CTCTS Fellow
Portrait of Cecilia Pompili

Cardiothoracic Surgery

Cecilia Pompili

WGTS Chair (Academy organiser) · European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Copenhagen · Brazil · General Thoracic Surgery

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Fellowship roles and official sources

Faculty overview

About Cecilia Pompili

Cecilia Pompili is a thoracic surgeon and senior clinical lecturer in psychosocial oncology at Hull York Medical School. Her work focuses on patient-centred lung cancer care and patient-reported outcomes. She completed a PhD at Leeds and received the IASLC Robert J. Ginsberg Lectureship Award for Surgery in 2026.

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At a glance

Institution
European Society of Thoracic Surgeons
Department
Cardiothoracic Surgery
Location
Copenhagen · Brazil
Clinical focus
General Thoracic Surgery
Listed fellowships
2

Listed only for programmes supported by the cited official source. This page does not infer operative volume, outcomes or eligibility.

Associated fellowships

General Thoracic Closed

ESTS WGTS Academy Fellowship — Early-Career Thoracic Surgery 2026–27

European Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Copenhagen, Denmark; Milan, Italy; Zurich, Switzerland; São Paulo, Brazil · November 2026–June 2027; scheduled short clinical immersions

Structured Travelling Fellowship

Deadline: 23 August 2026 (2026–27 cycle; closed)

What the official sources state

ESTS WGTS Academy Fellowship — Early-Career Thoracic Surgery 2026–27

European Society of Thoracic Surgeons · Copenhagen, Denmark; Milan, Italy; Zurich, Switzerland; São Paulo, Brazil · Structured Travelling Fellowship · Closed

An eight-fellow academy for women thoracic surgeons, combining webinars, simulation, clinical observation and mentorship across four host countries.

Eligibility
Must be an ESTS Member; more than 50% of activity in pure general thoracic surgery; in final year of thoracic training or completed within past five years; adequate English; able to attend all dates and hold required visa
Deadline
23 August 2026 (2026–27 cycle; closed)
Required prior training
ESTS member; final-year thoracic trainee or within 5 years of completion; over half of clinical activity in general thoracic surgery.
Language
English (adequate skills in English required)
Funding
Centre visits: hotels and travel, capped at €400 regional / €850 international flights. ESTS 2027 travel and registration are fellow-funded.
Application documents
CV, statement up to 500 words, department-chair reference and availability confirmation.
Official contact
WGTS Chair Cecilia Pompili, C.Pompili@leeds.ac.uk; Zlatka Mitreva, Projects Administrator, ESTS, zmitreva@kenes.com

How to apply: The 2026–27 cycle is closed. Enquire about future calls at zmitreva@kenes.com; the academy page anticipates a new call in August 2027.

Official source ↗ · Last verified 31 Oct 2026 · Full programme profile →

Thoracic Surgery Foundation & Francis Fontan Fund International Travelling Fellowship

EACTS Francis Fontan Fund and The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (STS) · Host institution varies, International · Travelling Fellowship · Closed

Two-way international travelling fellowship co-administered by the EACTS Francis Fontan Fund and the STS Thoracic Surgery Foundation for a young faculty cardiothoracic surgeon to spend 4–16 weeks at a host institution chosen by the applicant, learning a novel technique or fostering collaboration.

Duration
4–16 weeks
Deadline
15 September 2026 (window 1 July – 15 September 2026)
Eligibility
Completed a programme leading to ABTS certification or equivalent; within seven years of first faculty appointment; full unrestricted licence; EACTS or STS member. North American applicants go to a European mentor; European/other applicants go to a North American mentor
Required prior training
Completed ABTS-certification training or its international equivalent; appropriate cardiothoracic certification/recognition; within seven years of first faculty appointment; EACTS/STS membership and unrestricted medical licence required
International applicants
Yes – programme is international by design
Language
English
Funding
Up to €16,500 (EACTS page); TSF page states US$23,200; free registration and travel bursary for 2027 EACTS Annual Meeting and 2028 STS Annual Meeting

How to apply: Secure a mentor and position at the host institution first (mentor must be an STS or EACTS member for the main fellowship), then apply online during the window with CV, mentor's one-page CV, mentor's letter of support confirming the training environment, letter of interest and approximate budget.

Official source ↗ · Last verified 18 Oct 2026 · Full programme profile →

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