Advanced Robotic Cardiac Surgery Fellowship
This grant funds hands-on training and mentorship to help surgeons and institutions build advanced robotic cardiac surgery programs through structured simulation and proctored clinical experience.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates: September 15, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $25,000 one-time award to surgeon and institution; supports training, proctoring, and program launch costs.
Summary: Supports surgeons and institutions to develop advanced robotic cardiac surgery programs through structured training, mentorship, and simulation.
Description
This fellowship provides a $25,000 grant to a cardiothoracic surgeon and their institution to launch a high-quality robotic cardiac surgery program. The program offers two training pathways—Robotic Revascularization (CABG) and Robotic Valve/Intracardiac (Mitral)—and includes comprehensive training, simulation, and direct mentorship from an experienced proctor. The fellowship is structured to facilitate institutional expertise in robotic cardiac surgery, ensuring the recipient and their team receive hands-on training, simulation experience, proctored clinical cases, and ongoing mentor support. The goal is to help establish sustainable, high-quality robotic cardiac surgery capabilities at the recipient’s home institution.
