Kouchoukos Traveling Fellowship
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Kouchoukos Traveling Fellowship supports surgeons and senior residents in learning techniques and technologies at another institution to improve care for thoracic aortic disease.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application closes)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 for up to four weeks
Summary: Supports educational visits to another institution to learn techniques and technologies that improve care for thoracic aortic disease.
Key Information: Open to cardiothoracic surgeons within ten years of residency completion or final-year cardiothoracic surgery residents.
Description
The Kouchoukos Traveling Fellowship supports continuing education for cardiothoracic surgeons and senior residents committed to treating thoracic aortic disease. Offered by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education, it funds travel to another institution to learn a novel technique, adopt innovative technology, and foster collaboration between surgical investigators.
The fellowship connects a mentored educational experience at a host institution with improved patient care at the recipient’s home institution. Successful applicants are expected to demonstrate excellence in training and academic achievement and to have secured a position at an institution capable of supporting continued growth in thoracic aortic disease.
