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The Francis Fontan Fund Quality & Outcomes Fellowship 2025 offers a unique opportunity for cardiothoracic surgeons to enhance their careers through specialized training at the University of Michigan, USA, during the academic year 2025-2026. This prestigious fellowship is in collaboration with the Michigan Society of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeons (MSTCVS) and provides substantial financial support.
Key Details:
* Location: University of Michigan, USA
* Degree Level: Postgraduate
* Field of Study: Cardiothoracic Surgery
* Application Deadline: September 1, 2025
* Funding Amount: €20,000 (approximately $20,000)
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Fellowship Overview
The fellowship focuses on improving knowledge in cardiothoracic surgical outcomes and quality improvement. Participants will work closely with a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Francis Pagani, gaining skills to analyze and enhance cardiac surgical procedures using regional and national data.
BENEFITS
* Financial Support: €20,000 grant to cover living and travel expenses.
* Career Development:
* Collaborate with expert statisticians on surgical outcomes.
* Participate in site visits to hospitals to share best practices.
* Analyze and present surgical data.
* Develop and present research abstracts and manuscripts.
* Present findings at key meetings, including the EACTS Annual Meeting.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
* Be a member of EACTS with an up-to-date membership.
* Be in their final year of training or within four years post-training.
* Have fluency in English.
DESIRABLE CRITERIA
Preference will be given to candidates who:
* Have attended EACTS courses or meetings.
* Hold Fellowship of EBCTS.
* Have experience in data quality and outcome operations.
* Can apply the knowledge gained to their home institution.
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Funding and Payments
* Initial Payment: 80% of the grant is provided at the start of the fellowship.
* Final Payment: The remaining 20% is paid upon submission of the final report.
* Third-Party Fees: Any required fees will be deducted from the initial grant.
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Application Procedure
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Candidates must submit the following in English (Word or PDF format):
* Letter of support from the Head of Department or Training Director.
* Letter of interest detailing career aspirations and potential application of fellowship learnings.
* Curriculum Vitae (CV).
* Documentation of operative experience.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
* Applicants may apply for only one fellowship per year.
* Previous fellowship recipients in the last two years are ineligible.
* Incomplete or false applications will not be considered.
For more details and to apply, visit the official EACTS website [https://www.eacts.org/education/francis-fontan-fund/quality-and-outcomes-with-mstcvs-fellowship/].