Honoring Our Cleveland Clinic Mentors Program
Honoring Our Cleveland Clinic Mentors Program supports cardiothoracic surgery trainees with mentorship, education, and career development to prepare for practice and launch academic careers.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Applications open) | December 1, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Complimentary AATS Annual Meeting registration, travel support, and a stipend toward Cleveland Clinic hotel and travel costs
Summary: Supports advanced cardiothoracic surgery trainees with mentorship, education, and career development for the transition from residency to practice.
Key Information: Formal eligibility requires U.S. residents or fellows in their penultimate training year, with permission to attend.
Description
The AATS Foundation’s Developing Surgical Leaders – A Cleveland Clinic Honoring Our Mentors Program prepares advanced cardiothoracic surgery trainees to secure their first full-time positions, develop areas of expertise, and launch academic careers. Its “From Residency to Practice” focus combines education, professional development, and mentorship with an enhanced in-person Cleveland Clinic experience featuring interactive learning, case-based discussions, and career planning.
Participants also receive support to attend the AATS Annual Meeting, participate in the AATS Foundation Resident Leadership Luncheon, and access virtual career-development webinars. These opportunities complement the Cleveland Clinic experience and its focus on the transition to practice.
