Carolyn E. Reed Traveling Fellowship Award Grant

Carolyn E. Reed Traveling Fellowship Award Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: The Thoracic Surgery Foundation
Amount: Up to US $10,000
Last Updated: March 15, 2026

Summary

The Carolyn E. Reed Traveling Fellowship Award honors the legacy of Dr. Carolyn E. Reed, a pioneering thoracic surgeon, by supporting women in cardiothoracic surgery. This annual award, administered by the Thoracic Surgery Foundation and Women in Thoracic Surgery, provides up to $10,000 for a clinically established female surgeon to travel and learn new technologies. The fellowship aims to foster collaboration and innovation within the field, ensuring that the next generation of surgeons can enhance their skills and contribute significantly to their institutions.

Overview

Carolyn E. Reed, MD was a thoracic surgeon, an educator, and a successful researcher, who died early and before her retirement. She was an inspiration for young surgeons pursuing academic careers and positions of leadership. To honor the memory of Dr. Reed and to continue her commitment to the education of innovative thoracic surgeons, the Thoracic Surgery Foundation (TSF), in conjunction with Women in Thoracic Surgery (WTS), has established the Carolyn E. Reed Traveling Fellowship. This annual award, provided and administered by TSF, will allow a clinically established woman cardiothoracic 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. Purpose The purpose of this fellowship is to allow a woman cardiothoracic 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. This award of up to $10,000 will be used to defray the travel and living expenses.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Woman cardiothoracic 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 equivalent Canadian certification at the time the award is dispersed;Active practice or training in general thoracic surgery or cardiac surgery;Desire to expand the applicant’s skills within that specialty;An established mentor/sponsor (man or woman) who agrees to provide the applicant with training experience.