Honoring Our Cleveland Clinic Mentors Program
An Honoring Our Mentors Program
Applicant Requirements: Deadline ends at 11:59pm Eastern on 12/1/2026
Career Stage: Residents/ Fellows
Program Type: Training Program or Course
Specialty: Multi-specialty
Status: Open
Opens: September 1, 2026
Deadline: December 1, 2026
Program Overview
The AATS Foundation Honoring Our Cleveland Clinic Mentors Program is designed for North American cardiothoracic surgery residents in the chief or penultimate year of training. The program provides participants with a comprehensive introduction to the skills, experiences, and professional development opportunities necessary to secure their first full-time position after training, develop areas of expertise, and launch successful careers in academic cardiothoracic surgery.
Successful applicants will receive a range of educational and professional development benefits, including complimentary registration and travel support to the AATS Annual Meeting, participation in the AATS Foundation Resident Leadership Luncheon, access to virtual career development webinars, and attendance at an enhanced in-person Cleveland Clinic program focused on interactive learning, case-based discussions, mentorship, and career planning. A stipend is provided to help defray the cost of hotel accommodations and travel to the in-person program at Cleveland Clinic.
Additional details and dates for the 2027 program to follow.
The AATS Foundation’s Honoring Our Cleveland Clinic Mentors Program highlights those who have significantly contributed to the cardiothoracic surgical specialty. Through this important program, the establishing donors aim to honor three past members of the Cleveland Clinic staff who have also served as Presidents of the AATS: Delos M. Cosgrove, MD, Floyd D. Loop, MD, and Bruce W. Lytle, MD.
Want to learn more about this leadership seminar? Watch the video interview below with participants from 2023.
View Honoring Our Cleveland Clinic Mentors Program recipients
Eligibility Requirements
- Candidate must be a cardiothoracic surgery resident or fellow in the United States who is in their penultimate year of training.
- Candidate must have permission to attend from Surgery Chair or Program Director.
Application Process
- Applicants should provide a curriculum vitae with a full description of their surgical experience.
- Letter of support from his/her current cardiothoracic Surgery Chair or Program Director that time to attend the program will be granted.*
- One-page narrative to include:
- What applicant hopes to accomplish during time at Cleveland Clinic.
- How he/she will utilize the skills learned at their home institution.
- Statement of future career goals.
- While not required within online application, verification of COVID-19 vaccination may be requested prior to formal acceptance.
*For those looking to send letters of support for the candidate directly to the AATS Foundation, please email [email protected].
Review Process
The AATS Foundation’s North American Early Career Scholarship Committee will review all applications and recommend recipients to be presented to AATS Foundation Board of Directors for a final decision. Applications will be graded on all aspects of the award criteria.
All applicants will be notified with an official letter from the AATS Foundation within 2-3 months of the program deadline. Should you have any questions regarding your status prior to receiving this notification, please contact [email protected].