Open Programs
WTS is currently accepting applications for the following programs.
Upcoming Programs
WTS is not currently accepting applications for the following programs.
This award allows a woman in medical school or surgical training in the U.S. with an interest in cardiothoracic surgery the opportunity to attend the AATS 106th Annual Meeting and the WTS 3rd Annual Conference, and to be mentored throughout both meetings by a WTS/AATS member.
The AATS/WTS Women Scholars Program allows general surgery residents and cardiothoracic surgery residents enrolled at an accredited institution, with an interest in cardiothoracic surgery, the opportunity to attend the AATS 106th Annual Meeting and the WTS 3rd Annual Conference, and to be mentored throughout both meetings by a WTS/AATS member.
The WTS Brigid Scanlan Traveling Mentorship Award is made possible by Scanlan International, Inc. and provides support for U.S. medical students and general surgery residents to gain exposure to women cardiothoracic surgeon mentors by visiting a WTS member for an elective period.
This award allows women medical students, general surgery residents and cardiothoracic surgery residents enrolled at an accredited institution, with an interest in cardiothoracic surgery, the opportunity to attend the STS Annual Meeting, and to be mentored throughout the meeting by a WTS/STS member.
This award allows a woman in medical school or surgical training in the U.S. with an interest in cardiothoracic surgery the opportunity to attend the STSA Annual Meeting, and to be mentored throughout the meeting by a WTS/STSA member.
This award allows a woman medical student, general surgery resident, or cardiothoracic surgery resident enrolled at an accredited institution, with an interest in cardiothoracic surgery, the opportunity to attend the CHSS Annual Meeting, and to be mentored throughout the meeting by a CHSS member.
The award is for up to $1,500 to offset eligible travel-related expenses.
Applicants who are not selected will be offered complimentary registration at the CHSS meeting if they have alternate funding sources for travel.
This award allows a woman resident or fellow in a US training program with an interest in cardiothoracic surgery the opportunity to attend the WTSA Annual Meeting, and to be mentored throughout the meeting by a WTS/WTSA member.
The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF) proudly supports scholarships to attend the 2026 WTS Conference. The scholarships are open to women cardiothoracic surgeons from the United States, Canada, and Mexico who are within 5 years of their first faculty appointment, or women trainees in a cardiothoracic surgery residency or fellowship. Valued at $2,500 each, these scholarships cover full conference registration, up to three nights lodging in a host hotel, and a stipend to cover travel expenses associated with conference attendance.
Please visit the thoracicsurgeryfoundation.org for more information.
This scholarship will provide funding for a woman Cardiothoracic surgeon with greater than 5 years in practice to participate in further leadership training as part of a recognized national leadership program. The overarching goal of the scholarship is to provide support and career development for women interested in leadership opportunities. It is our hope to propel more women into prominent local, regional, and national leadership positions.
This year’s recipient will be awarded $15,000 towards the cost of completion of the leadership training.