Past Traveling Fellowship Awardees
| Year | Traveling Fellowship Award | Traveling Fellowship Awardee |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Staff - Travelling Fellowship (Sponsored by STS) | Ong, Sharon |
| 2024 | Resident - Travelling Fellowship (Sponsored by STS) | Huynh, Caroline |
| 2023 | Staff - Travelling Fellowship (Sponsored by STS) | Schieman, Colin |
| 2023 | Resident - Travelling Fellowship (Sponsored by STS) | Brophy, Shawn |
| 2023 | Resident - STS Meeting Travel Award (Sponsored by STS) | Gupta, Vaibhav |
| 2022 | Resident - Travelling Fellowship (Sponsored by STS) | Khazoom, Francois |
| 2022 | Staff - Travelling Fellowship (Sponsored by STS) | Villeneuve, P. James |
| 2021 | Resident - (Virtual) STS Meeting Travel Award (Sponsored by STS) | Al Sawalhi, Samer Jogiat, Uzair Ednie, Alexander |
| 2019 | Resident - STS Meeting Travel Award (Sponsored by STS) | Nayak, Rahul |
| 2019 | Resident - Travelling Fellowship (Sponsored by STS) | Qiabi, Mehdi |
| 2019 | Staff - Travelling Fellowship (Sponsored by STS) | Turner, Simon |
| 2018 | Staff - Travelling Fellowship | Scheiman, Colin |
| 2018 | Resident - Travelling Fellowship | Choi, James |
| 2017 | Resident - Travelling Fellowship | Cheung, Victoria |
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Call for Traveling Fellowship Resident Applications (STS Partnership)
Due date: March 1
Purpose
The goal of this traveling fellowship is to promote interaction and learning between Canadian residents / fellows and STS members. The traveling fellow will visit a University-affiliated or academic practice of his/her choosing, for a period of one week, under the sponsorship of a STS member at the hosting institution. The award is open to any resident in a thoracic surgery residency training program in Canada who is a CATS and STS candidate member in good standing.
Conditions of Award
The award will be announced publicly at the CATS and STS meetings.
Identification of Host Department and Sponsoring CATS Member
Applicants for the traveling fellowship will identify the institution and STS member in North America who would agree to be potential host.
Fellowship Stipend
A stipend of up to $4,000 for each traveling fellow, to defray reasonable costs for economy travel, lodging, and meals. Expenses will be reimbursed by CATS upon receipt of the fellow’s written report and summary of expenses. Contact CATS for details.
Fellowship Application Process and Selection
Applicants must submit a letter outlining their plan for the fellowship as well as a copy of their curriculum vitae. Recipients will be selected by the CATS Executive Committee and the STS Canadian Director based on the submitted nominations. Nominations will be accepted for the annual award in response to the annual call. One award is given out annually and will be presented at the CATS Annual Meeting.
Reporting Requirement
It is expected that the recipient of the reward will submit a one-page written summary to the STS and CATS Executive. The recipient will also give a short presentation of their activities during their travelling fellowship at the STS annual meeting (Joint STS/CATS/CSCS Session) and to the CATS membership at the CATS annual meeting.
Timetable for CATS Traveling Fellowship Award
- Receipt of Applications: Before March 1 annually
- Announcement of Winner at CATS Annual Meeting: September CATS Meeting
- Announcement of CATS and CSCS Winners at STS Meeting” January STS Meeting
Please send the nomination information to:
CATS President