Annual Reports

2024-2025 Biennial Report

We are deeply grateful for your continued commitment to our mission as we expand and elevate our global educational initiatives. It is our pleasure to share key highlights from 2024 and 2025, which reflect the AATS Foundation’s enduring dedication to advancing innovation, excellence, and leadership across our field.

2022-2023 Annual Report

Celebrating 50 years of supporting thoracic and

cardiovascular surgeons in research and education.

2021 Annual Report

The mission and values of the AATS Foundation continue to broaden. Because of your generosity, we have been successful. Donor contributions demonstrate how committed you are to promoting excellence in thoracic and cardiovascular surgery for generations to come.

2020 Annual Report

As you read this Annual Report, we hope you are proud of the critical role you played in the Foundation’s many accomplishments, especially during these unparalleled times.

2019 Annual Report

As you read through this Annual Report, we know you will come away with an appreciation for the importance of our programs and the significant impact they have on the careers of cardiothoracic surgeons.

2018 Annual Report

The Annual report highlights the unique opportunities the AATS Foundation is able to offer because of the commitment of our donors, leaders, and partners.

2017 Annual Report

As of January 2018, we are continuing our mission of supporting cardiothoracic surgeons in research and education under a new name: the AATS Foundation.

2016 Annual Report

As you read this Annual Report, you will learn about some of the surgeons who previously received fellowships and research scholarships, and how those opportunities influenced their growth into the cardiothoracic surgeons they are today.

2015 Annual Report

The AATS Graham Foundation has been hard at work over this past year to advance its mission of driving leadership in research and education. In 2015, we launched eight new clinical and research fellowship programs.

2014 Annual Report

In 2014, the AATS Graham Foundation continued to fulfill its mission of leadership, learning and innovation through an impressive roster of 15 programs.

2013 Annual Report

The AATS Graham Foundation has moved forward by providing expanded support for educational and training efforts designed to expose our medical students, residents and young faculty to new educational opportunities within our specialty.