The<unk>  <unk>  is an international association of cardiothoracic surgeons. It was founded in 1917 by the earliest pioneers in the field of thoracic<unk> . Headquartered in Beverly, Massachusetts, it has over 1,200 members from 35 countries. To be considered for membership, a surgeon must have a proven record of distinction within the field and have made meritorious contributions to the knowledge of cardiothoracic disease and its surgical treatment. The association publishes the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular<unk> . It fosters the education of young cardiothoracic surgeons by providing scholarships and fellowships, and makes special awards to distinguished members. Recipients of the association's Scientific Achievement Award include John W. Kirklin (1994), Norman E. Shumway (1998), Michael E. DeBakey (1999), Denton A. Cooley (2000), Alain F. Carpentier (2005), Gerald Buckberg (2007), and Andrew S. Wechsler (2008). The association's papers are held at the National Library of Medicine.<unk>  Graham Foundation has been fostering Careers and developing Leaders ̶ Since 1973. It has continually supported cardiothoracic surgeons worldwide in research and education. In this endeavour,<unk>  awards several scholarships and Fellowship awards. Some of the notable awards include -<unk>  Research Scholarship Award,<unk>  Surgical Investigator,<unk>  Advanced Valve Disease Educational Fellowship,<unk>  Robotic<unk>  Fellowship,<unk>  Thoracic<unk>  Fellowship and<unk>  Graham Traveling Fellowship.
American Association for Thoracic Surgery
The Annals of Thoracic Surgery
Annals of Thoracic Medicine
American Association for Respiratory Care
Canadian Board for Respiratory Therapy
Annals of Intensive Care
Asian Cardiovascular and Thoracic Annals
World Federation of Associations of Pediatric Surgeons