F. Griffith Pearson Fellowship
The F. Griffith Pearson Fellowship supports early career thoracic surgeons with advanced clinical training and mentorship in North America to enhance surgical skills and knowledge exchange.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2026
Funding Amounts: $9,000 for a 6–8 week fellowship; intended to cover living expenses during training
Summary: Focused educational fellowship for early career general thoracic surgeons to study advanced clinical techniques at North American institutions.
Description
The F. Griffith Pearson Fellowship, administered by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Foundation, supports early career general thoracic surgeons in gaining advanced clinical training and hands-on experience at a host institution in North America. The fellowship provides a focused six to eight week educational experience, enabling recently trained surgeons to expand their technical skills, engage in mentorship, and bring innovative techniques back to their home institutions. The program is designed to foster professional growth and knowledge exchange in thoracic surgery.
