Aortic Symposium Travel Awards

Program Overview

Provides a stipend to offset costs to attend the AATS Aortic Symposium. The Aortic Symposium is designed to bring cardiovascular and thoracic surgeons, cardiac anesthesiologists, cardiothoracic residents, perfusionists, ICU and OR nurses together for a two-day meeting focused on the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of aortic aneurysms and dissections. Attendees will learn about complex cases, step-by-step surgical techniques, perioperative care, and more. Funding is available to surgeons and trainees worldwide, across all career stages and geographic regions. 

Application Process

Applicants should provide the following information:

• A curriculum vitae with a full description of their surgical experience.
• A one-page narrative describing how this program will impact your training and help advance patient care at your institution.

*Please note that any award payments made to foreign individuals may be subject to federal tax withholding of up to 30% if a recipient is traveling to the United States.

Review Process: The AATS Foundation’s Travel Award Committee will review all applications and recommend recipients to be presented to AATS Foundation Board of Directors for a final decision. The committee will focus on the potential impact the award may have on treating the underserved population in the applicants’ home country.

Applications will be graded on all aspects of the award criteria. All applicants will be notified with an official letter from the AATS Foundation prior to the Meeting. Should you have any questions regarding your status prior to receiving this notification, please contact [email protected].

Funding is made available through the AATS Foundation Tirone E. David Honoring Our Mentors Program.