AQO 2025 will offer a unique opportunity to explore techniques for optimizing data collection using case scenarios and driving quality improvement. Head for San Antonio this September to attend the premier gathering of STS National Database professionals as they share valuable research and important clinical findings with hundreds of peers.
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Submit an Abstract
Abstract submissions are now being accepted. Submitted abstracts must use STS National Database Core Fields and Participating Sites Custom Fields to produce results. Accepted submissions will be presented as posters at the meeting, and some selected abstracts may also be presented orally at the conference. Review the guidelines below.
Deadline: Monday, June 2 at 11:59 p.m. ET
Submit an Abstract
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Hotel Arrangements
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk (600 East Market St., San Antonio, TX 78205). The special AQO group rate of $279, plus state a local taxes, is guaranteed through Friday, Sept. 10, or until the group block is sold out. Guest rooms reserved after the cutoff date or when the room block is sold out are subject to hotel availability.
How to reserve a room:
- Reserve online
- Call 210-224-1234. Remember to reference "AQO" or "Advances in Quality and Outcomes: A Data Managers Meeting."
Cancellations
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons will issue a refund, minus a $100 administrative fee, for all cancellations received in writing by Sept. 11, 2025. No refunds will be issued after this date.