Fellowships 2022-23 announced

We are delighted to announce the successful recipients of the 2022-23 Francis Fontan Fund Fellowship programme.

A high number of exceptional applications were received this year, reinforcing the programme’s prestigious reputation amongst the cardiothoracic community. This year’s programme includes seven new fellowships, offering more opportunities for surgeons to expand their knowledge and gain invaluable experience working with leading surgeons in their fields.

Congratulations to the following members:

Advanced Intensive Postoperative Care

Sara Ranchordás

Aortic Root and Valve Repair

Elena Roselló-Díez, Omar Jarral, Karel Van Praet, Endrit Shala

Atrial Fibrillation Fellowship (Sponsored by AtriCure)

Nicolai Bayer, Matheus Helunay, Humberto Juarez, Hector Olaya, Benjamin Omoregbee, Mostafa Tolba

Quality & Outcomes at MSTCVS

Ronald Manuel Estrada Mendoza

OPCAB (Sponsored by Medtronic)

Simon Duggan

MICS / CABG Canada (Sponsored by Medtronic)

Bilal Kirmani

TSF/FFF International Traveling Fellowship

Valentina Mescola, David Zapata

OBCAB - Extended in partnership with Medtronic

Emre Yasar

Robotic Surgery - Cardiac in partnership with Medtronic

Laura Besola

TSF/FFF/LACES International Travelling

Marcio Rufino Barbosa Jr, Laura Adriana Torrico Davila

Ukrainian Support

Anton Pechenenko, Maksym Rzhanyi

VATS

Iars van Middendorp, Sara Ricciardi

Clinical Trials & Statistics (UCL Masters)

Vincenzo Caruso

Commenting on this year’s applications, Professor Ruggero de Paulis, Chair of the Francis Fontan Fund, said: “We have received an unprecedented number of outstanding applications to the Francis Fontan Fund this year – an increase of 80% in applications received compared to 2021. With 14 Fellowship Programmes to choose from I am proud to Chair the prestigious Francis Fontan Fund. It presents unparalleled opportunities for young surgeons to advance their education and careers in cardiothoracic surgery, learning from experts in their fields in some of the best institutions worldwide.

“It is very encouraging to see so many young surgeons from across Europe and beyond recognise the benefits of taking part in the Fellowship programme and being part of our global cardiothoracic community.”

Application for the 2023-24 Francis Fontan Fellowship programme will open in Spring 2023.