the Swan and Dolphin Hotels on Disney World property. Although the ITC happens every 5 years, because we (i.e. ATA) are the hosts this year and the venue will be unique and exciting, I feel safe to say that this will be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view the newest and best thyroid-related science and medicine among colleagues from around the globe. Not-to-be-missed!
 Support the E. Chester Ridgway Trainee Conference
Over the past several months, we have been seeking support for the E. Chester Ridgway Trainee Conference which takes place at the ATA Annual Meeting. We thank those of you who have already responded with great generosity and report that as of February 24, 2015, we have collected about 25 percent of our $250,000 goal in donations and pledges. If you have not yet contributed to the fund, we ask you to consider making a gift, honoring the important role that this kind of training and mentoring have meant in your career and honoring the role Chip Ridgway has played in the life of our organization. 
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Meet our members in 2015
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Satellite symposium at the Endocrine Society meeting
Program Agenda
Program Registration: Registration available as part of the main Endocrine Society registration site at http://www.endocrine.org/endo-2015/registration
ITC registration opens April 2015
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 Lake Buena Vista, Florida, USA.
2015 Call for ATA Awards Nominations
 Nominate a colleague who exemplifies outstanding professionalism, dedication and contributions in the field of thyroidology. The Van Meter Lectureship Award, the Stanbury Pathophysiology Medal and the Distinguished Service Award will be presented at the 15th International Thyroid Congress of the ATA in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, October 18 – 23, 2015.
The deadline for nominations is March 31. Awards description, criteria and nomination forms are available online. For more information contact scano@throid.org.
2014 Award Recipients
Call for Nominations for Awards (PDF File, 98 KB)
2015 Call for Nominations of Colleagues for the ATA Board of Directors
 In accordance with the Bylaws of the American Thyroid Association, the Nominating Committee is soliciting nominations from the membership for candidates for the offices of President and Directors (2) to serve on the ATA Board of Directors. Candidates will be selected by the Nominating Committee and submitted to the ATA Board for final approval.
All nominations must be submitted to the Executive Director, Bobbi Smith, by letter, fax, or e-mail bsmith@thyroid.org by March 31, 2015. Call for Nominations for Board of Directors and Officers (PDF File, 137 KB)
ATA Career Link is the Next Step
ATA Career Link is the industry's top online job board for thyroid specialists. To learn more about this valuable resource and ways to advance your career, visit http://www.healthecareers.com/ata and register as a job seeker to get started!
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