Designed for international cardiac surgeons within published career-stage limits
Clinical participationClinical observation
RegistrationHost requirements apply
VisaNot publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.
LanguageNot publicly listed
Adult Cardiac · Travelling Fellowship
Tirone E. David International Fellowship
AATS Foundation·North American host institution
Programme overview
International observational training combined with mentor support for an early-career cardiac surgeon's home institution.
InstitutionAATS Foundation
LocationNorth American host institution, North America
SpecialtyAdult Cardiac
FocusInternational Cardiac Surgery Education
Programme typeTravelling Fellowship
DurationProgramme-defined
ParticipationClinical observation
International applicantsDesigned for international cardiac surgeons within published career-stage limits
RegistrationHost requirements apply
AccreditationSociety travelling fellowship
PositionsNot publicly listed
IntakeAnnual cycle
Deadline2026 cycle closed
FundingGrant-supported; see official page
LanguageNot publicly listed
Visa informationNot publicly listed
FeesNot publicly listed
Data qualityVerified official source
Application opensNot publicly announced
EligibilityDesigned for international cardiac surgeons within published career-stage limits
Required prior trainingNot publicly listed — confirm with programme
Application documentsSee official application instructions
Operative exposureClinical observation
Research componentNot publicly listed
Salary or stipendGrant-supported; see official page
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 describes clinical observational training at a North American host and home-institution mentorship.
Source qualityOfficial institutional or society page
Last checked14 Aug 2026