Resident Abstract Mini Orals and Poster Competition
Limited submission
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.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026: Application submission deadline (ends at 11:59pm Eastern)
Funding Amounts: Monetary award and certificate for winners; exact amount not specified.
Summary: Competition for senior cardiothoracic and congenital heart surgery residents/fellows to present research at the AATS Annual Meeting, with potential for journal publication.
Description
This annual competition, organized by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery Foundation, invites senior cardiothoracic surgery residents and congenital heart surgery fellows worldwide to submit research abstracts for presentation at the AATS Foundation Annual Meeting. Selected participants will present their work as scientific posters and may be chosen for mini oral presentations. The program encourages both previously presented research and original studies; original posters are eligible for consideration for publication in the Journal of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery (JTCVS). Winners receive a monetary award and certificate, with results announced during the Annual Meeting.
