Latin American congenital heart surgeons within published criteria
Clinical participationObservation only
RegistrationHost requirements apply
VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.
LanguageNot publicly listed
Congenital · Observership
Aldo R. Castañeda Fellowship
AATS Foundation·North American host facility
Programme overview
Observational training for early-career Latin American congenital heart surgeons at a North American host facility.
InstitutionAATS Foundation
LocationNorth American host facility, North America
SpecialtyCongenital
FocusCongenital Heart Surgery
Programme typeObservership
DurationUp to 3 months
ParticipationObservation only
International applicantsLatin American congenital heart surgeons within published criteria
RegistrationHost requirements apply
AccreditationSociety observational fellowship
PositionsNot publicly listed
IntakeAnnual cycle
Deadline2026 cycle closed
FundingSee official award terms
LanguageNot publicly listed
Visa informationNot publicly listed
FeesNot publicly listed
Data qualityVerified official source
Application opensNot publicly announced
EligibilityLatin American congenital heart surgeons within published criteria
Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme
Application documentsSee official application instructions
Operative exposureObservation only
Research componentNot publicly listed
Salary or stipendSee official award terms
BenefitsNot publicly listed
AccommodationNot publicly listed
Official contactUse the official programme page
Publication stateVerified
Source typeOfficial institutional or society page
This is a source summary, not an eligibility decision. Confirm licensing, immigration, funding and clinical privileges with the responsible institution.
How to proceed
Apply through AATS Foundation when open.
Open official programme page ↗Verification notes
AATS states up to three months of observational training for eligible Latin American surgeons.
Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page
Last checked14 Aug 2026