James Fann

Professor of Cardiothoracic Surgery (Adult Cardiac Surgery) at the Stanford University Medical Center, Emeritus

Academic Appointments

Professor Emeritus, Cardiothoracic Surgery
Member, Cardiovascular Institute

Honors & Awards

Teaching Award, Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation Award for Excellence in Clinical Teaching, Stanford University Medical School (2014)
Donald B. Doty Award, Western Thoracic Surgical Association (2006,2012)
Simulation Award (Boot Camp), Thoracic Surgery Directors Association (2016)
Simulation Grant, Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education (2009)
Alpha Omega Alpha, Alpha Omega Alpha (1985)
Graduation with Distinction, Northwestern University Medical School (1985)

Boards, Advisory Committees, Professional Organizations

Director, American Board of Thoracic Surgery (2014 - 2022)
Examiner, ABTS Certifying Examination (2011 - Present)
Chair, ABTS Cardiac Consultant Subcommittee (2017 - 2021)
Consultant, American Board of Thoracic Surgery (2022 - Present)
President, Western Thoracic Surgical Association (2016 - 2017)
Vice-President, Western Thoracic Surgical Association (2015 - 2016)
Council Member, Western Thoracic Surgical Association (2011 - 2014)
Member, Program Committee, Western Thoracic Surgical Association (2002 - 2006)
Associate Editor, Education, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2017 - 2022)
Member, Editorial Board, Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (2011 - 2017)
Council on Quality, Research and Patient Safety, Society of Thoracic Surgeons (2015 - 2021)
Chair, Workforce on Patient Safety, Society of Thoracic Surgeons (2015 - 2021)
Member, Workforce on Patient Safety, Society of Thoracic Surgeons (2008 - 2021)
Council on Education and Member Services Operating Board, Society of Thoracic Surgeons (2011 - 2015)
Member, Advisory Panel on CT Surgery, American College of Surgeons (2016 - 2018)
Member, Thoracic Surgery Working Group, ACGME Milestones (2012 - 2013)
Co-director, Boot Camp, Thoracic Surgery Directors Association (2009 - Present)
Member, Joint Council on Thoracic Surgery Education Advisory Board (2008 - 2016)
Chair, Simulation Committee, Joint Council on Thoracic Surgery Education (2008 - 2016)
Member, Editorial Board, Thoracic Surgery Curriculum, Joint Council on Thoracic Surgery Education (2012 - 2016)

Professional Education

Fellow, Stanford University, Cardiothoracic Surgery (1996)
Fellow, Stanford University, Vascular Surgery (1993)
Chief Resident, Stanford University, General Surgery (1992)
Residency, Stanford University, General Surgery (1992)
McConnell Research Fellow, Stanford University, Cardiovascular Physiology (1989)
Intern, Stanford University, General Surgery (1986)
M.D., Northwestern Univ. Med. School, Medicine (1985)
B.S., Northwestern University, Medicine (1983)

Current Research and Scholarly Interests

Cardiac surgery education and simulation-based learning, coronary artery bypass surgery, cardiac valve disease

2023-24 Courses

Independent Studies
- Graduate Research
  SURG 399 (Win)

Graduate and Fellowship Programs

Cardiothoracic Surgery (Fellowship Program)

All Publications

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