Robotic Thoracic Surgery Equity and Access Award
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Robotic Thoracic Surgery Equity and Access Award supports thoracic surgeons and final-year residents with training and mentorship to establish or grow robotic general thoracic surgery practices.
Funder: Thoracic Surgery Foundation for Research and Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $10,000 in travel support, plus donated TR200/TR400 course fees valued above $7,000
Summary: Training and mentorship help eligible thoracic surgeons and final-year residents establish or grow robotic general thoracic surgery practices.
Key Information: Applicants need at least weekly Da Vinci access and institutional support for travel and uncovered costs.
Description
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF) and The Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS), with support from Intuitive Inc., offer this educational award to help participants create and grow robotic general thoracic surgical practices. It serves general thoracic surgeons and final-year cardiothoracic surgery residents who have overcome significant adversity, demonstrate financial need, or work in rural or medically underserved settings.
The program combines technology preparation, practical training, case observation, and mentorship from an established robotic general thoracic surgeon. Participants and their surgical assistants attend training and visit a mentor’s institution, followed by a mentor’s proctoring visit at the participant’s home institution. Travel support and donated course fees support this pathway toward developing a robotic thoracic surgery practice.
