Carolyn E. Reed Traveling Fellowship

Carolyn E. Reed, MD
1950-2012

Dr. Carolyn Elaine Reed passed peacefully on Nov. 16, 2012. Dr. Reed was the first woman chair of the American Board of Thoracic Surgery, past President of the Southern Thoracic Surgical Association, Treasurer of Women in Thoracic Surgery, and Executive Council Member and Treasurer of The Society of Thoracic Surgeons. A teacher, researcher, and leader, Dr. Reed was an amazing inspiration to cardiothoracic surgeons and trainees. She will be sorely missed. Click here to view Dr. Reed’s obituary. Click here to view the recent profile in the WTS Oracle Surgeons-of-Excellence column.

In honor of Dr. Reed’s innumerable contributions to our field, to the lives of our patients, and to the lives of all who knew her, please consider making a donation to the TSF/WTS Carolyn E. Reed Traveling Fellowship.

This annual award, provided and administered by TSF, will allow a clinically established woman thoracic surgeon to travel to another institution for the purpose of learning a new skill or technology. With a burgeoning field of surgical technology, many surgeons seek an opportunity to gain new experiences and return home with innovations and collaborations. As she was the consummate educator, the leaders of both TSF and WTS deem it most appropriate to establish this initiative in honor of Carolyn E. Reed.

There are several ways that you can contribute to the Carolyn E. Reed Traveling Fellowship:

  • Make a credit card donation online.
  • Mail a check, made payable and addressed to TSF, to 633 North Saint Clair Street, 21st Floor, Chicago, IL 60611. Please note the Carolyn E. Reed Fellowship in the memo section of your check.

Please join us in celebrating Carolyn’s life and dedication to education and innovation. We thank you in advance for your support!

WTS and TSF would like to recognize and thank contributors who have given $5,000 or more to the Carolyn E. Reed Traveling Fellowship:

Carolyn E. Reed Traveling Fellowship Award Details

Purpose: The purpose of this fellowship is to allow a woman thoracic surgeon to travel to another institution for the purpose of learning a new technology, fostering collaboration between surgical investigators and providing a new innovation to her home institution. The $10,000 award will be used to defray the travel and living expenses.

Eligibility: 

    • Woman general thoracic or cardiac surgeon who has completed training leading to certification by the American Board of Thoracic Surgery (ABTS) or its Canadian equivalent, or woman CT surgery resident in her last year of training at an ACGME or Canadian equivalent accredited program who expects to be eligible for ABTS or its Canadian equivalent certification at the time the award is dispersed.
    • Active practice or training in general thoracic or cardiac surgery;
    • Desire to expand skills within that specialty;
    • Established mentor/sponsor (man or woman) who agrees to provide the applicant with training experience.

Application process:

  • The 2018 application process has closed. Please stay tuned in fall of 2019 for the application site to re-open. 

Application requirements can be found at http://thoracicsurgeryfoundation.org/reed/

Selection:   The selection committee will include WTS and TSF leaders, who will review and rank all applicants. Final selection will be approved by the TSF Board of Directors.

Activities:   Training is to be completed within one year of selection.  Seventy-five percent of the award will be paid to the recipient 30–60 days prior to beginning the educational program. A final written summary must be submitted to TSF and WTS summarizing the educational experience and reviewing changes in practice on return to the home institution. The remaining award will be paid to the recipient on receipt of the final summary.

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