Aldo R. Castañeda Fellowship
Supports early-career Latin American congenital heart surgeons with up to three months of observational training and mentorship in North America to advance skills in congenital heart surgery.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Foundation
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Full application) | July 2, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Up to $15,000 for three months; or up to $7,500 for one month (per recipient); additional $1,000 travel stipend for Annual Meeting attendance.
Summary: Supports early-career Latin American congenital heart surgeons with up to three months of observational training in North America.
Description
This fellowship, established by the AATS Foundation in partnership with the World Society for Pediatric and Congenital Heart Surgery, provides Latin American congenital heart surgeons within their first ten years of practice the opportunity to undertake up to three months of observational training at a host facility in North America. The program aims to foster professional growth, knowledge exchange, and skill development for early-career surgeons focusing on congenital heart surgery, ideally with mentorship linked to Dr. Aldo Castañeda’s legacy.
