Michael J. Davidson Structural Heart Fellowship Award

Programme overview

STS/TSF fellowship award supporting a six-month or one-year structural heart experience at an applicant-chosen host institution, giving direct experience in both transcatheter valve techniques and open valve surgery.

Programme details

Focus

Combined transcatheter and open valve (structural heart) training

Duration

6 months or 1 year

Eligibility

Cardiothoracic surgeons within 7 years of completing ACGME-accredited CT residency (or non-US equivalent) and ABTS-certified/eligible; or CT residents in last year of training at an ACGME-accredited programme

Funding

Up to US$20,000 for either term, paid to the sponsoring institution (50%/50%)

Application documents

Applicant CV, sponsor/mentor CV, two letters of recommendation, budget; personal goal, background and host education environment essays

Official contact

tsf@sts.org, +1 312-202-5868

Required prior training

CT residency completed within 7 years, or final-year ACGME CT resident

International applicants

Non-US equivalent residency accepted for surgeons

Data quality

Official institutional source verified 9 Oct 2026

Source type

Official institutional or society page

Language

Not publicly listed

Registration

Not publicly listed

Participation

Clinical fellowship; privileges depend on credentialing

Visa information

Not publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

International applicant check

Language

Not publicly listed

Clinical participation

Clinical fellowship; privileges depend on credentialing

Registration

Not publicly listed

Visa

Not publicly listed — confirm directly with the host.

This is a source summary, not an eligibility decision. Confirm licensing, immigration, funding and clinical privileges with the responsible institution.

How to apply

Start the online application from the TSF award page during the open window; the applicant arranges the mentor and host-institution position and uploads the listed materials. Documents: Applicant CV, sponsor/mentor CV, two letters of recommendation, budget; personal goal, background and host education environment essays.

Verification notes

TSF page shows 'Currently Closed' with next Open Date 1 July 2027 and Close Date 15 September 2027. The 2026 cycle ran 1 July – 15 September 2026 with notification December 2026 – January 2027.