Students Selected as Member for a Day at the AATS Meeting

May 1, 2025

The SUNY Downstate Department of Surgery is proud to announce that two Downstate medical students, Jessica Yavner and Steven Medvedovsky, Class of 2026, have been selected to participate in the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Member for a Day Program at the 105th Annual Meeting in Seattle, Washington.  

“I am honored to be selected as an AATS Member for a Day at the 2025 American Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting. This opportunity will allow me to engage with world-renowned leaders in cardiothoracic surgery, attend cutting-edge research presentations, and gain insights into the latest advances in the field. As a medical student passionate about thoracic surgery and surgical innovation, attending this conference is an inspiring step toward my future career. I look forward to learning from experts, building relationships within the cardiothoracic surgery community, and contributing to the field of thoracic surgery”. -Jessica Yavner  

“I aspire to become an academic cardiac surgeon and am therefore thrilled to attend my first national cardiothoracic meeting to explore cutting-edge research, learn about emerging trends, and connect with mentors and fellow students. This prestigious program will offer me the opportunity to network within the cardiothoracic surgical community and gain deeper insight into the field.” -Steven Medvedovsky 

Congratulations Jessica and Steven! 

Steven Medvedovsky and Dr. Aitua Salami, Assistant Professor in the Department of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery at UT Southwestern Medical Center.