Who Can Apply: Provides a 1-year fellowship in aortic surgery for CT surgeons with no exposure to thoracic aortic surgery in their own departments. The selected fellow will have full clinical access to operate during the duration of the program and will have full immersion in the institution’s cardiothoracic surgical department. A high-volume operating experience will be provided to the fellow, and a research component is strongly encouraged.
- Current Status:Candidate will have recently completed or will be finalizing their cardiothoracic surgical residency training and seek to develop exceptional skill and knowledge in the field of thoracic aortic surgery and become a future leader in the field. Candidates should have no prior exposure to thoracic aortic surgery in their own departments.
- Language Requirement:English or German
- Travel Requirements:Candidate must satisfy all necessary licensure, visa, and credentialing criteria required by the host center.
Submission:
- A curriculum vitae with a full description of their surgical experience
- Letter of support from the chief/chair of their current institution or their training program
- One to two-page narrative to include:
- What they hope to accomplish during their fellowship
- How they will utilize the skills they have learned at their home institution, if applicable
- Relationship of the planned study to the applicant’s prior experience, preparation, and professional goals
- Statement of future career goals
Deadline: July 2, 2025
Amount: Varies
Learn More: https://www.aats.org/foundation/international-clinical-fellowship-in-thoracic-aortic-surgery