Aortic surgery fellowships

About this area of training

Aortic surgery fellowships teach surgeons to manage disease of the aortic root, ascending aorta, arch and descending thoracic and thoracoabdominal aorta. Programmes cover open repair, hybrid techniques and endovascular treatment, usually within a dedicated aortic or complex cardiac service.

This page collects every listed fellowship that names aortic or endovascular surgery in its title or focus line. Most are advanced adult cardiac fellowships, and some combine open and endovascular training.

Listed fellowships

Open and upcoming calls come first. Select a fellowship for eligibility, application route and its official source.

What training typically covers

• Aortic root replacement and valve-sparing procedures
• Ascending aorta and arch surgery with cerebral protection strategies
• Thoracic and thoracoabdominal aneurysm repair
• Aortic dissection management
• Hybrid and endovascular repair
• Heart-team and vascular-team decision making

Who it suits

Aortic fellowships generally expect completed cardiac, cardiothoracic or vascular training. Because the cases are high risk, hosts often limit visitors' operative role, so check the clinical participation line carefully.

Where to train

Countries: United States (12), Canada (10), United Kingdom (5), Italy (2), Japan (2), Belgium (1), Brazil (1), China (1), France (1), Germany (1), India (1), International (1), New Zealand (1), South Korea (1), Spain (1)

Institutions: AATS Foundation (host: DeltaHealth Hospital, Dr. Li-Zhong Sun) (1), All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (1), Barts Heart Centre, St Bartholomew's Hospital (Barts Health NHS Trust) (1), Baylor College of Medicine (1), Cleveland Clinic, Miller Family Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute (1), Dalhousie University, Division of Cardiac Surgery (Nova Scotia Health) (1), Duke University Hospital (1), EACTS Francis Fontan Fund (1), EACTS Francis Fontan Fund — Ospedale Casa Sollievo della Sofferenza (1), Emory University (1), Emory University School of Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery (1), Emory University School of Medicine, Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery (1) and 25 more.

Where these fellowships sit by subspecialty

• Adult Cardiac (36)
• Multi-specialty (1)

Each fellowship has one primary subspecialty. Follow a link for the full list in that area.

How to choose a programme

• Ask about annual volumes for root, arch and thoracoabdominal repairs, and who performs them.
• Check how much endovascular work is included if you want hybrid training.
• Compare operative responsibility and the number of fellows sharing cases.
• Confirm licensing and language requirements early.

Related guides

• Evaluate operative exposure
• Questions to ask before applying
• Compare offers beyond prestige
• Understand licensing and registration

Related subspecialties and topics

• Adult cardiac surgery fellowships74 fellowships
• Heart valve surgery fellowships25 fellowships
• Coronary surgery fellowships13 fellowships
• Minimally invasive and robotic surgery fellowships46 fellowships