UAB Cardiothoracic Surgery Resident Juan A. Muñoz-Largacha, M.D., was recently selected to participate in the 2023 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Leadership Academy.

 Dr. Muñoz-Largacha received his medical degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana in Bogotá, Colombia. He is now a PGY 6 integrated resident in the cardiothoracic surgery program at UAB.

The AATS Leadership Academy will be taking place in Los Angeles, California, during the 103rd AATS Annual Meeting. As an attendee, Dr. Muñoz-Largacha will be able to participate in an intensive presentation and discussion series presented by various academic thoracic surgical leaders at AATS.

To conclude the formal program, AATS will host an evening reception to allow attendees, faculty and members of the AATS Board space to further discussions and continue to build a network.