Training
Trainee & Resident Resources
If you're a trainee or resident interested in transplant surgery, you've come to the right place!
We've curated a comprehensive library of resources to give you a head start on your transplant career journey. Explore our surgical education resources, research funding opportunities, abstract submission opportunities, and more.
Abstract Opportunities
Association of Women Surgeons
The Association of Women Surgeons is seeking abstracts for the next annual issue of The American Journal of Surgery (AJS) highlighting work by AWS members. The journal will begin publishing articles online in January 2026. Deadline: May 1, 2025.
Learn moreSurgical Education Resources
ASTS Resident Curriculum
Our Resident Curriculum completely free and designed for you to learn the necessary didactic information to better understand transplant surgery.
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Podcast: Behind the Knife
Behind the Knife is the number 1 surgical podcast with episodes covering diverse topics related to surgery. They also have an entire series on transplant! Hear from top experts who discuss everything from liver transplant to normothermic regional perfusion.
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Toronto Video Atlas of Surgery: Transplant
Explore 3D animation enhanced surgical videos that highlight the surgical techniques used in transplant procedures.
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Toronto Video Atlas of Surgery: Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary
Explore the library of 3D animation enhanced videos of procedures involving liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and bile ducts.
Watch now!Fellowship Application Resources
SF Match: Fellowship - Abdominal Transplant Surgery
If you're interested in a transplant surgery fellowship, make sure to explore SF Match for updates, application information, program information, match rules, and more.
Pipeline Webinar Series
Work Life Balance
Hear from Juliet Emamaullee, MD, PhD, FRCSC, FACS of Keck School of Medicine, and Erin Maynard, MD, FACS of Oregon Health and Science University, as they discuss how they balance a demanding but rewarding career in transplant with their life at home.
Scope of Transplant
Hear from Lisa McElroy, MD of Duke University about her path to transplant and learn more about the diverse scope of careers in the field of transplantation.
Transplant 101
Hear from Kelly Collins, MD, FACS of the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, as she discuss the foundational information you'll need about pursuing a career in transplant.
Trainee Grants
We offer grants for trainees of all levels! Find out which grants you might qualify for.
Jon Fryer Resident Scientist Scholarship ($40,000 | 1 available)
Supports full-time basic and translational transplant research and transplant immunobiology. Available to residents in an ACGME program or who have completed an advanced professional degree.
Presidential Student Mentor Award ($5,000 | 1 available)
Provides medical students with exposure to transplant by supporting summer mentorship opportunities.
The Sherilyn Gordon Memorial Travel Award (3 available)
Provides travel assistance to medical students, residents, and advanced transplant providers for attendance at the Winter Symposium.
More Resources
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Podcast: Behind the Knife
One of the top podcasts for surgical education, "Behind the Knife" offers a series on transplant, which features top transplant surgeons.
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Liver Fellow Network
Explore this open-access education platform for trainees! Built and managed by AASLD.
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Transplant Surgery Videos
Short and sweet surgical videos that cover important topics such as transplant immunology, AV fistulas, peritoneal dialysis, and more!
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