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Secretary's Update
July 2019
What is the ATA and why do we exist? A very basic question to which the answer in 2019 might seem to be self-evident. However, the American Thyroid Association wasn't always the "ATA." Actually when first formed in 1923 we were named the American Association for the Study of Goiter. Then, in 1948, it was renamed the American Goiter Association and it was not until 1960 that it became known as the American Thyroid Association. If an organization's mission can be inferred by its organization name then apparently our group focused on just goiters for its first 37 years of existence or maybe not. Of course, the ATA's present day interest comprises all of thyroidology spanning from basic science to clinical care, physician and patient education plus public health issues.
Just as past ATA leadership gave thought to our association's name and updated it with the times, present day leadership decided it was time for some self-reflection. As Elizabeth Pearce mentioned in the June Signal message, a diverse group of select ATA members plus the Board of Directors and Headquarters' staff met in May 2019 in Arizona to formulate a new strategic plan for our association. During the process, we were challenged by our facilitator to re-examine the ATA Vision and Mission statements which engaged us in an enthusiastic discussion of who we are and where we are headed.
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ATA-Medscape Collaboration
This collection features commentaries, interviews, and slideshows developed by Medscape in collaboration with the American Thyroid Association®. It is designed to advance the understanding of thyroid disorders and thyroid cancer, and to offer guidance to physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and the entire patient care team.
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ATA Invites Trainees to Volunteer for Committee Service
 President-elect Martha Zeiger invites all trainees to volunteer for committee service for the 2019-2020 governance year. To help further integrate fellows into the ATA at the beginning of their career, ATA is offering a one-year observational experience on select ATA committees specifically for trainees. Learn more and apply by August 30, 2019.
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ATA Invites Trainees to Submit Cases for Presentation
The Trainees and Career Advancement Committee invites every student, fellow, and resident attending the 89th Annual Meeting to submit a case for presentation at the Ridgway Case Study Discussion sessions. These sessions are highly interactive, very educational and informative.
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Register for the 89th Annual Meeting of the ATA!
Important Upcoming Deadlines:
DISCOUNTED Registration Deadline: September 3, 2019
Short Call Abstract Submission:
Site Opens – Wednesday, August 14, 2019
Site Closes – Wednesday, August 28, 2019
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VE - Volume 6 Issue 2
available online through members only
Editor-in-Chief
William B. Inabnet III, MD, FACS
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A publication of the American Thyroid Association®
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