STS Mastering Valve Workshop Resident Scholarship
The Resident Scholarship for the STS Mastering Valve Workshop allows CT surgery residents to learn advanced surgical and transcatheter techniques in valve surgery and atrial fibrillation. Senior-level or chief CT surgery residents from the U.S. or Canada are eligible to apply for this scholarship. The scholarship covers course registration fees, two nights lodging at the host hotel, and a stipend to defray the cost of travel and meals.
Purpose
This Resident Scholarship allows CT surgery residents to attend the STS Mastering Valve Workshop and learn advanced surgical and transcatheter techniques in valve surgery and atrial fibrillation. The scholarship covers course registration fees, two nights lodging at the host hotel, and a stipend to defray the cost of travel and meals.
Course Description
The two-day course includes lectures, case-based presentations, and hands-on simulation breakout sessions. The purpose of the event is to guide cardiac surgeons in mastering modern-day valve surgery, including all aspects of open and transcatheter valve surgery, including aortic, mitral, and tricuspid valves. Additionally, there is a session dedicated to atrial fibrillation. The workshop covers advanced valve techniques such as aortic root enlargement, Ross, and minimally invasive valve surgery and will feature the transcatheter therapies that the surgeons must know. Learn more here.
Eligibility
Senior-level or chief CT surgery residents enrolled in an ACGME-approved program in the U.S. or Canada are eligible to apply.
Award Amount
This award is valued at $2,000. The scholarship covers course registration fees, two nights lodging at the host hotel, and a stipend to defray the cost of travel and meals.
Timeline
Application Open: May 24, 2024
Application Deadline: June 15, 2024
Applicants Notified of Award: June 25, 2024
Applicants Notified of Regrets: July 3, 2024
Conference Dates: September 20–21, 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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