Saha Scholarship to the STS Annual Meeting Grant

The TSF Saha Scholarship, established by The Thoracic Surgery Foundation, aims to support junior cardiothoracic surgeons and residents from India and North America in attending the STS Annual Meeting. This scholarship covers meeting registration, lodging, and provides travel stipends of $2,000 for international recipients and $800 for North American recipients. It offers a unique networking opportunity while fostering professional growth in cardiothoracic surgery. The total value of the scholarship is up to $3,500.

Purpose
The Society of Thoracic Surgeons and its charitable arm, The Thoracic Surgery Foundation, have launched the TSF Saha Scholarship. The purpose of the award is to provide the opportunity for junior cardiothoracic surgeons from India and cardiothoracic surgery residents from India and from North America (USA, Canada, and Mexico) to attend, learn, and network at the STS Annual Meeting. This award is made possible by the generosity of Sibu P. Saha, MD, MBA.
Award Amount
The TSF Saha Scholarship award covers the cost of registration for the STS Annual Meeting, including the President’s Reception, and lodging at a STS Annual Meeting Partner hotel for three nights. International award recipients will receive a travel stipend of $2,000, and North American recipients will receive a travel stipend of $800 to defray the cost of meals, ground transportation, and airfare. The TSF Saha Scholarship is valued at up to $3,500.

Eligibility

Cardiothoracic surgery residents enrolled in an ACGME-accredited program in the United StatesCardiothoracic surgery residents enrolled in an accredited residency program in India‍New: Medical students from North America (United States, Canada, or Mexico)Applicant does not need to be of Indian or South Asian descent to apply.

Ineligibility

Previous Saha Scholarship recipients are not eligible to apply for an additional Saha Scholarship.