The Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF) is dedicated to providing cardiothoracic surgery residents with access to outstanding educational opportunities through its role as the charitable heart of STS. Over the past year, TSF has expanded its scholarship offerings to include support for several STS standalone courses along with the ongoing Saha Scholarships to the STS Annual Meeting.
In 2024, TSF awarded 112 Resident Scholarships for the following premier courses:
- STS Coronary Conference – Miami
- STS Mastering Valve Surgery Workshop – Chicago
- STS Perioperative & Critical Care Conference – Philadelphia
- STS-ASCVTS Aortic Summit – Tokyo, Japan
- STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference – Buenos Aires, Argentina
Thanks to the generosity of surgeon donors and industry partners, TSF scholarships provide comprehensive support, including course registration, accommodation at host hotels, and a travel stipend. These scholarships offer residents the opportunity to enhance their technical skills, gain new insights, and connect with leading experts in the field.
These photos highlight this year’s talented scholars, showcasing the diverse and dynamic community that TSF supports. Their experiences reflect the transformative impact of these opportunities.
TSF is pleased to announce its commitment to supporting scholarships for the following events in 2025, with additional opportunities expected to be added:
- 2025 STS Coronary Conference – Chicago
- 2025 STS Workshop on Robotic Thoracic Surgery – Norcross, Ga.
- 2025 STS/EACTS/LACES Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference – Lima, Peru
We encourage eligible cardiothoracic surgery residents to regularly check the TSF website and the conference registration pages on sts.org for updates on scholarship applications. This is an excellent opportunity to advance your career, engage with the global surgical community, and make a meaningful impact in cardiothoracic surgery.