Thoracic Surgical Robotics Fellowship
AATS offers a hands-on robotic thoracic surgery fellowship with training, simulation, and mentorship for early-career surgeons using the da Vinci system.
Funder: American Association for Thoracic Surgery
Due Dates: December 1, 2026 (Application deadline, 11:59pm Eastern) | December 2, 2026 (Listed deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,200 per awardee to cover travel and accommodations for the in-person course.
Summary: Advanced, hands-on robotic thoracic surgery training and mentorship for early-career North American surgeons.
Description
This fellowship offers early-career North American general thoracic surgeons the opportunity to participate in a comprehensive, faculty-led Clinical Skills Course at Intuitive Surgical’s Atlanta facility. The program is designed to enhance proficiency in robotic thoracic surgery (using the da Vinci Surgical System) and includes structured pre-course requirements, a one-day in-person course, post-course clinical benchmarks, and ongoing mentorship. Awardees receive focused didactic and procedural training, simulator drills, and case-based discussions. Upon successful completion, fellows are awarded a certificate from the AATS Foundation and Intuitive Surgical.
