The Western Thoracic Surgical Association
The Western Thoracic Surgical Association (WTSA) was founded in 1974. It was originally named the Samson Thoracic Surgical Association in honor of Paul "Buck" Samson, a Pioneer in Thoracic Surgery on the west coast with his surgical base in Oakland, California. Along with his partner, Dave Dugan, they had a tremendous influence in the development of Thoracic Surgery in the Western United States.












48th WTSA Annual Meeting
June 22-25, 2022
Grand Hyatt Kauai, Koloa, Hawaii
The Western Thoracic Surgical Association is excited to announce that the 48th Annual Meeting will take place from June 22-25, 2022 at the Grand Hyatt Kauai in Koloa, Hawaii. The WTSA Annual Meeting is currently being planned in accordance with all federal, state, local and hotel guidelines.
Please know, the Western leadership is committed to providing continuous updates to the membership on the plans for the upcoming Annual Meeting.
Please know, the Western leadership is committed to providing continuous updates to the membership on the plans for the upcoming Annual Meeting.
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The application deadline is December 15, 2021. Apply today!
Donald B. Doty Award
The application deadline is February 15, 2022. Apply today!
WTSA Awards
Learn more about all of the Awards and Travelling Fellowship opportunities the WTSA has available
The 21st Century Founders Fund
Learn about the ways to support the 21st Century Founders Fund and view the donor list
WTSA Mentorship Program
Read more about the WTSA’s Mentorship Program and how to sign-up and participate
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Read the latest issue of the WTSA Newsletter
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