key: cord-0999229-it7zhrdd authors: Moon, Marc R. title: Commentary: Virtual Education in Cardiothoracic Surgery: Born Out of Necessity, Enduring Impact date: 2020-08-28 journal: J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg DOI: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.08.079 sha: 6b9decef7da9c38acf725dbb0989b80df463db3c doc_id: 999229 cord_uid: it7zhrdd nan wearing a mask was considered by some to be a patriotic duty. pharmaceutical interventions were all that was available, much like today. The AATS survived, as did the world but not without great cost. It is estimated that 50 million died as a consequence 22 worldwide. The 1918 influenza pandemic did not change the world forever, nor will 23 Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), but until we have conquered this dreadful disease, we 24 must all take measures to protect ourselves and the community at large [3] [4] [5] . 25 Vervoort and a team of esteemed academic CT surgical leaders put together an outstanding Some express concern that virtual meetings will not facilitate the appropriate level of inspiration 63 or emotion during the respective organization's presidential address or honored guest speakers. These presentations offer long-term memories for all who attend. I was inspired by Notre Dame COVID-19): Regional variability in burden and impact Online ahead of print Cardiac surgery considerations and lessons 140 learned during the COVID-19 pandemic Virtual conferencing and surgical education in the COVID-19 era AATS 100th Annual Meeting: A virtual learning experience AATS Virtual Meeting Expo The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress the Words of the Presidents: American Association for Thoracic Surgery American Association for Thoracic Surgery The One-Day Contract: How to Add Value to Every Minute of 153 Your Life Hands across the Ocean: German-American relations in thoracic surgery 156 13. Moon MR. #WeAllNeedToChange Student enrollment patterns and achievement in Ohio's online 161 charter schools The Struggle to Pass Algebra: Online vs Face-to-Face Credit Recovery for At-Risk Urban Students Virtual Classrooms: How Online College 166 Courses Affect Student Success How effective is online learning? Education Week