Resident Case Report Competition
Limited submission
The Resident Case Report Competition from the American Association for Thoracic Surgery Foundation supports residents in presenting innovative cardiothoracic case studies at the AATS Annual Meeting.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery Foundation
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 | January 12, 2026
Funding Amounts: $500 travel award for selected participants; additional $500 for top presenter
Summary: Supports cardiothoracic surgery residents in presenting original case studies at the AATS Annual Meeting and offers publication opportunities.
Key Information: One cardiac and one thoracic candidate per institution; original, unpublished case reports only.
Description
The Resident Case Report Competition, hosted by the American Association for Thoracic Surgery Foundation, is designed to provide cardiothoracic surgery residents and fellows with an international platform to present original, challenging, or innovative clinical case studies at the AATS Annual Meeting. Selected finalists will deliver mini oral presentations and have the opportunity to submit their work for publication in JTCVS Techniques. The program aims to foster academic exchange, professional growth, and the advancement of clinical knowledge in cardiothoracic surgery.
