Honoring Our Cleveland Clinic Mentors Program
The Honoring Our Cleveland Clinic Mentors Program by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery provides advanced cardiothoracic residents with career development and mentorship at the Cleveland Clinic.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (full application deadline, projected) | July 2027 (full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 stipend for travel and hotel expenses; participation in a full-day course at the Cleveland Clinic
Summary: Career development program for advanced North American cardiothoracic surgery residents, featuring a full-day course and mentorship at the Cleveland Clinic.
Key Information: Only residents/fellows in their penultimate or chief year are eligible; program covers travel/hotel but not salary support.
Description
This program, offered by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS), provides North American cardiothoracic surgery residents in their chief or penultimate year of training with a unique, in-person career development experience at the Cleveland Clinic. The initiative focuses on preparing participants for their first academic positions, developing professional expertise, and fostering leadership in cardiothoracic surgery. The program also celebrates the legacy of influential Cleveland Clinic mentors and aims to build a strong foundation for the next generation of surgeon-leaders.
