A Forum for Transplant Leaders
The AST Medical Directors Forum is an immersive, two-day meeting designed exclusively for transplant Medical Directors, living donor Medical Directors, and senior physician leaders. Built around the real-world leadership challenges facing transplant programs today, this meeting creates a confidential, peer-driven environment for exchange, problem-solving, and strategic collaboration.
New for 2026: The Forum is expanding to include pancreas transplant medical directors, further strengthening multidisciplinary dialogue and peer exchange.
Through structured dialogue, expert panels, and case-based discussion, attendees will share innovative approaches to clinical practice, gain insight into transplant finance and organizational alignment, and strengthen leadership impact across their programs.
Why Attend
This Forum offers a rare opportunity to:
- Engage in candid, executive-level dialogue with peers from across the country
- Explore practical strategies for clinical, operational, and financial challenges
- Strengthen leadership skills and elevate program performance
- Build a network of trusted colleagues facing similar institutional pressures
About the Meeting
The 2026 Medical Directors Forum will be held June 19–20, immediately preceding the American Transplant Congress (ATC), at the Westin Seaport in Boston, MA. Participation in the Forum is independent of ATC — you do not need to register for ATC to attend.
Registration is Now Open
Join your colleagues in Boston for two days of high-level discussion, collaboration, and leadership development designed specifically for transplant Medical Directors.
Register TodayMedical Directors Forum FAQ
Who should attend?The Medical Director from each organ transplant program — including living donor Medical Directors — is invited to attend. In 2026, the Forum is expanding to include pancreas transplant Medical Directors to enhance multidisciplinary dialogue. |
What if I'm not a Medical Director?You may attend on behalf of your Medical Director if they are unable to participate. |
What if I am a Medical Director but can't attend?You may designate a qualified proxy to register and participate on your behalf. |
Do I have to register for ATC to attend the Forum?No — Medical Directors Forum registration is separate from ATC. |
Do I have to be an AST member?No, but AST members receive significant registration discounts. |
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