Altamar Cardiovascular Services

Perfusion students, this one is for you 🎓

Jeff Riley was a perfusionist, educator and author who trained countless clinicians and shared his knowledge around the world. The Sanibel Symposium honors his legacy with a scholarship for students ready to share their work.

Submit an abstract of your original research. Four winners will be selected to present at Sanibel Symposium 2027.

Winners receive
🥇 $1,000 | 🥈 $750 | 🥉 $500 | 🏅 $250
🎤 A spot on the Sanibel Symposium 2027 stage
🤝 Visibility with industry experts and future employers

“Jeff Riley Memorial Scholarship Recipient” is a line that makes any CV stand out. Start building your professional story before you graduate.

📅 Apply by December 31, 2026
🔗 https://perfusion.com/sanibel-symposium/scholarships/

Tag a perfusion student who should apply 👇

Heading to the AABB 2026 Annual Meeting in Atlanta? Make sure to add Altamar Cardiovascular Services to your list of stops!

Our onsite team, Torrie Pare, Julie Jackson, and Susan Wickersham, would love to meet you and connect.

And there's an extra reason to stop by! 👀

🎁 Enter for your chance to win:

$250 Amazon Gift Card or Sanibel Symposium 2027 Registration

📍 AABB 2026 | Atlanta, GA
📅 October 17–19
📌 Booth #530

We look forward to seeing you in Atlanta! 🙌

🎤 Your research. Your ideas. Your stage.

Have research, insights, or innovations in perfusion and cardiovascular science to share?

Submit an abstract for Sanibel Symposium 2027 and help advance the science, spark new ideas, and inspire the perfusion community. 🫀

🌴 Be part of the conversation. Take the stage in Sanibel!

Submit your abstract: https://perfusion.com/sanibel-symposium/call-for-speakers/

🩸 ATLANTA, HERE WE COME!

The countdown is on! We’re heading to the AABB 2026 Annual Meeting and look forward to connecting with healthcare professionals who are passionate about advancing blood management and improving patient care.

📍 Atlanta, GA
📅 October 17–19
📌 Booth #530

Meet Torrie Pare, Julie Jackson, and Susan Wickersham to share ideas, discuss your program’s goals, and explore opportunities to strengthen your patient blood management initiatives.

Will you be attending AABB? We’d love to connect and hear what your team is working on!

👋 See you at Booth #530!

Your Sanibel 2027 files are officially open. 📂

For perfusion students, this is one of the best chances all year to learn from the people shaping our field and to be in the room where it happens.

If you're a perfusion student ready to take the next step in your career, don't wait on this one. Applications are open now, and spots are limited.

Apply here:
💡 Internship Program: https://perfusion.com/sanibel-symposium/student-internships/
📓 Jeff Riley Shcolarship: https://perfusion.com/sanibel-symposium/scholarships/

Know a student who should be there? Tag them below and make sure they see this.

Perfusion students, this opportunity deserves a closer look. 🔎

The Sanibel Student Internship offers more than a conference experience—it’s an opportunity to learn, connect, and experience the perfusion community at Sanibel.

Here’s what’s covered:

✈️ Airfare arranged by our Concierge team
🏨 Hotel accommodations for 4 nights
🍽️ Meals during sessions
🚐 Airport transportation
🎟️ Waived registration fee
🤝 Networking opportunities

Who can apply?
✔️ 1st- or 2nd-year perfusion students as of December 1, 2026
✔️ Must be in good standing
✔️ Must have Program Director approval to attend in person

Application deadline: December 31, 2026

Submit your application: https://perfusion.com/sanibel-symposium/student-internships/

🥠 The fortune cookie has spoken…

“Apply for the Jeff Riley Memorial Scholarship.” 👀

If you're a perfusion student working toward your future in the field, consider this your sign to take the next step.

🫀 Pursue your goals.
📚 Invest in your education.
🌟 Keep building your future.

📅 Applications are due December 31.

Don't ignore the sign. 😉

👉 Learn more and apply: https://perfusion.com/sanibel-symposium/scholarships/

Chris Odom, our VP of Business Development, takes a closer look at what it takes to build a high-performing perfusion program. 🫀

Is your program designed simply to maintain coverage—or to deliver consistency?

A strong program goes beyond having qualified clinicians on every shift. Standardized processes, competency management, clear communication, and staffing resilience help create a reliable approach to care across the entire team.

In our latest blog, Chris explores how leading perfusion programs can strengthen quality, consistency, and operational performance beyond simply filling the schedule.

Read the full blog:
https://altamarcardiovascular.com/2026/09/16/from-coverage-to-consistency-how-top-programs-standardize-perfusion-quality/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=How+Top+Programs+Standardize+Perfusion+Quality

From the last , these students stepped into the Sanibel Symposium experience—and gained more than just a few great photos. 🫀

And now, it's your turn.

🎓 Applications for the 2027 Sanibel Symposium Internship Program are NOW OPEN!

Here's what you can look forward to:

🫀 Hands-On Experience
🤝 Networking Opportunities
📚 Learning Opportunities
📄 Resume Enhancement
🏆 Wayne Pino Outstanding Intern Awards

Ready to make your own Sanibel memories?

👉 Apply for the 2027 Internship Program: https://perfusion.com/internship-application/

Nashville, keep an eye out for Booth #1158!

Meet Matt Hansen and Chris Odom and visit our booth for your chance to choose between:

💳 $250 Amazon Gift Card
🌴 Sanibel Symposium 2027 Registration

Whether you're attending to learn, connect, or share ideas, come say hello and enter to win!