NLDOverview
EACTS Francis Fontan Fund fellowship (with Medtronic educational grant) in post-cardiotomy mechanical circulatory support, delivered as three one-week placements at MUMC Maastricht, KU Leuven Gasthuisberg and Medical University of Vienna, plus the EACTS MCS Summit.
The programme
- Focus
- Post-cardiotomy mechanical circulatory support / ECLS
- Training type
- Clinical fellowship
- Duration
- Three one-week placements plus EACTS MCS Summit (November 2027)
- Start
- From January 2027
- Positions
- Not stated on official page
- Accreditation
- EACTS Francis Fontan Fund
- Department
- Not stated on official page
Eligibility and visa
- Eligibility
- Final year of training or within first four years of independent practice; EACTS member in good standing; fluent English; basic knowledge of MCS devices; applicants from centres with little/no post-cardiotomy MCS experience preferred
- International applicants
- Yes – open to EACTS members
- Visa support
- Not stated on official page
- Licence requirement
- Not stated on official page
How to apply
- Deadline
- Application window 1 March – 1 May 2026 (closed)
- Application method
- Submit letter of support, letter of interest, CV and EACTS engagement details to EACTS
Funding
- Funding
- €6,500 grant towards living and travel costs plus bursary for 2027 EACTS Annual Meeting
Official sources
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