AATS Online Award Applications Now Available

Evarts A. Graham Memorial Traveling Fellowship (2009-2010)

The Evarts A. Graham Memorial Traveling Fellowship supports study of young cardiothoracic surgeons from outside North America at sites in North America by broadening overall training and increasing international contacts.

Candidates should have completed formal training in general surgery and in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery, but not reached a senior position.
Candidates must be proficient in English at a sufficient level to realize the full benefits.
Awards are made to surgeons of unique promise with a potential for future international thoracic surgical leadership.

For more information, and to apply

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Third Edward D. Churchill Research Scholarship (2009-2011)

The Third Edward D. Churchill Research Scholarship provides an opportunity for research, training and experience for North American surgeons pursuing an academic career in cardiothoracic surgery.

Research program must be undertaken within the first three years after completion of an approved North American cardiothoracic residency.
Applications for the scholarship may be submitted during the candidate’s final year of cardiothoracic residency or during his or her first two years in an academic position. 

For more information, and to apply

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Resident Traveling Fellowship (2008-2009)

The Resident Traveling Fellowship provides residents with an opportunity to gain additional insights and innovative techniques from another institution and bring this knowledge back to his or her home institution.

Candidate must be a resident in their final year of an approved North American cardiothoracic surgical training program who plans to spend a maximum of two weeks at one or more institutions other than their home institution.
Awardees must also plan to attend the annual meeting of the Association, May 9-13, 2009 in Boston, MA.

For more information, and to apply

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THE DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS FOR ALL THREE AWARDS IS JULY 1, 2008.