Association of PAs in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery

Association of PAs in Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery We are the premiere organization representing the interests of Cardiac, Vascular, Thoracic, and Critical Care Surgical Physician Assistants.

2024-2025 Compensation and Benefits survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/5Q2SNFX

APACVS is the association dedicated to advocacy, networking, & education for PAs in Cardiac, Thoracic, Vascular and Critical Care.

Today is National Donor Day! Today we honor the heroes who give the ultimate gift — life.Behind every successful transpl...
02/14/2026

Today is National Donor Day! Today we honor the heroes who give the ultimate gift — life.

Behind every successful transplant is a donor, a family’s selfless decision, and a second chance for someone who needed it most.

National Donor Day reminds us that even in loss, there can be extraordinary generosity.
Forever grateful. 🤍

February 13th is World Anemia Awareness day. It was established to help bring global awareness and call to action around...
02/13/2026

February 13th is World Anemia Awareness day. It was established to help bring global awareness and call to action around iron deficiency and anemia which remand one of the most common overlooked health issues worldwide. What labs should you check for iron deficiency anemia?

Just a little trip to the cath lab to see what the heart is really up to 🫀👀 tiny tube, big answers! A brief review of a ...
02/09/2026

Just a little trip to the cath lab to see what the heart is really up to 🫀👀 tiny tube, big answers! A brief review of a cardiac cath-why do we order one and what does it tell us? How lucky are we to have a front row seat to coronary blood flow?! Happy heart month from APACVS!
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Kaci Hardsock is our February member of the month! She has been a dedicated member of APACVS since 2020 and continues t...
02/03/2026

Kaci Hardsock is our February member of the month!
She has been a dedicated member of APACVS since 2020 and continues to be a strong advocate for the cardiothoracic surgery profession. Passionate about education and mentorship, she consistently supports those entering the field and professionals new to the specialty, helping to foster confidence, community, and growth. We commend her for her ongoing efforts, leadership, and meaningful contributions—and we are truly lucky to have her as part of APACVS.

Give her a follow and help us celebrate all that she does!
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01/31/2026

Join us for the 45th Annual APACVS Conference! Registration is now live at apacvs.org. Register today for top-notch CME opportunities or lock in your spot in our Cardiac Surgery First Assist Boot Camp, which is in high demand. Plus, we're launching a new Mechanical Circulatory Support Boot Camp this year! We can’t wait to see you in Milwaukee June 11-14!

01/20/2026

Make your voice count in the CVT Surgery and Critical Care PA community by taking part in the APACVS 2025-2026 Compensation and Benefits Survey. Your participation will help establish fair pay, advocate for hospital privileges, and shape practice guidelines. Join us in fortifying contract negotiations and defining the profession's future. Have you completed the survey yet? Link in bio!




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We are excited to announce nominations are open to join our prestigious Board of Directors. The BOD serves to update pol...
01/19/2026

We are excited to announce nominations are open to join our prestigious Board of Directors. The BOD serves to update policy, govern over all committees, develop and plan the national meeting, provide leadership and mentorship. The BOD also represents APACVS at the AAPA House of Delegates.

Eligibility:

1. Be a current Active or Fellow member in good standing for the last three (3) consecutive years;

2. Accumulate at least two distinct years of recognized leadership experience in the past five years through service to the Association via service on, or chairing of, a committee or task force or service as a leadership fellow;

3. Must practice at least 50% of the time in the subspecialty nominated for/ elected to.

To nominate yourself or a colleague to run for APACVS Board Service, please complete a Nomination form H.

See link in profile to the nomination page!

A snowstorm couldn’t stop APACVS Board of Directors! We met in Milwaukee to discuss key association business, celebrate ...
01/17/2026

A snowstorm couldn’t stop APACVS Board of Directors! We met in Milwaukee to discuss key association business, celebrate Past-President Andrea McNiel, and tour our upcoming Annual Meeting venue. Ready for a leadership role? Board nominations are open! Visit apacvs.org to learn more about joining the APACVS Board.

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The preliminary agenda for the APACVS 2026 conference is posted online. Don’t forget to check out the cardiac first assi...
01/15/2026

The preliminary agenda for the APACVS 2026 conference is posted online. Don’t forget to check out the cardiac first assist bootcamp and mechanical support hands on course! (Excuse the previous typo)! See you in Milwaukee, WI!!

The preliminary agenda for the APACVS 2026 conference is posted online. Don’t forget to check out the cardiac first assi...
01/15/2026

The preliminary agenda for the APACVS 2026 conference is posted online. Don’t forget to check out the cardiac first assist bootcamp and mechanical support device hands on courses. See you in Milwaukee, WI!
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01/09/2026

We celebrate our 2025 APACVS Members of the Month. Stay tuned to February when we will share our revamped Member of the Month highlights!






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