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J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2005;130:1-4
© 2005 The American Association for Thoracic Surgery

The Editorial Board of The Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

Drexel University College of Medicine, Philadelphia, Pa

Received for publication May 10, 2005; accepted for publication May 10, 2005.

^_* Address for reprints: Andrew S. Wechsler, MD, Drexel University College of Medicine, 245 N 15th St, Room 6451, NCB, Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192 (Email: andrew.wechsler@drexelmed.edu).

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In 2004, we received more than 1200 submissions in our office: a 10% increase over last year (and a 35% increase over 2001). Given the fact that most published articles undergo at least one and frequently two or more revisions, it is clear that we owe a huge debt of gratitude to those individuals, highlighted on the following pages, who serve so ably on our editorial board.

Individuals are nominated to the editorial board by a process of consultation between the Editor and the Associate Editors that results in recommendation of names to the Council of The American Association for Thoracic Surgery for approval. Individuals who are asked to serve on the editorial board must have displayed competence and timeliness as a peer reviewer, evidence of important contributions to our field, and good common sense. Editorial board members review on the average about 21 manuscripts per year; assignments range from 3 to 35 manuscripts, depending on one’s area of expertise and the mix of manuscripts received by the Journal. Most of our board members are busy clinicians who carve time from evenings and weekends to perform this vital function. I can only state, quite simply and sincerely, the Journal and their colleagues are very much in their debt.

This year we wish to note the departure from the editorial board of Donald Glower. Frank Sellke, whose term was also scheduled to end this year, graciously agreed to serve a second term. We note that Dr Sellke has never held an article for review for more than 24 hours—a most remarkable achievement!

We welcome to the editorial board Eric Butchart and Philippe Menasché. We are also pleased to announce that Richard Weisel moved . . . [Full Text of this Article]