Member for a Day offers early-career clinicians and scientists immersive access to research, networking, and mentorship at the AATS Annual Meeting, supported by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery Foundation.
Summer Intern Scholarship supports medical students with an eight-week placement combining laboratory and clinical experience to explore cardiothoracic surgery at an AATS member’s institution.
The AATS Surgical Investigator Program funds early career cardiothoracic surgeons conducting innovative clinical and translational research to improve surgical therapies, procedures, and patient outcomes.
Leadership Academy supports academic cardiothoracic surgeons through interactive education, mentoring, and networking to develop the administrative and interpersonal skills needed for leadership.
Annual Meeting Travel Awards support surgeons and trainees attending the AATS Annual Meeting to strengthen surgical training and advance patient care, particularly for underserved populations.
The AATS Foundation's Resident Abstract Mini Orals and Poster Competition highlights top cardiothoracic research by residents and fellows, with presentations at the Annual Meeting and potential journal publication.