PRESIDENT'S UPDATE
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Antonio C. Bianco, MD, PhD
ATA President |
Dear ATA Colleagues,
As we move into the 21st century and the millennials become part of our clinical activities, it is important to recognize that patients rely more and more on technology to access and assess medical information. This is seen at our own home organizations, racing to develop Apps and kiosks to facilitate check-in and post-visit instructions, among other strategies, in order to capture and maintain the growing number of patients that are technology savvy.
The ATA follows these developments closely and has focused on a communication strategy that relies on the ATA website www.thyroid.org, which receives close to 400,000 visits per month. The site recently underwent a major overhaul, becoming more user friendly, easier to navigate, and responsive in design to accommodate mobile devices, smart phones, and traditional computer access.
2016 Call for ATA Awards Nominations
The American Thyroid Association is now accepting nominations for its 2016 Awards. Nominate a colleague who exemplifies outstanding professionalism, dedication and contributions in the field of thyroidology. The awards will be presented at the 86th Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association in Denver, Colorado September 21 - 25, 2016.
The deadline for nominations is March 31. Awards description, criteria and nomination forms are available online. For more information contact jpaige@thyroid.org.
Past Award Recipients (PDF File, 129 KB)
Call for Nominations for Awards (PDF File, 134 KB)
Nominate Colleagues for the ATA Board
 The American Thyroid Association is now accepting nominations for its 2016 Officers.
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, 2016.
Call for Nominations for Board of Directors and Officers (PDF File, 91 KB)
E. Chester Ridgway Trainee Conference Offers Full Conference Program For Over 400 Trainees From 35 Countries
The American Thyroid Association (ATA) proudly organized and hosted the 2nd Annual E. Chester Ridgway Trainee Conference (Ridgway), held during the 15th International Thyroid Congress (ITC) in October 2015. More than 400 trainees from 35 countries participated in the highly successful Ridgway Trainee Conference and 15th ITC. The newly developed Ridgway program, designed by the ATA Trainees and Career Advancement Committee, combined the previously separate ATA Trainees' Track and Endocrine Fellows Conference. The program also included new components with the overall objective of advancing the trainee understanding of thyroid physiology, disease and treatment. READ MORE...
February is Hypothyroidism Awareness Month
# G I V E 2 T H Y R O I D
The American Thyroid Association® provides outstanding leadership in thyroidology by promoting excellence and innovation in clinical management, research, education, and patient care. Help support thyroid specialists and the development of resources that advance our understanding of thyroid disorders and cancer including:
- clinical practice guidelines
- position statements
- early career training
- research and education grants
- leadership & service awards
- community for collaboration
- continuing education programs
- peer-review biomedical journals
- summarized medical literature
- up to date thyroid news & publications
- patient education
Spring 2016 Satellite Symposium
American Thyroid Association (ATA) Satellite Symposium: The 2016 Release of Two ATA Clinical Guidelines: Management of Hyperthyroidism and Thyroid Illness During Pregnancy
Thursday, March 31, 2016, 1:00 PM-5:30 PM
Boston, Massachusetts
Register Now!
ATA Career Link offers next opportunities
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 and register as a job seeker to get started!
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