This award supports cardiac surgical residents enrolled in accredited I6 or traditional/early specialization cardiothoracic surgery programs to conduct clinical and translational research. Funded research includes quality and outcomes studies, innovative therapies, procedures, and technologies in cardiothoracic surgery. Residents work under the mentorship of established cardiac surgical investigators who guide and direct the research projects.
Applicants must be cardiac surgical residents enrolled in accredited I6 or traditional/early specialization cardiothoracic surgery programs in the US or Canada. They must conduct research under an active AATS member mentor and submit a complete education plan with mentor documentation.
