Denton A. Cooley Fellowship
A four-week observership at Texas Heart Institute and Baylor St. Luke’s offers early-career cardiothoracic surgeons hands-on experience in advanced cardiac and thoracic surgery techniques.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (Applicant Requirements) | July 2, 2026 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: $15,000 for a four-week observership; one award per year
Summary: Four-week observership for early-career cardiothoracic surgeons at Texas Heart Institute and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center to advance surgical education.
Key Information: For North American surgeons in their final year of residency or within two years of completing residency.
Description
This fellowship offers early-career North American cardiothoracic surgeons a unique four-week educational observership at the Texas Heart Institute and Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center. The program is designed to provide immersive, hands-on learning experiences in advanced cardiac and thoracic surgery, including exposure to cardiac transplantation and general thoracic procedures. The fellowship aims to enhance participants’ surgical skills and deepen their understanding of specialized cardiothoracic procedures under the guidance of leading experts in the field.
