" We are happy to host the 10th Annual Meeting of ASCVS and. "

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the Asian Society for Cardiovascular Surgery (ASCVS), I would like to invite you to its 10th Annual Meeting which will be held in Jeju Island, Korea, on April 17 through 19, 2002.

Recent advances in surgical treatments for various forms of cardiovascular disease have made this field into one of the most dynamic specialties in medicine. This meeting will bring to Jeju, leading cardiovascular surgeons from various parts of Asia as well as internationally recognized experts from other parts of the world. The participants will present their views on recent progress in a wide range of both clinical and experimental studies of cardiovascular diseases and the benefits and limitations of new technologies. I am sure we will all benefit from their cumulative experience, in our patient management as well as the direction of our future investigative efforts.

Jeju had been called Tamna before Gojong (A.D. 1105) who changed it's name to Jeju. Jeju was used as a banishment island for political upstarts during the Joseon Dynasty. Cultural progress and the spread of confucianism was made thanks to these banished scholars. Today, Jeju is a beautiful semi-tropical island off the southern tip of the Korean peninsula and a favorite destination for the local honeymooners. The weather is mild and there are beautiful beaches and coral blue seas, which will make your stay on the island an unforgettable experience. For golfers, there are splendid golf courses on the slopes of Mt. Halla, at 1,950 meters, which is the highest mountain in south Korea. In April, pink azaleas that cover these slopes will render you an unforgettably beautiful sight.

We are happy to host the 10th Annual Meeting of ASCVS and I, together with the Organizing Committee members, will do our best to make your participation a worth your visit.