Welcome to the new Women in Thoracic Surgery application portal. Open applications can be found below, the full list of annual scholarships can be found on the wtsnet.org website.
Please note that all applicants are required to be active members of WTS.
Scholarship Overview
The WTS Kohman Scholarship supports women cardiothoracic surgeons as they explore meaningful transitions beyond the operating room. Inspired by Dr. Kohman’s own fulfilling post-surgical career, this award encourages recipients to pursue personal and professional growth through activities such as:
- Career coaching or executive leadership training
- Certification or board exam preparation
- Academic coursework or degrees
- Creative or entrepreneurial endeavors
- Other innovative transition pathways
Each recipient will receive $10,000 to support their chosen activity. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis throughout the year.
Interested applicants looking for assistance in identifying their professional growth activity may reach out to WTS to be paired with Senior WTS Mentors for personalized guidance and support with their application.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be an active member of WTS
- Be a practicing thoracic surgeon with a primary focus in cardiothoracic surgery
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit a complete application packet including:
- Essay Responses:
- Why are you interested in transitioning out of surgery?
- What ideas or plans do you have for your next career step?
- Current CV
- Letter of Support from the applicant’s Division Chief or equivalent (required only if time off is needed):
Post-Award Requirements
Before funds are disbursed, recipients must provide documentation of acceptance into the selected program or activity and anticipated dates of completion. Recipients may choose to remain anonymous.
For questions, please email help@wtsnet.org.