STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference Scholarship

Cardiothoracic surgeons, physicians, and residents from around the world at under-resourced institutions who are treating underserved patients, and who demonstrate a financial need are eligible to apply for a travel scholarship to attend the STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference. Valued at $1,250, the scholarship covers full conference registration, three nights lodging in a host hotel, and a stipend to defray the cost of air travel.

Conference Scholarships
CT Surgery Resident
All Career Stages
Cardiac
1,250
Open Date:
May 1, 2024
Close Date:
June 30, 2024
Currently Closed

Purpose

TSF offers scholarships for cardiothoracic surgeons, residents, and other physicians at under-resourced institutions that treat underserved patients to attend the STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference.

The 2024 STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference program will feature a world-class, international faculty who will address and explore the latest developments and best practices in coronary artery disease, congenital heart disease, thoracic aortic disease, atrial fibrillation, and the surgical management of heart failure.

In addition to the invited lectures and keynote presentations, the program will include original scientific abstracts in oral and e-Poster sessions, technical videos related to procedural expertise, trials and quality outcomes sessions, and interactive panel discussions.

The final day of the conference will conclude with a program of ‘hands-on’ skills workshops. Visit the event site to view the agenda and learn more.

Eligibility

Cardiothoracic surgeons, physicians, and residents from around the world at under-resourced institutions that treat underserved patients and who demonstrate a financial need to receive a scholarship to attend the STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference are eligible for this scholarship.

Award Amount

The TSF Conference Scholarship to attend the 2024 STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference is valued at $1,250. Each scholarship covers full conference registration, three nights in a host hotel, and $400 USD travel stipend. Travel stipends are paid upon arrival at the conference. Note that most meals are included in the conference registration; breakfasts are included with your hotel stay.

Required Application Materials

  • Biographical Information
  • Short Answer Questions
  • CV or NIH Biosketch
  • Letter of Support
  • Headshot Photograph

Supporters

Scholarships for this course are generously underwritten by Edwards Lifesciences Foundation, W.L. Gore & Associates, the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS) and Joseph E. Bavaria, MD. TSF is grateful for the support of these outstanding partners.

Timeline

Application Open: May 1, 2024
Application Deadline: June 30, 2024
Award Notification: July 15, 2024

About The Award

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TSF is dedicated to supporting cardiothoracic surgeons at every career stage. Don’t miss out—submit your application by September 15 to be considered in the upcoming award cycle.

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