AATS: Awards

The Summer Intern Scholarship program was established to introduce the field of cardiothoracic surgery to first and second year medical students in a North American medical school and to broaden their educational experience by providing an opportunity to spend eight weeks during the summer (June thru September) working in a North American cardiothoracic surgery department.

Evarts A. Graham Memorial Traveling Fellowship

Fellowship grants support training of international surgeons of unique promise who have been regarded as having the potential for later international thoracic surgical leadership.
Details and past recipients

Deadline: July 1 2012

Second John W. Kirklin Research Scholarship 2013 - 2015

Provides an opportunity for research, training and experience for North American surgeons committed to pursuing an academic career in cardiothoracic surgery.
Details and recipients

Deadline: July 1 2012

Scientific Achievement Award

Established to honor individuals who have achieved scientific contributions in the field of thoracic surgery worthy of the highest recognition the Association can bestow.
Details and past recipients

Lifetime Achievement Award

Established to recognize individuals for their significant contributions to cardiothoracic surgery in the areas of patient care, teaching, research, or community service.
Details and past recipients

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