Advanced Valve Disease Educational Fellowship
This fellowship offers early career cardiothoracic surgeons hands-on and observational training in advanced heart valve disease treatment and surgical innovations at leading institutions.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026
Funding Amounts: Up to $7,500 for 1 month | Up to $15,000 for 2–3 months
Summary: Immersive fellowship for early career cardiothoracic surgeons to gain hands-on and observational experience in advanced heart valve disease treatment at top institutions.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; application dates are projected and subject to change.
Description
This fellowship offers early career cardiothoracic surgeons a unique opportunity to participate in an immersive, interactive educational experience at leading institutions specializing in heart valve disease. Fellows will observe and engage with experts in advanced surgical and transcatheter techniques, perioperative patient management, valve imaging, robotic surgery, and multidisciplinary care strategies. The program emphasizes skill development in minimally invasive procedures, complex valve repair, aortic surgery, and the latest trends in coronary revascularization. Fellows can expect to spend one to three months at a host institution, gaining exposure to cutting-edge treatments and program development in valvular heart disease.
