Who Can Apply: The specific learning objectives are to provide surgeons with the foundational knowledge of the pathophysiology of atrial fibrillation, the rationale for surgical treatment and the ability to perform the atrial fibrillation correction procedure over a range of surgical approaches. As a result, the provided training and unique mentorship opportunity will assist fellows so that they may ascend to leadership roles in surgical atrial fibrillation treatment over the course of their careers.
- Candidate is in their final year of training with plans to complete their fellowship prior to the start of a formal appointment or has been in practice less than three years.
- Candidate meets all necessary licensure and credentialing criteria required by the host center.
- Fluency in English is mandatory.
Submission:
- Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae with a full description of their surgical experience.
- Letter of support from their chief/chair at 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.
- Identify the number of atrial fibrillation cases observed during training or in current practice.
Deadline: December 2, 2025
Amount: Varies
Learn More: https://www.aats.org/foundation/james-l-cox-fellowship-in-atrial-fibrillation-surgery