Our objective is to improve patient care through the advancement of thrombosis education. Our approach is multidisciplinary, targeting office-based physicians, hospitalists, nurse practitioners, nurses, pharmacists, physician assistants, and hospital administrators.
Some upcoming NATF-sponsored programs which may interest you:
Discussion with the Surgeon General—January 30, 2009, Boston, MA
NATF welcomes Rear Admiral Steven K. Galson, MD, MPH, Acting Surgeon General of the United States, to Brigham and Women's Hospital for a discussion of the recently released Call to Action to Prevent Deep Vein Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism. The 2-hour meeting will include state-of-the-art presentations on prophylaxis measures and critical developments in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of thrombotic disorders.
Proactive Thrombosis Prevention: Patient and Health Professional Forum—April 4, 2009, Boston, MA
NATF’s Annual Forum will focus on the improvement of patient care through advancement of thrombosis education. The Proactive Thrombosis Prevention Forum provides a unique educational experience, allowing patients and their families to interact with the professionals who carry out research, provide clinical care, or work on public policy or advocacy issues related to thrombosis. The Forum is CME accredited for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists.
Educational Dinner @ ISTH—July 11, 2009, Boston, MA
NATF is pleased that Dr. Henri Bounameaux, an international leader in the field of thrombosis, will be delivering the keynote address at our educational dinner.
North American Thrombosis Summit 2009—September 26, 2009, Boston, MA
National and international leaders in the field of thrombosis are invited to present papers at this 1-day intensive symposium. The program provides a concise state-of-the-art overview of prophylaxis measures and critical developments in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of thrombotic disorders. The North American Thrombosis Summit is CME accredited for physicians, nurses, and pharmacists.
NATF-Sponsored Grand Rounds
NATF would be glad to schedule Grand Rounds on a thrombosis-related topic at your institution. Contact NATF for more information.
NATF is pleased to bring a number of other live and online CME opportunities to your attention, as well as educational information for patients:
If you have an upcoming thrombosis educational event you would like to advertise on our web site, please email your program information to: info@NATFonline.org