Kouchoukos Traveling Fellowship
Forecasted
Kouchoukos Traveling Fellowship supports cardiothoracic surgeons and senior residents in traveling to learn thoracic aortic treatment techniques and technologies to improve patient care at home institutions.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 for a traveling fellowship of up to four weeks
Summary: Supports cardiothoracic surgeons and final-year residents traveling to another institution to advance their skills in thoracic aortic disease treatment.
Key Information: Applicants must secure an institutional position supporting continued development in thoracic aortic disease and a host sponsor/mentor.
Description
The Kouchoukos Traveling Fellowship, offered by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education (TSF), supports continuing education for cardiothoracic surgeons and senior residents committed to treating thoracic aortic disease. It funds travel to another institution to learn a novel technique, adopt innovative technology, and foster collaboration between surgical investigators. The goal is to bring that expertise back to improve patient care at the recipient’s home institution.
The fellowship supports travel and living expenses during an educational sabbatical, with a host institution providing the training environment and a sponsor serving as mentor. Named for Nicholas T. Kouchoukos, MD, the award emphasizes professional development in thoracic aortic care through technical learning and collaboration.
