Application runs from: 1st July – 1st September 2025
LOCATION: USA
The Francis Fontan Fellowship program fosters the continued growth and development of cardiothoracic surgeons by providing opportunities to learn from the highest standards of cardiothoracic care and gain knowledge of novel techniques and innovative technologies used by other institutes around the world. Successful applicants will use the valuable learnings and collaborative relationships developed through their fellowship to further the progress of cardiothoracic surgery at their home institution and support the delivery of the highest quality patient care.
ELIGIBILITY:
Applicants who possess the following desirable criteria would be of particular interest:
Previous attendance at EACTS courses and Annual Meetings
Fellow of EBCTS
Previous experience with data, quality and outcome operations
Possibility of applying the knowledge and abilities acquired during the fellowship in home practice
In order to complete your application, you must submit the following documents*:
Letter of support from current Head of Department/Training director (if in last year of training)
Letter of interest (detailing the way in which you meet the application criteria, your career aspirations and how you are in a position to apply the skills and knowledge obtained during the Fellowship in your own centre)
CV
Operative experience
Be fluent in English
Start Date: From January 2026
BENEFIT:
They offer a bursary of €20,000 to help with the living and travel costs associated with this fellowship. EACTS will also provide a bursary towards the cost of your attendance at the 2025 EACTS Annual Meeting.
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