2026
SCHEDULE
13-15 MAY
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New Updated Schedule  
22 November 2025
DAY 1 SCHEDULE
13 MAY 2026
Day 1
07:00 08:00
Morning Tea/Coffee/Registration
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08:00 08:20
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Introduction

Mr Aziz Momin & Mr Alex Shipolini
2
Day 1
08:20 08:40
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Coronary Artery Disease

Lee McCann, MD
3
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08:40 09:00
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Myocardial Infarction

Lee McCann, MD
4
Day 1
09:00 10:00
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Cardiac MCQ

Shipolini
Day 1
10:00 10:20
Tea/Coffee Break
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10:20 10:40
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Myocardial Revascularization

Lee McCann, MD
6
Day 1
10:40 11:00
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Mechanical Complications of Ischemic Heart Disease

Mr Aziz Momin
7
Day 1
11:00 11:20
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Ischemic Mitral Disease

John Doty, MD
8
Day 1
11:20 11:40
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Aortic Aneurysm

John Doty, MD
Day 1
11:40 12:40
Lunch Break
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12:40 13:10
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Perfusion

Mr Simon Phillips
10
Day 1
13:10 13:50
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MIDCAB

Chandra
11
Day 1
13:50 14:20
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Update On CAB Guidelines

Professor David Taggart
12
Day 1
14:20 15:00
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PCI vs CAB MCQ

Dr Iqbal Malik Panel : Brian Whisenant, MD, Lee McCann, MD, Mr V. Chandra, Mr Simon Phillips, Mr Aziz Momin
Day 1
15:00 15:20
Tea/Coffee Break
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Day 1
15:20 15:40
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Aortic Valve Disease

John Doty, MD
14
Day 1
15:40 16:00
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Tricuspid & Multivalve Disease

Lee McCann, MD
15
Day 1
16:00 16:20
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Prosthetic Valve Selection/Transcatheter Therapies

John Doty, MD
16
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16:20 16:40
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Endocarditis

Lee McCann, MD
2026 DAY ONE SPEAKER PROFILES
Professor David Taggart
Mr Simon Phillips
Dr Iqbal Malik
John Doty, MD
Mr Aziz Momin
Lee McCann, MD
Brian Whisenant, MD
Mr Alex Shipolini
Mr V. Chandrasekaran
Mr Simon Wilson
DAY 2 SCHEDULE
14 MAY 2026
Day 2
07:30 08:00
Morning Tea/Coffee
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08:00 08:20
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Echocardiography

Dr Alison Duncan
18
Day 2
08:20 08:40
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Cardiac Tumors

Lee McCann, MD
19
Day 2
08:40 09:00
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Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

John Doty, MD
20
Day 2
09:00 09:40
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SAVR vs TAVR, MV Repair vs TMV Repair MCQ

Brian Whisenant, MD: Panel: Lee McCann, MD, Professor Tirone David, Mr Aziz Momin, Mr V. Chandra
Day 2
09:40 10:00
Tea/Coffee Break
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Day 2
10:00 10:30
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Advanced Treatment of Aortic Aneurysm

Mr Shakil Farid
22
Day 2
10:30 11:00
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Aortic Dissection

Professor Tirone Davd
23
Day 2
11:00 11:30
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Ashok Cherian Memorial Lecture: The History Of British Cardiac Surgery

Professor Duke Cameron
24
Day 2
11:30 12:00
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Complex Aortic Cases MCQ

Professor Duke Cameron: Panel Professor Tirone David, John Doty, MD, Mr Shakil Farid, Mr Alex Shipolini
Day 2
12:00 13:00
Lunch
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Day 2
13:00 13:40
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Mitral Valve & Aortic Valve Repair Tips/Tricks

Professor Gebrine El Khoury
26
Day 2
13:40 14:10
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TBC

TBC
27
Day 2
14:10 14:40
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Diamond Lecture - Getinge - Valve Sparing Root Replacement

John Doty, MD
Day 2
14:40 15:00
Tea/Coffee Break
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TBC

TBC
29
Day 2
15:30 15:50
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The Pericardium

Stephen McKellar, MD
30
Day 2
15:50 16:20
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Mechanical Circulatory Support

William Caine, MD
31
Day 2
16:20 16:50
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SVC Syndrome and Pulmonary Embolism

William Caine, MD
2026 DAY TWO SPEAKER PROFILES
Professor Tirone David
Dr Riyaz Kaba
Mr Shakil Farid
Professor Gebrine El Khoury
Dr Alison Duncan
Professor Duke Cameron
John Doty, MD
Mr Aziz Momin
Lee McCann, MD
William Caine, MD
Mr Alex Shipolini
DAY 3 SCHEDULE
15 MAY 2026
Day 3
07:30 08:00
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Day 3
08:00 08:30
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Principles Of Congenital Heart Disease

Mr Shaffi Mussa
33
Day 3
08:30 08:50
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Pediatric Cardiac Surgery Essentials

Griffiths
34
Day 3
08:50 09:20
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Hybrid AF Surgery - Atricure

Mr Aziz Momin / Riaz Kaba
35
Day 3
09:20 09:40
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Adult Congenital heart Disease

Eric Griffiths, MD
Day 3
09:40 10:00
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10:00 10:20
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Chest Wall Congenital Deformities & Tumors

John Doty, MD
37
Day 3
10:20 10:40
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Thoracic Trauma

Mr John Pilling
38
Day 3
10:40 11:00
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Bullous Emphysema and Pneumothorax

Stephen McKellar, MD
39
Day 3
11:40 12:10
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Lung Function and Cardiac MCQ

Professor Brendan Madden
Day 3
12:10 12:50
Lunch
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12:50 13:10
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Pulmonary Infections

William Caine, MD
41
Day 3
13:10 13:30
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Pulmonary Fungus/Tuberculosis

William Caine, MD
42
Day 3
13:30 13:50
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Mediastinal Tumors

Professor Karen Redmond
43
Day 3
13:50 14:10
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Lung Cancer Diagnosis

Professor Karen Redmond
44
Day 3
14:10 15:00
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Thoracic MCQ

Mr John Pilling
Day 3
15:00 15:20
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15:20 15:40
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Lung Cancer - Staging

William Caine, MD
46
Day 3
15:40 16:00
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Lung Cancer - Surgery

William Caine, MD
47
Day 3
16:00 16:20
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Lung Cancer – Metastatic Disease/Adjuvant Therapy

Mr John Pilling
48
Day 3
16:20 16:40
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Airway Tumors

Stephen McKellar, MD
49
Day 3
16:40 17:00
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The Pleura

Mr John Pilling
2026 DAY THREE SPEAKER PROFILES
Professor Karen Redmond
Mr John Pilling
Lee McCann, MD
William Caine, MD
John Doty, MD
Eric Griffiths, MD
Stephen McKellar, MD
Mr Shafi Mussa
Professor Brendan Madden

EVENT SCHEDULE

Our 2026 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  
22 November 2025

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.