Honoring Our Cleveland Clinic Mentors Program
This grant supports advanced cardiothoracic surgery residents to attend a 1-day academic career development and mentorship program at the Cleveland Clinic.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: $1,000 stipend to support travel and hotel expenses for a 1-day educational program.
Summary: A 1-day career development course at the Cleveland Clinic for advanced North American cardiothoracic surgery residents, focused on academic career launch and mentorship.
Key Information: COVID-19 vaccination required for attendance.
Description
The AATS Foundation Honoring Our Cleveland Clinic Mentors Program provides selected chief or penultimate year North American cardiothoracic surgery residents with a full-day, in-person educational experience at the Cleveland Clinic. The program is designed to help participants understand the steps to securing their first academic position, develop areas of specialized expertise, and successfully launch their academic surgical careers. In addition to the main seminar, attendees may join an evening networking reception and observe Grand Rounds or an operating room session. The program honors the legacy of Cleveland Clinic staff and former AATS presidents Delos M. Cosgrove, MD, Floyd D. Loop, MD, and Bruce W. Lytle, MD, for their significant impact on the specialty.
