SCHEDULE
19-21 MAY
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New Updated Schedule  
11 August 2026
DAY 1 SCHEDULE
19 MAY 2027
Day 1
07:00 07:30
Morning Tea/Coffee/Registration
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07:30 07:40
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Introduction

Mr Aziz Momin & Mr Alex Shipolini
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07:40 08:00
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The Pleura

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08:00 08:20
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The Tachea

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08:20-09:00
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Thoracic Trauma

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09:00-09:20
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Bullous Emphysema and Pneumothorax

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09:20 09:40
Tea/Coffee Break
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09:40 10:00
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Pulmonary Infections

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10:00 10:20
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Pulmonary Fungus/Tuberculosis

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10:20 10:50
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Mediastinal Tumors

Professor Karen Redmond
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10:50 11:30
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Lung Function and Cardiac CCA

Professor Brendan Madden
Day 1
11:30 12:30
Lunch
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12:30 12:50
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Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Professor Karen Redmond
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12:50 13:10
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Lung Cancer Staging

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13:10 13:50
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Lung Cancer Surgery

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13:50 14:50
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Thoracic CCA

Mr John Pilling
Day 1
14:50 15:10
Tea/Coffee Break
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15:10 15:30
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SVC Syndrome/Pulmonary Embolism

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15:30 16:10
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Principles of Congenital Heart Disease

Mr Shafi Mussa
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16:10 16:40
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Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Essentials

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16:40 17:00
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease

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2026 DAY ONE SPEAKER PROFILES
Professor David Taggart
Mr Simon Phillips
Professor Prakash Punjabi
John Doty, MD
Mr Aziz Momin
Lee McCann, MD
William Caine, MD
Mr Alex Shipolini
Mr V. Chandrasekaran
Mr Simon Wilson
Professor John Chan
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DAY 2 SCHEDULE
20 MAY 2027
Day 2
07:00 07:30
Morning Tea/Coffee
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Corcym Wetlab

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07:30 07:50
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Coronary Artery Disease

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07:50 08:10
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Myocardial Infarction

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08:10 08:40
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Myocardial Revascularization

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08:40 09:20
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Mechanical Complications of Ischemic Heart Disease

Brian Whisenant, MD: Panel: Lee McCann, MD, Professor Tirone David, Mr Aziz Momin, Mr V. Chandra
Day 2
09:20 09:40
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09:40 09:55
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Ischemic Mitral Disease

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09:55 10:15
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Cardiac Tumors

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10:15 11:30
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Clinical Case Applications (CCA)

Mr Alex Shipolini
Day 2
11:30 12:30
Lunch
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12:30 13:00
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CPB: Tips and Tricks

Mr Simon Phillips
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13:00 13:30
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MIDCAB Single to Multiple Arterial Graft

Mr V. Chandra
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13:30 14:15
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Professor David Taggart Memorial Lecture

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14:15 14:50
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Hybrid AF Surgery - Atricure

Mr Aziz Momin / Dr Riyaz Kaba
Day 2
14:50 15:10
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15:10 16:00
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Special Guest Speaker Lecture

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Day 2
16:00 17:00
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PCI vs. CAB Panel

Simon Wilson - Panel
2026 DAY TWO SPEAKER PROFILES
Professor Tirone David
Mr Shakil Farid
Professor Gebrine El Khoury
Dr Alison Duncan
Professor Vitaly A Sorokin
Professor Duke Cameron
Stephen McKellar, MD
John Doty, MD
Mr Aziz Momin
Lee McCann, MD
William Caine, MD
Mr Alex Shipolini
DAY 3 SCHEDULE
21 MAY 2027
Day 3
07:00 07:30
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Corcym Workshop

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07:30 08:00
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Surgical Imaging of Mitral Valve

Dr Alison Duncan
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08:00 08:20
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Aortic Valve Disease

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08:20 08:40
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Mitral Valve Disease

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08:40 09:00
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Tricuspid/Multivalve Disease

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09:00 09:20
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Prosthetic Valve Selection/Transcatheter Therapies

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09:20 09:40
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09:40 10:00
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Endocarditis

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10:00 10:30
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Mechanical Circulatory Support

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10:30 11:30
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Mitral Disease

Professor Gebrine El Khoury
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11:30 12:30
Lunch
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12:30 13:00
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Guidelines for Intervention in Aortic Disease

Professor Vitaly Sorokin
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13:00 13:30
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Valve Sparing Root Replacement - Getinge

John Doty, MD
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13:30 14:00
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Advanced Treatment of Aortic Disease

Mr Shakil Farid
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14:00 14:50
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Aortic Panel - Mr Shakil Farid, Professor Vitaly Sorokin, John Doty MD, Professor Tirone David

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14:50 15:10
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15:10 16:10
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Aortic Disease

Professor Tirone David
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16:10 17:00
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SAVR vs. TAVR, MVR vs TMVR Panel - Professor Gebrgine El Khoury, Professor Tirone David

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2026 DAY THREE SPEAKER PROFILES
Dr Riyaz Kaba
Professor Karen Redmond
Mr John Pilling
William Caine, MD
John Doty, MD
Eric Griffiths, MD
Stephen McKellar, MD
Peter J. Smit, MD
Mr Aziz Momin
Mr Shafi Mussa
Professor Brendan Madden
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EVENT SCHEDULE

Our 2027 3 Day Event Schedule combines the very best cardiothoracic surgery course lectures as well as interactive sessions.

  • Cardiac Surgery, Congenital Surgery & Thoracic Surgery
  • Tea/Coffee/Lunch breaks to interact with our industry sponsors.
  • All event lectures will be recorded to be placed in our members' area.
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New Updated Schedule  
09 July 2026

We are proud to offer a series of Wetlab training experience, during the breaks at this year’s London Core Review Course.  At these sessions, you will be able to explore the techniques related to implantation of the Preceval Sutureless valve, supported by members of the faculty as well as experts from Corcym UK. The facility will be open during all of the breaks and will be on a first-come, first-served basis.  Just show up and have a go!If you have any questions, find Andy or any of the other Corcymers on the Corcym stand at the exhibition.We look forward to seeing you at the Wetlab. The Wetlab will be available in the Dale Room during the breaks.

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Wellcome Collection Reception
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Give Away Prize 

We are delighted to collaborate with UKloupes to host a giveaway of a £500 voucher. During the inaugural day’s cardiac interactive sessions, a fortunate audience member will be awarded a voucher. Subsequently, the winner should promptly contact our reception at the earliest available break to secure a promotional photograph and final arrangements.

Event Sponsors
Our sponsors are vital to the running of our course and have been very supportive over the years. Without sponsorship and the volunteering faculty, this world-class course would simply not exist. We invite everyone to browse our sponsor pages and learn about the latest products in our field. We wish to thank the following companies for their support for this year's event.