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Cardiothoracic surgeons who demonstrate a financial need are eligible for a $1,250 travel scholarship to attend the 2022 STS/EACTS Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference to be held on December 1-3, 2022 in Cartegena, Colombia.  

To apply for the 2022 TSF Travel Scholarship, candidates must complete and submit this online application by October 1, 2022, 11:59 p.m. Central Time.

Incomplete applications will not be considered. If you have questions, please contact TSF Headquarters at tsf@sts.org or (312) 202-5898.

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* 1. Applicant Information:

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* 2. Gender:

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* 3. Do you treat underserved patients? (Underserved people are defined as those who have a health disparity as defined by the CDC and lack awareness of, or access to, medically appropriate heart valve-related healthcare.) If you indicate "yes", please provide further detail about your current treatment of underserved patients in the comment box.

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* 4. On average, how many underserved patients do you treat annually? (if applicable)

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* 5. Please describe how attending the 2022 STS/EACTS Latin America Cardiovascular Surgery Conference will benefit you, and your treatment of underserved patients with heart valve disease.

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* 6. Will you attend the 2022 STS/EACTS Latin American Conference if your application is not approved for funding?

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* 7. Please describe your financial need for this award.

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* 8. Please indicate the number of years you have been practicing cardiothoracic surgery after cardiothoracic residency and training.

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* 9. What is the name of the medical school that you attended?

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* 10. Are you a board certified cardiothoracic surgeon (or its equivalent in a country outside of the United States)?

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* 11. Please list the name of the certifying body of your medical certification (if applicable).

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* 12. What is the name of the medical facility where you are currently employed?

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* 13. In what country is your current medical practice located?

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* 14. What type of medical environment do you practice in?

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* 15. Please indicate your areas of interest in the field of cardiothoracic surgery. Check all that apply.

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* 16. How did you hear about this travel award?

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* 17. Please upload your CV or resume.

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