Matthew Gerdisch Fellowship in Arrhythmia Surgery
Six-month fellowship for early-career cardiothoracic surgeons to advance arrhythmia surgery skills at University Hospital Vienna, emphasizing innovative techniques and multidisciplinary program development.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Due Dates: July 1, 2026 (full application due by 11:59pm Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 USD for a six-month fellowship; one fellow selected annually.
Summary: Six-month fellowship for early-career cardiothoracic surgeons to advance expertise in arrhythmia surgery at University Hospital Vienna, focused on innovative surgical techniques and program development.
Key Information: Applicants must be within five years of completing training and meet all host institution credentialing requirements.
Description
This fellowship provides a unique six-month, in-depth training opportunity at the University Hospital Vienna for early-career cardiothoracic surgeons or graduating fellows. The program is designed to advance surgical expertise in the management of cardiac arrhythmias, with a focus on exposure to electrophysiology (EP) lab technologies, minimally invasive and hybrid surgical approaches, and the development of integrated, multidisciplinary arrhythmia surgery programs. The fellowship honors the legacy of Matthew Gerdisch and aims to cultivate future leaders in arrhythmia surgery.
