The AATS invites young surgeons to explore meaningful opportunities designed to advance their careers and deepen medical student and resident’s expertise in cardiothoracic surgery. Grounded in our core values, Leadership, Education, Research and Innovation, Excellence in Patient Care, and Mentorship. AATS is committed to supporting the development of the academic surgeon.
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Annual Meeting Programs
Annual Meeting Travel Awards
Learn MoreMeet with a Mentor Program
Learn MoreMember for a Day
Learn MoreResident Abstract Mini Orals and Poster Competition
Learn MoreResident Case Report Competition
Learn MoreWilliam I. Norwood Travel Awards
Learn MoreFellowships & Scholarships
Alain Carpentier Honoring Our Mentors Program
Learn MoreCardiac Surgical Resident Investigator Award
Learn MoreDavid J. Sugarbaker Surgical Resident Investigator Award
Learn MoreDenton A. Cooley Fellowship
Learn MoreHonoring Our Cleveland Clinic Mentors Program
Learn MoreInternational Clinical Fellowship in Thoracic Aortic Surgery
Learn MoreJames L. Cox Fellowship in Atrial Fibrillation Surgery
Learn MoreMatthew Gerdisch Fellowship in Arrhythmia Surgery
Learn MoreMedical Student Opportunity Scholarship
Learn MoreSummer Intern Scholarship
Learn MoreThoracic Surgical Oncology Clinical Trial Research Training Fellowship
Learn MoreThoracic Surgical Robotics Fellowship
Learn MoreValerie Rusch Mentored Career Development Award
Read moreWebinars and Resources
AATS Journals
AATS Past Presidential Address
Each month, a past Presidential Address is featured. This month’s highlight is by Dr. Frank C. Spencer in 1983 titled "Intellectual Creativity in Thoracic Surgeons"
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